Women Investing in Startups - How to get started and support entrepreneurs
Women Investing in Startups
How to get started and support entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an angel investor and whether it could be something for you?
Join SICTIC for an inspiring and practical evening exploring how to take the first steps into angel investing, understand the opportunities and risks involved, and support promising entrepreneurs beyond capital.
Bringing together perspectives from angel investing, private markets, innovation and entrepreneurship, the discussion will explore how knowledge, confidence, networks and community can make startup investing more accessible, particularly to women.
Whether you are simply curious about angel investing or already exploring opportunities to get involved in the startup ecosystem, this event is an opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with like-minded participants.
Speakers
Introduction: Dr. Bolko Hohaus, Vice President at SICTIC
Opening remarks: Asya Potemkina, Investment Counsellor at HSBC
Welcome note: Micky Sapojnikov, Event & Partnership Manager - IWG Switzerland
Panel:
Moderator: Jennifer Herod, Founder at Sisterpreneurs
Speakers:
Giulia Rizzo, Board Member at SICTIC
Sarah Toms, Chief Innovation Officer at IMD
Géraldine Monchau-Richard, Business Development Executive & Women in Web3 Switzerland Co-founder
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration and welcome
18:00 – 18:05 Opening
18:05 – 18:10 Audience introduction
18:10 – 18:55 Panel discussion: Women Investing in Startups
The conversation will explore:
Getting started with angel investing
Building knowledge, judgement and confidence
Understanding investment opportunities and risks
The role of investor communities and networks
Supporting startups beyond capital
Encouraging more women to become involved in startup investing
18:55 – 19:10 Audience Q&A
19:10 onwards Networking apéro
Important Note: Please note that a CHF 50 no-show fee applies to this event. Cancellations are accepted without penalty until 13:00 on the day of the event.