The Journey Within: Culture, Career, and the Courage to Pivot
Hosted by W.tech ATX, this intimate fireside chat brings together women with non-linear journeys, global backgrounds, and bold ambitions for an evening of reflection, connection, and inspiration.
Building a career far from where you started often means rewriting the rules. Titles change, paths zigzag, passions evolve — and suddenly the traditional “ladder” no longer fits.
This evening is about embracing that reality.
Join us for a conversation with Elisabeth Bykoff, French-born entrepreneur, founder, and author, as she shares her journey of building a portfolio life — one that weaves together leadership, entrepreneurship, cultural identity, and creative pursuits.
✨ Together we’ll explore:
What a portfolio life really means in practice
Navigating non-linear careers without losing momentum
Leading across cultures and identities
Balancing ambition, passion projects, and personal values
Redefining success on your own terms
This session is for anyone who has ever asked:
“What if my career doesn’t follow a straight line — and that’s actually my strength?”
📅 Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM — Networking
6:00 – 6:15 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:15 – 7:00 PM — Fireside Chat
7:00 – 7:30 PM — Q&A
7:30 – 8:30 PM — Networking & Community Time
🎙️ Speaker
Elisabeth Bykoff is a French-born entrepreneur and author of French Landing, a reflection on her 20-year journey through America. She is the Founder & CEO of Boxsy, an AI-powered platform helping startups scale, and an Operating Advisor at Alinea Ventures.
Previously, Elisabeth led teams at Agiloft, YayPay, and PwC, where she built the U.S. Salesforce practice into a $200M global business. She holds an MBA from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile.
📖 Elisabeth will bring copies of French Landing for those interested in purchasing and continuing the conversation beyond the event.
💚 About W.tech
W.tech is a global network with Ukrainian roots. The Austin Chapter welcomes women with non-linear journeys and newcomer backgrounds. We believe in connecting, uplifting, and empowering women to elevate their cultural intelligence, financial literacy, and career progression.
⚙️ Venue Partner
Thank you to Station Austin for sponsoring W.Tech in Austin. Station Austin is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They bring together the best entrepreneurs in the state and connect them with their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Station Austin membership, click here.
🎟 Capacity is limited (~60). Our events typically fill up — register early.