Women Founders & Investors Live: Stories, Demos & Connections

​An afternoon of conversations with women founders, leaders, and investors from different backgrounds. Together, we’ll explore the real stories behind challenges and pivots, alongside perspectives on the future shaping industries. The program closes with open networking over drinks and light snacks.

​Program

​Lightning Talks — Women Leaders

• ​Wen Zhou, CEO of 3.1 Phillip Lim
  Wen Zhou is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of global fashion house 3.1 Phillip Lim. A creative business leader, she has built the brand into an international symbol of modern luxury while mentoring the next generation of designers and leaders.

• ​Qianwen Chen, Founder of EchoHer
  Qianwen is the Founder of EchoHer, a nonprofit community empowering women and non-binary entrepreneurs through high-signal events, curated networks, and strategic partnerships. A longtime technologist and former Salesforce architect, she is passionate about building inclusive ecosystems where women founders thrive.

​Founder Showcases — Stories & Demos

• ​Tiffany Yang, Founder & CEO of Timing
  Tiffany is building an AI metaphysical energy & emotion productivity tool that aligns personal actions and decisions with the right energy and timing. An ex-risk quant at KKR insurance, with a background in math and quantitative finance, she has been an 8-year power user of metaphysical tools.

• ​Ziqi Wang, Founder & CEO of Biuty
  Ziqi leads Biuty, an AI-powered platform connecting beauty businesses and consumers through personalized journey optimization. She previously led the digital transformation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of British Columbia, launched Canada’s first Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership, and managed a women’s network of 5,000+. A Cornell MBA and content creator with 30K+ followers, she bridges healthcare expertise, women’s markets, and innovation.

​Investors & Leaders Conversation — What’s Next

• ​Moderator: Chelsea Qianwen Chen, Founder of EchoHer

• ​Flora Li, Angel Investor & EchoHer Vice Chair
  Flora is an angel investor and former VC, focused on early and expansion-stage enterprise software investments, particularly in AI infrastructure, vertical AI applications, and cybersecurity. She holds a B.S. in Operations Research from Columbia University and recently invested in Fleak.AI.

• ​Helena Fogarty, Co-Founder of Backable
  Helena is an experienced entrepreneur and operator with a strong background in strategy, leadership, and scaling ventures. As Co-Founder of Backable, she works at the intersection of growth and long-term impact, bringing insights on what it takes to build resilient companies.

• ​[Additional Investor TBA]

​Networking & Raffle

​Wrap up the afternoon by connecting with founders, investors, and leaders over drinks and light snacks. The session will also include interactive elements and a raffle with community-favorite prizes.

​Host — EchoHer

​EchoHer is a global community proving that when women founders rise, the whole ecosystem wins. We champion women and non-binary entrepreneurs, connecting them to capital, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. With active chapters in San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, EchoHer has grown into a network of 7,000+ founders and leaders and has delivered 70+ programs across pitch events, showcases, and workshops.