Innovate & Elevate: Women at the Forefront of Tech
Please notice that the address of the event is Artly Coffee @ Hill7
Address: 1099 Stewart St #102, Seattle, WA 98101
THE FIRST EVENT IN 2024! Join us on January 20th for an extraordinary gathering featuring four dynamic visionaries: Mia Lewin, Jessica Kamada, Sarah Studer, and Stephanie Joyce. This event promises to deliver profound insights, inspirational narratives, and an exclusive look into the cutting-edge trends shaping the tech landscape in 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain unparalleled industry wisdom from these accomplished leaders!
Dress Code: White
Mia Lewin
Mia Lewin is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience. She serves on the boards of Climb Credit and Wescover, contributing to the non-profit IDO for design and education. She advises AI & ML startups, focusing on sustainability, FinTech, and social ventures. Mia's journey includes being a 3X Founder CEO with two successful exits, raising substantial VC funds, and driving annual revenue growth as the Head of Product. Her impact extends to her role as a VC in a EUR 180M fund, investing in early-stage startups across regions. As an investment banker, Mia facilitated 8 M&A exits, generating over $1.5 billion in shareholder value. A trailblazer in tech, Mia brings innovation and leadership to every facet of her remarkable career.
Jessica Kamada
Jessica Kamada, an investor and growth expert, serves as the Managing Partner of Swizzle Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting companies that assist women through critical stages in life. Before her role at Swizzle Ventures, she founded Bamboo, a growth marketing agency, where she played a pivotal role in revenue generation. With the privilege of leading growth programs for notable consumer tech businesses such as Headspace, Peloton, the New York Times, and Rover, Jessica brings a wealth of experience to the table. Hailing from a figure skating background in Michigan, she is also a proud mother of two young boys.
Sarah Studer
Sarah Studer, the Director of Platform for Techstars Seattle and the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator program, oversees the operations of both accelerator programs in the Pacific Northwest, supporting 150+ portfolio companies and fostering community engagement. With an extensive background, including roles as Assistant Director at the University of Washington’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Managing Director at Impact Hub Seattle, Sarah actively contributes to community development through board positions at organizations like the Pioneer Square Business Improvement Area, Seattle CityClub, and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy. Currently, she serves on the advisory board for the Buerk Center's WE-LEAD program, focusing on women and entrepreneurial leadership.
Stephanie Joyce
Stephanie Joyce, a 3-time Business Development Director for global start-ups, specializes in creating playbooks, go-to-market strategies, and impactful content for sales acceleration. With a background in Web3 and AI over the past 6 years, Stephanie's entrepreneurial success includes a film venture she wrote and produced, generating a $5 million profit on a $300k budget at 25. During college, she contributed to a PBS debate show, inspiring the concept for PulseDNA—an initiative aiming to rank news and influencers by credibility scores, combating misinformation and fostering a new era of informed communities. Stephanie believes in news for the people, by the people, shaping the future of "The Internet of Ideas."
Whether you're a female founder, looking for a female co-founder, a female professional with startup, M&A, or corporate strategy experience, or simply curious about the latest trends and developments in these fields, don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the latest innovations in business and entrepreneurs. Register now to reserve your spot!
Lastly, we invite you to wear white to the event as a symbol of your support for the advancements. We look forward to seeing you there!
Partners:
Many thanks to the partners below for supporting our event!
Artly Coffee @ Hill 7
Billow
CYPA
Incepvision Law
Stone Lounge
Taro
UW PCE