Women & Wealth: A Conversation on Venture Capital in SF
Only 2% of venture funding goes to women founders, although women in the US control $34 trillion in investable assets. Women founders generate 35% greater return than companies founded by men and hire six times more women with equal pay. Yet only 5% of accredited women invest in ventures, despite minimum investments that can start as low as $25K collected over years, not in one lump sum. Interested in learning more?
More on our speakers:
Guests will enjoy wine and light bites before a keynote by Julie Castro Abrams, who will share insights on values-aligned investing and the power of women-led capital.
As trillions of dollars shift into the hands of women over the next decade, the implications go far beyond the balance sheet. Samina Bari and Lori Castillo Martinez will explore how women redefine the purpose, priorities, and power of wealth in families, communities, and philanthropy.
The evening will include ample time for Q&A in an intimate, salon-style setting designed for real connection and candid conversation.
Our Schedule for the Evening:
5:00-5:30 PM - Guests Check-in and Welcome Drinks & Light Bites are served
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Welcome by Julie Castro-Abrams, Samina Bari, and Lori Castillo Martinez
6:00 - 6:20 PM - Women Leading the Wealth Transfer Discussion
6:20 - 7:00 PM - Investing in Venture & live Q&A with Julie Castro-Abrams, CEO and Managing Partner of How Women Lead
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Closing Networking Reception
How Women Lead and How Women Invest is propelling women-run venture firms with visibility, connections, and investors. Our network includes 25,000 senior executive women across the country and includes experts across AI/ML, legal, finance, HR, and more. We actively invest in tech-enabled women-led early-stage startups up to Series B.