Women Tech Meetup: Impossible To Ignore
Every founder is building.
Very few are breaking through the noise.
In a world where thousands of startups are launching every month — many with similar ideas, products and AI messaging — attention has become one of the most valuable currencies in tech.
So what actually makes certain startups impossible to ignore?
Why do some founders get viral on X, naturally attract investors, customers and top talent — while others struggle to stand out in an increasingly competitive market?
And what are VCs really paying attention to in 2026?
Join Women Tech Meetup with Puzzle, Vanta and Entrepreneurs First (EF) for an honest conversation with founders, investors and operators shaping the next generation of tech companies.
We’ll talk about:
How breakout startups create momentum early
Standing out when everyone is building “AI companies”
What investors look for beyond the pitch deck
Founder-led growth and personal branding
Building community before scale
Creating distribution in an overcrowded market
How the best founders turn competition into advantage
What makes people want to talk about your company
Speakers
- Nadia Susanto - Investor @Entrepreneurs First
- Anarghya Vardhana - Investor in Residence & Startups GTM @Vanta, Venture Partner at @Maveron
- Erika Lee - Head of Brand @Corgi
- Kimia Kalbasi - Content Creator, over 100K across social media platforms
- Jennifer Villanueva Orloff - ex-SVP, Head of Marketing Strategy, Operations, & AI at @Block (Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Bitcoin)
Moderator – Dasha Shunina, Founder of Women Tech Meetup, Venture Capital Contributor to Forbes, Host & Producer at Talks With Dasha, Head of Events, Community, Partnerships at Puzzle.
We'll also have a surprise guest Juliana Andreeva, who is a professional voice coach, get ready to sing! 🤫
DRESS CODE is back! Wear something purple 💜 — we know it’s a hard color. It can be an accessory, a scarf or even a purse.
If you don’t have anything purple, no hard feelings — just come as you are!
Agenda
5:30 PM: Registration & Networking
6:00 - 6:15 PM: Welcome Remarks
6:15 - 6:50 PM: Panel Discussion
6:50 - 7:00 PM: Q&A
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Voice Coach in Action (It will be fun!)
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Networking, Snacks & Drinks
Spots are limited.
About Women Tech Meetup
Women Tech Meetup is a community of 10000 female founders and women in tech, as well as a regular monthly event held in SF, NYC and Miami, bringing together bright minds and incredible souls. More than just a community, we provide a safe and supportive environment for networking, sharing success stories and failures, and mutual support.
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About Entrepreneurs First (EF)
Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $16B.
About Puzzle
Puzzle is an accounting software - a modern alternative to QuickBooks - built for founders by founders. Streamline your accounting, track your finances in real-time, and impress investors with ready-to-go reports. Book a Demo to learn more or reach out to Dasha at dasha@puzzle.ioto claim your exclusive offer.
About Vanta
Vanta's trust management platform takes the manual work out of your security and compliance process and replaces it with continuous automation—whether you’re pursuing your first framework or managing a complex program.