Powered by TenOneTen Ventures and Expert Dojo

Expert Dojo and TenOneTen Ventures have partnered up to create an entire day dedicated female entrepreneurs building startups. This event is dedicated to connecting female-led startups with top VCs from around the US. We are designing a network to support all early-stage female entrepreneurs by connecting you with top investors and mentors who can help you advance to the next stages of your business.

This event is for female investors and founders referred by investors. Please only register if you are an investor.

Female Founders Day with Top Investors from around the US

Our Investor Panel

Minnie Ingersol- TenOneTen Ventures

Expert Dojo Ventures

Meredith Finn- March Capital

Maaria Bajwa- Sound Ventures

Sophia Khan- Greycroft Partners

Natalie Bruss- Fifth Wall Ventures

Alice Cheng- Upfront Ventures

Stacy Cumberbatch- Quake Capital

Amiah Sheppard- Backstage Capital

Melissa Van Kluyve- Clocktower Ventures

Jessica Jeang- Sogal Ventures

Robin Rothstein- Golden Seeds

Danielle Gorman-Luma Launch

Tianqi Wang- Plug and Play

Nancy Hammerman- Sutton Capital Partners

Jawhara Tariq- Moonshots Capital

Maureen Klewicki- Crosscut Ventures

Tami Holzman- Halogen Ventures

Cveti Yotova- Harvard Business Angels

Allison Silvers- TCA

Smita Bagla – YIE Social Angels & AlignStra Ventures

Structure of the day

Female Founders Investment Panel 5:30-6pm

We will have a panel of well-established female exited entrepreneurs and venture capitalists giving advice on how to scale your company, approach investors and actions to take as an early stage founder.

Breakout Sessions with Female Founders 6:30-7:15pm

After the panel, we will separate everyone into groups with investors and startups. The investors will break down what they do and the startups will give a quick pitch as well. This session is for all of the investors to meet one another and meet great startups in the area.

7:30-10- Networking and Drinks

Have some drinks and meet the rest of the community in a safe environment with all entrepreneurs and investors.

This event is completely focused on helping female entrepreneurs grow their businesses and become success stories. The goal is to match you with successful mentors and connections that you can take with you.

The event is at Expert Dojo. The space is at 395 Santa Monica Place, Unit 308, Santa Monica, CA, 90405 on the 3rd floor of the Santa Monica Place mall, next to the Cheesecake Factory.