Women Founders: Kickstarting Your Own Business

DATE: June 09, 2016

TIME: 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM

COST: Free

VENUE: CommonBond

ADDRESS: 524 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, USA

In January, Forbes predicted that 2016 would be a great year for women entrepreneurs. This TED-style event will explore the opportunities, advantages, and special challenges faced by women founders, providing tactical insights on a variety of subjects, including funding strategies, pitching 101, finding a co-founder, overcoming adversity, and growing a business. Enjoy food and drinks as you mingle with young professionals and our lineup of rockstar presenters.

Takeaways:

• Learn how to nail the perfect elevator pitch to get others excited about your startup.

• Learn how to get that elusive first round of funding, and what kinds of investors to tap into at different stages of your business.

• Learn how women founders have overcome the challenges of starting and growing a business, from vetting the right co-founder to choosing the right growth strategy.

Learn how to nail the perfect elevator pitch to get others excited about your startup.

Learn how to get that elusive first round of funding, and what kinds of investors to tap into at different stages of your business.

Learn how women founders have overcome the challenges of starting and growing a business, from vetting the right co-founder to choosing the right growth strategy.

Moderator:

Nikki Singh

Director Campus Relations, CommonBond

Nikki previously worked at American Express and Kraft Foods where she held a variety of digital marketing roles and successfully launched numerous new digital products. With a passion for education and mentoring, Nikki has volunteered at StreetWise Partners to help the underprivileged in NYC and Resolution Project to mentor entrepreneurs at the college level. Nikki received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from NYU Stern.

Panelists:

To be announced. Stay tuned!

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