Wondering what it's really like to raise money as a woman in a world where 98% of VC investment dollars go to men? On March 6, Austin Woman Magazine and the Texas Governor's Commission for Women will host Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, an open conversation about female entrepreneurs receiving funding in a man's world. [...]
Recently, Texas was named the number one state in the nation for Female Entrepreneurs. The rankings were based off general business climate/opportunity, the number of female-owned business, economic and financial health, and safety and well-belling for women. In honor of International Women's Day, and in partnership with the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, JLABS @ [...]
Recently, Texas was named the number one state in the nation for Female Entrepreneurs. The rankings were based off general business climate/opportunity, the number of female-owned business, economic and financial health, and safety and well-belling for women. In honor of International Women's Day, and in partnership with the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, JLABS @ [...]
Now in its eleventh year, SXSW Pitch (formerly SXSW Accelerator) showcases the future of emerging and innovative technology. Startups have the opportunity to connect and compete in front of a live audience, panel of expert judges, venture capitalists, and high-profile media at SXSW 2019 from March 9-10. Sara T. Brand will be an onsite coach for the 2019 SXSW Pitch.
Now in its eleventh year, SXSW Pitch (formerly SXSW Accelerator) showcases the future of emerging and innovative technology. Startups have the opportunity to connect and compete in front of a live audience, panel of expert judges, venture capitalists, and high-profile media at SXSW 2019 from March 9-10. Sara T. Brand will be an onsite coach for the 2019 SXSW Pitch.
Many corporates and startups struggle to transform diversity and inclusion from merely initiatives to revenue opportunities. While companies tout the D&I narrative, few have actually granted diverse leaders a seat at the table. Despite gains for women and minorities, Deloitte & Alliance for Board Diversity estimate it will take another decade before 40% representation is [...]
On March 10th, digital media and tech professionals from around the world will gather in Austin at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW), the most important conference for the digital and creative industry. Digital Media Women (#DMW) – founded in Hamburg, Germany – is a network of professional women. The network works for greater visibility for [...]
The Rice Business Plan Competition showcases the best university startups from around the U.S. and the world. It provides student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their startups to investors and learn what it takes to build a successful business. Past RBPC alumni have successfully launched more than 200 companies and raised more than $1.9 billion [...]
The Rice Business Plan Competition showcases the best university startups from around the U.S. and the world. It provides student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their startups to investors and learn what it takes to build a successful business. Past RBPC alumni have successfully launched more than 200 companies and raised more than $1.9 billion [...]
The 2019 ACA Summit Chicago will be held April 24-26. This is the “don’t-miss” event for angel investors, the 2019 ACA Summit. It is the largest professional development event in the world for angels, with gold standard content and top networking opportunities for the 700+ people who are there. Learn more.
