The 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit will occur in San Diego from September 25-27, 2024, featuring trailblazing speakers Arian Simone and Elizabeth Gore.

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Stella Foundation

The Stella Foundation is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit (WVS), which will take place in San Diego from September 25 to 27, 2024.

A landmark event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, this year’s summit will feature Arian Simone, CEO and Founding Partner of Fearless Fund, and Elizabeth Gore, President and Co-Founder of Hello Alice, as keynote speakers.

The two trailblazers will discuss their pivotal legal battles supporting women entrepreneurs and founders of color, highlighting the need for greater inclusivity in business.

Keynote Speakers: Arian Simone and Elizabeth Gore

WVS 2024 is not just a conference but a movement dedicated to closing the persistent gap between female founders and investors.

Since its inception, the summit has been a catalyst for change, facilitating over $200 million in fundraising for women-led ventures.

Arian Simone and Elizabeth Gore, fierce advocates for women entrepreneurs, will take center stage to discuss their personal and professional journeys.

Their conversation will focus on Simone’s ongoing legal fight with Fearless Fund and Gore’s victory with Hello Alice, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of advocating for women and founders of color in today’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Knowledge and Networks

The summit will feature workshops and panels to empower aspiring women investors, seasoned founders, and community partners.

Attendees can expect transformative sessions, including Personal Finance Best Practices for Early-Stage Founders, How to Support Your Founders Beyond the Check, and Breaking Into VC and Angel Investing.

“As we approach the 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished,” said Flossie Hall, CEO of Stella.

“This event brings together female founders and investors to break down barriers, create opportunities, and leave a lasting impact on our economy and communities.”

Notable Speakers and Events

In addition to Simone and Gore, the summit will feature keynote addresses from prominent industry leaders, including:

Sylvia Kwan (Ellevest)
Kelly Ann Winget (Alternative Wealth Partners)
Bailey DeVries (SBA)

The three-day event will begin with a Fireside Chat between Silvia Mah, PhD, Founder and chairwoman of Stella, and Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures.

A summit highlight will be the 10th Annual Women’s Fast Pitch, a premier competition spotlighting innovative women-led ventures.

Six finalists, selected from over 100 applicants, will compete for over $50K in grants and investments.

Fostering Inclusivity in Venture Capital

Dr. Silvia Mah, founder of the Women’s Venture Summit and Stella Foundation, spoke to the importance of women investors in reshaping the startup ecosystem.

“When women invest in women, they activate a cycle of empowerment, innovation, and wealth creation that transforms the future for generations to come,” said Mah.