Women Investing in Startups – How to Get Started and Support Entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an angel investor and whether it could be something for you?
Join SICTIC for an inspiring and practical evening exploring how to take the first steps into angel investing, understand the opportunities and risks involved, and support promising entrepreneurs beyond capital.
Bringing together perspectives from angel investing, private markets, innovation and entrepreneurship, the discussion will explore how knowledge, confidence, networks and community can make startup investing more accessible, particularly to women.
Whether you are simply curious about angel investing or already exploring opportunities to get involved in the startup ecosystem, this event is an opportunity to learn, ask questions and connect with like-minded participants.
Speakers:
Introduction: Dr. Bolko Hohaus, Vice President at SICTIC
Opening remarks: Asya Potemkina, Investment Counsellor at HSBC
Welcome note: Micky Sapojnikov, Event & Partnership Manager – IWG Switzerland
Panel:
Moderator: Jennifer Herod, Founder at Sisterpreneurs
Speakers:
Giulia Rizzo, Board Member at SICTIC
Sarah Toms, Chief Innovation Officer at IMD
Géraldine Monchau-Richard, Business Development Executive & Women in Web3 Switzerland Co-founder
Agenda:
17:30 – 18:00 Registration and welcome
18:00 – 18:05 Opening
18:05 – 18:10 Audience introduction
18:10 – 18:55 Panel discussion: Women Investing in Startups
The conversation will explore:
- Getting started with angel investing
- Building knowledge, judgement and confidence
- Understanding investment opportunities and risks
- The role of investor communities and networks
- Supporting startups beyond capital
- Encouraging more women to become involved in startup investing
18:55 – 19:10 Audience Q&A
19:10 onwards Networking apéro
Format: in-person workshop / no recording
Location: Spaces Quai de l’Ile, Quai de l’Ile 13, 1204 Genève
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