About Us

We represent a cross-section of entrepreneurs, investors, academia, government, media, non-profit and industry organizations focused on breaking down barriers for women in high-growth entrepreneurship—across the pipeline—from college graduate to founder and CEO.

If you would like to be considered for the Summit, please email a request for an invitation to . Please provide your name, organization and a bit about yourself.

At the inaugural Summit in 2010, 1-year and 10-year goals were agreed upon by the attendees. In June 2011, we will measure our progress to the first year's goals, and set new goals for year two to ensure that by the end of the decade the barriers are removed and the opportunities are realized.

First Year Goals: June 2010 – June 2011
Get the Data
- Patents filed with a woman.
- High growth companies started by women
- Performance of companies started by women.
- Research on impact social networking on women entrepreneurs.
- Measure performance of women investors.
- Find the sweet spot (where business case meets women entrepreneurs).
PR - Get Out the Message
- The diversity (inclusive, global) message.
- The positive stories.
- The opportunity of entrepreneurship.
- The fun and profit of being an investor.
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Ten Year Goals: June 2010 – June 2020
"The Decade of the Woman Entrepreneur"
Move on the Data
- Increase number of women investors.
- Increase number of women high growth entrepreneurs.
- Increase likelihood of success of business (growth stage).
- Get more women on public and private boards.