This Women’s History Month, Caress & IFundWomen of Color are highlighting and celebrating these diverse founders who, against all odds, are making their dreams a reality. During this half-day summit, you’ll hear from IFundWomen of Color members on the obstacles—and wins—they’ve experienced this year, from fundraising to pivoting to network building for success.
We’ve designed this summit to ensure that you learn something new about the BIPOC entrepreneur community, get some actionable steps for you to take back into your business in the realms of funding—whether that be through revenue or alternative sources of funding like grants and crowdfunding—and leave the day with a new connection or two that will help your business go farther. You won’t want to miss it!
Come hear insights from original research by Caress and IFundWomen of Color, and explore the state of women of color in business today. In this informal fireside, Olivia Owens (IFundWomen of Color) will guide the discussion between Esi Eggleston Bracey (Unilever) and Cyndi Ramirez (Chillhouse) about past experiences, challenges—and unexpected wins of navigating the COVID-19 economy.
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The lows were low and the highs were high. Join us for a lively panel discussion with IFundWomen of Color founders Shannon Maldonado (YOWIE), Annie Lee (Plannie), Angela Richardson (PUR home), Candy Calderón (Glow Wellness Tour). Topics will include how these founders were able to pivot into the virtual world, and how brands stepped up when venture capital and government loans fell short.
If you don’t ask, you don’t get! The best fundraisers overcome fear of rejection by treating their funding round like a sales process. Join IFundWomen Startup Coach Virginia Almendarez for this interactive workshop where you will learn how to confidently make the ask, get over those awkward feelings, and raise more money.
