The Impact Seat Foundation

Recap of Day 2 at the 2024 Women's Venture Summit, sponsored by Stella Foundation! As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to witness the energy, innovation, and determination that filled the room yesterday. From insightful panel discussions to powerful networking sessions, women investors and entrepreneurs came together to share their stories, strategies, and ambitions for a more inclusive and diverse venture landscape. Our commitment to supporting women in venture has never been stronger, and yesterday's conversations only reinforced the incredible potential when women-led initiatives are championed and supported. We’re excited to show you a glimpse into Day Two of the summit, where there were engaging sessions! #2024WomensVentureSummit #investinwomen #womeninleadership Chaitra Vedullapalli Barbara Clarke Cheryl Contee Gabriella D. Tenzing Tsering Flossie Hall 

Happening in 30 Minutes! In just 30 minutes, our Board Member, Chaitra Vedullapalli, will be speaking on a panel at the 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit hosted by the Stella Foundation! Alongside Kristin Slink, Misti Cain, and Paloma Vidgen, the panel, "Building Bridges: Strengthening Emerging Startup Ecosystems and Empowering Underserved Communities," will dive into strategies for empowering underserved communities. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—register now: https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #emergingecosystems #inclusiveinnovation #leadership #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #startupecosystems #techleadership

Day One of The 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit, hosted by Stella Foundation is in the books, and what an inspiring start it has been! As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to witness the energy, innovation, and determination that filled the room today. From insightful panel discussions to powerful networking sessions, women investors and entrepreneurs came together to share their stories, strategies, and ambitions for a more inclusive and diverse venture landscape. Our commitment to supporting women in venture has never been stronger, and today's conversations only reinforced the incredible potential when women-led initiatives are championed and supported. We look forward to more engaging sessions today on Day 2 as we continue to build a thriving community of changemakers! Stay tuned for more updates! #2024WomensVentureSummit #investinwomen #womeninleadership Chaitra Vedullapalli Barbara Clarke Cheryl Contee Gabriella D. Tenzing Tsering Flossie Hall

Happening in 30 minutes! We are proud to sponsor the 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit. Don’t miss the "Breaking into VC and Angel Investing" session, featuring our CEO, Cheryl Contee, alongside panelists Kristina Montague and Stella Lim, moderated by Sue Bevan Baggott. Aspiring female investors will gain valuable insights from industry leaders on navigating venture capital and angel investing in male-dominated fields. Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:55 am PT/ 1:55 pm ET in Building B2! See you there!: https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #womensventuresummit #vc #angelinvesting #womeninvc #investinwomen #femalefounders #entrepreneurship

Happening in 30 Minutes! Barbara Clarke, our Founder and Board Chair, is about to take the stage at the 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit. She will be joined by Michelle Chang, Partner at Comcast Ventures, Sydney Thomas, Founding General Partner at Symphonic Capital, and Courtney Burnett from As Astra for an insightful panel titled "Let’s Get To The Point: Unfiltered Perspectives from Investors." Don’t miss this chance to hear their unfiltered insights on diligence, IPOs, down rounds, and more! Tune in or join us in the ballroom now: https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #womensventuresummit #vc #angelinvesting #womeninvc #investinwomen #femalefounders #entrepreneurship

Join us at the 2024 Women's Venture Summit at 7:30 pm PT/ 10:30 pm ET in the Ballroom for the screening of the Oscar-qualified documentary "ICONS," featuring our Board Member, Chaitra Vedullapalli. Presented by Women in Cloud, this film offers an in-depth look at the challenges and barriers women face in the tech industry and follows their journey to reshape the narrative around economic access and opportunity. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Seattle, "ICONS" highlights the determination and resilience of women who are redefining their place in the Cloud tech world. This is a must-see event for anyone interested in how women are driving change and making their mark in technology. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e5_ZhVKW #ICONSFilm #WomenInTech #EconomicAccess #TechInnovation #TrailblazingWomen

Happening in 30 Minutes! Our CEO, Cheryl Contee, will be taking the stage in just 30 minutes at the 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit! Join the "Venture Industry Report for 2024" panel to hear from Cheryl, alongside Geri Stengel, Julie Castro Abrams, Nicola Corzine, and moderator Lauren A. Rowley. Get ready for a deep dive into 2024’s emerging venture capital trends and strategies! Location: Building B1-L1, Ballroom. Don’t miss it! More info: https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #womensventuresummit #venturecapital #womeninvc #womenentrepreneurs #supportingwomen #ventureindustry #investinwomen #entrepreneurship #futureofvc #womeninbusiness

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We’re excited to share that our Board Member, Chaitra Vedullapalli, President of Women in Cloud, will be participating in the ICONS documentary screening at Cinelounge Hollywood from September 20-26, 2024. This film dives deep into the stories of women reshaping the AI-powered economy through their innovation, resilience, and leadership. Screenings will be held daily from September 20-26 at Cinelounge, 6464 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028. Tickets are priced at $10.50 (including service fees), making it accessible for all! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event. Secure your tickets today!: https://lnkd.in/eJh3GQig #WomenInCloud #ICONSFilm #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #EconomicAccess #AI

We’re excited to share that The Impact Seat Foundation is proudly sponsoring the 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit! Our CEO, Cheryl Contee, will be a featured panelist on the "Breaking into VC and Angel Investing" session, alongside Kristina Montague, Managing Partner at The JumpFund, and Stella Lim, Associate Producer at Show Her The Money Movie, with Sue Bevan Baggott, Founder & President of Power Within Coaching & Consulting, as the moderator. This panel will provide aspiring female investors with valuable insights, as leading voices in venture capital and angel investing discuss their paths and strategies for success within male-dominated fields. Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 10:55 - 11:40 am in Building B2 for this inspiring conversation. Register here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #womensventuresummit #vc #angelinvesting #womeninvc #investinwomen #femalefounders #entrepreneurship