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SUMMARY:Microsoft for Startups - Women Founders Get Together: Securing Investment
DESCRIPTION:Startup Success: Women Founders’ Guide to Securing Investment Details  \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, 6th March 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Level39\, One Canada Square\, 39th Floor\, Canary Wharf\, London \nJoin Microsoft for Startups for the latest session in the Women Founders Get Together series. This is your chance to hear from leading women in technology and venture capital during an interactive panel discussion. Gain actionable insights on how to position your startup for success and master the essential dos and don’ts of securing investment. \nNetwork with fellow women founders\, investors\, and entrepreneurial leaders to gain practical tips for fundraising\, deepen your understanding of market dynamics\, and connect with like-minded women leaders in tech. \nAbout the Speakers \nAmy French | Director\, Level39 \nAmy French leads Level39\, supporting high-growth tech companies in FinTech\, Cyber Security\, AI\, and other sectors. With a background in fostering innovation and ecosystem development\, she is a champion for startup success. \nOrla McGrath | Global Partner Solutions Lead\, Microsoft UK \nOrla McGrath helps startups leverage Microsoft’s technology and resources to accelerate growth. She has extensive experience in digital transformation and business strategy. \nChandini Jain | Founder & CEO\, Auquan \nChandini Jain is the founder of Auquan\, a pioneering AI-driven financial insights platform. Her expertise spans data science\, finance\, and startup growth strategies. \nAlison Wright | SMB Director\, Microsoft UK \nAlison Wright leads initiatives at Microsoft to support small and medium-sized businesses\, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive in a competitive landscape. \nNatalie Otwoma | Venture Capitalist\, Conduit Connect \nNatalie Otwoma focuses on impact-driven investments\, supporting startups that create financial and social value. She has deep expertise in funding strategies and scaling businesses. \nClare Zhang | Venture Capitalist and Female Founders Office Hours Lead\, Playfair Capital\nClare Zhang specialises in early-stage investments and is passionate about increasing diversity in venture capital. She leads Playfair Capital’s Female Founders Office Hours initiative. \nKey Takeaways from Startup Success: Women Founders’ Guide to Securing Investment \n\nLearn What Investors Want: Gain insider knowledge on what venture capitalists and investors look for.\nExpand Your Network: Connect with fellow founders\, investors\, and entrepreneurial experts who share your ambition.\nBe Inspired: Hear personal stories\, lessons learned\, and practical advice from some of the most influential women in tech and investment.\n\nAgenda \n\n12:00 PM: Arrivals & Welcome\n12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Light lunch & networking\n1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Panel discussion and Q&A\n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Networking\n3:00 PM: Closing\n\nAbout Microsoft for Startups\nMicrosoft for Startups helps founders solve common startup challenges. The program offers industry-leading AI services\, expert guidance\, and essential technology to empower startups in building future-proof businesses. It’s open to startups at all stages\, with no funding required. Find out more here. \nURM support \nMicrosoft for Startups are committed to ensuring that innovators from diverse backgrounds are at the forefront of shaping the future of AI and technology. That’s why they’ve built a dedicated team to provide underrepresented founders like women founders with specialized support\, through coaching\, connections and amplification\, to help drive commercial outcomes. Find out more here. \nAbout Level39 \nLevel39 is a melting pot of innovators\, investors\, industry experts and ambitious entrepreneurs\, pioneering change across the sectors that dictate our experiences in daily life – FinTech\, Cyber Security\, Data & AI\, GreenTech\, Life Sciences and more. \nOur flexible coworking\, private office space and ecosystem activities provide members with access to the environment and growth opportunities they need to develop into world-leading businesses\, that have a major financial and social impact. \nFind out more about what Level39 has to offer you here.
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