Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic and The Cottrell Entrepreneurship
Center at West Chester University are pleased to announce a
special screening of the acclaimed documentary "
Show Her
The Money." This event will take place on Wednesday,
September 25, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Sykes Theater on the
West Chester University campus.
"Show Her The Money" sheds light on the significant
challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in securing venture
capital. Directed by Ky Dickens and produced by Catherine Gray, the
film features compelling stories from women who have successfully
navigated the financial landscape, including Emmy Award-winning
actress Sharon Gless, who lends her star power as an executive
producer and featured subject. “Show Her The Money,“ currently
on a 100-city screening event tour sponsored by Wells
Fargo, highlights the critical need for financial equity and
showcases inspiring success stories of women breaking barriers in
various industries.
FACTS:
- According to the Global Impact Investing Network (2023):
- In 2018, female-founded startups in the US accounted
for only 2% (USD 1.9 billion) of the overall USD 85
billion raised from venture capital funding, even though women own
38% of businesses. In contrast, 79% of that funding went to
all-male teams.
- Women of Color or of Diverse Backgrounds: In the United States,
women of color fair considerably worse than other women,
with only 0.2% of venture capital flowing to their
companies despite comprising the fastest growing segment of female
business owners.
- According to research conducted in 2023 by Boston Consulting
Group, despite the funding disadvantage, women-owned
businesses generated higher revenues than their male
counterparts, and the average return on investment for women-owned
companies was double that of men-owned businesses.
- According to the World Bank, women-owned firms in the
US are growing at more than double the rate of all other
firms and contributing almost $3 trillion to the economy.
Following the screening, a panel discussion will delve deeper
into the themes of the documentary. This discussion aims to spark
meaningful conversations about the current state of venture capital
for women and explore actionable strategies for improvement.
Our panel will kick off with insights from Show Her The Money
cast member, Jasmine Jones, Founder and CEO of Myya. She will be
joined by panelists including John Majeski, CEO at Portola Valley
Partners and an Associate Producer of the film, Tracey Welson
Rossman, CMO at Chariot Solutions, Founder of GirlzTech and Journal
My Health, and Yasmine Mustafa, CEO and Co-Founder of ROAR for
Good. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Louise Yochee Klein,
PsyD, Co-founder of Courage Growth Partners (see abbreviated
biographies for each panelist below).
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with
like-minded individuals and local business influencers during a
session with light refreshments. This is an excellent chance for
women business owners, elected officials, and business leaders to
connect, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives to support
women entrepreneurs.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 |
Run of Show: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT |
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4:00 Arrival |
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4:15 Greeting from Co-Hosts
Keiretsu Forum and Cottrell Center |
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4:30 – 6:00 Screening of the
documentary |
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6:00 – 6:40 Panel Discussion and
Q&A with audience |
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6:45 – 7:30 Networking and
Refreshments |
Location: Sykes Theater, Sykes Recreation Center, 275 N. Campus
Drive, West Chester University, Chester County, PA |
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Pocket Sun, founder of SOGAL Ventures and featured in the film,
said, "Crazy is the courage and ability to redefine yourself and
challenge the status quo." This quote urges us to question the mere
2% of capital investment allocated to women, despite research
proving that women-led startups deliver double the value per
dollar.
This event is a unique opportunity to elevate awareness, support
women entrepreneurs, and contribute to creating change in the
venture capital landscape. Together, we can foster a more inclusive
and equitable environment for all entrepreneurs.
Seats are limited. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by
clicking this link.
For more information, please contact Cindi Sutera at
CindiS@AMScommunications.net, call or text 610-613-2773 or visit
https://bit.ly/Show_Her_Screening to preview the trailer!
About Keiretsu Forum:
Keiretsu Forum is the world’s largest private equity angel
investment network with 2000+ accredited investors in 34 North
American and 23 International chapters, who have invested more than
$1B in early-stage companies in the last 23 years.
The Keiretsu Forum portfolio features Entrepreneurs and
Companies from Technology-(Internet, Software, Cyber Security,
SaaS, Mobile Systems, IoT, etc.), Life Sciences-(Pharma, Medical
Devices, Health IT, etc.), FinServ/FinTech, Consumer Products,
Clean-Green Energy, Consumer Products, & more!
About The Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center:
The Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center fosters entrepreneurship
across West Chester University and throughout Chester County by
preparing students to contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem,
providing access to a rich network of entrepreneurship resources
and enhancing the startup and growth of new ventures to develop a
strong WCU entrepreneurship culture and a vibrant Chester County
entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Bios:
Moderator: Dr.LOUISE YOCHEE KLEIN PsyD
Louise Yochee Klein is a psychologist who heads Courage
International's innovation leadership coaching practice. She has
equipped hundreds of thought-leaders in technical, engineering, and
scientific roles to step up, speak up, and reach out with courage
-- as CEOs, Directors, General Managers, and Advisors. She has
partnered with dozens of Chief Learning Officers across the globe
to use action learning to lift courage and accelerate career growth
-- and has equipped hundreds of entrepreneurial CEOs to wow and woo
investors and partners.
JASMINE JONES, MYYA, Co-Founder and CEO of
Myya
Jasmine Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Myya, the only online
direct-to-consumer, insurance-billable, post-mastectomy intimates
brand.
Inspired by her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer, Ms.
Jones created Myya to address the challenge of finding well-fitting
post-mastectomy bras that provide support when you need it
most.
Incubated at Cherry Blossom Intimates, the brand’s retail space,
Myya is the next step in the company’s evolution, connecting
women across the country with certified mastectomy fitters.
Myya offers breast cancer survivors a completely customizable
virtual post-mastectomy bra fitting, ensuring that all women
get the perfect fit. Myya is the only online boutique that can
bill insurance directly for its customers, making the shopping
process seamless for them.
In October 2020, Cherry Blossom Intimates, the Techstars-backed
company, closed its $1.25 million seed round, making her one of the
few Black women in the world to close over $1 million in venture
funding. A former Miss District of Columbia USA, Jasmine was named
a Forbes Under 30 Listmaker in the Retail and E-Commerce category,
as well as a Fashion Institute of Technology award-winning lingerie
designer, and a Tory Burch fellow.
JOHN MAJESKI, CEO at Portola Valley
Partners
John Majeski serves Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
at Portola Valley Partners. He has experience with startups,
turnarounds, and large IT companies. He was a founder/partner in 3
startups - successful exits. At Hewlett Packard he led the
integration of a company and served as a CTO. At Dell, as VP/GM, he
integrated a $1B acquisition and grew revenue from $400M to $2.3B
in 3 years. At Lenovo, he was the Founder & Managing Director
of a global business focused on acquiring technology to help Lenovo
pivot from pure hardware to software and solutions. He has led in
Product, Engineering, Sales, and M&A areas.
TRACEY WELSON-ROSSMAN is one of the founding
members and CMO of Chariot Solutions, a premier software
development consulting firm in Philadelphia. Her position at this
company resulted in her founding TechGirlz.org, a non-profit
inspiring middle school girls to embrace tech for their future
careers. She is also a mentor and an advocate for women in tech and
tech startups.
YASMINE MUSTAFA
Yasmine Mustafa believes ROAR found her, not the other way
around. A former refugee and undocumented immigrant, she draws upon
her unique life experiences to lead ROAR in its mission to empower
and protect workers across all industries. Her journey is a
testament to resilience and unwavering commitment. With over 15
years of leadership in the tech industry, including the successful
sale of her first company, 123LinkIt, to a firm in Silicon Valley
in 2009, Yasmine is a driving force for positive change, balancing
profits with purpose. Yasmine’s workplace safety advocacy and
leadership have earned recognition from the BBC, CNBC’s Upstart 100
and the City of Philadelphia. Yasmine is a highly sought-after
conference speaker. A two-time TEDx speaker, Yasmine has also
presented at the prestigious SXSW and CES conferences, sharing her
deep passion for harnessing technology for positive change. Beyond
her professional life, Yasmine enjoys time spent with friends and
family, exploring the outdoors, biking, and hiking. She also
dedicates her time to the boards of Coded by Kids, Leadership
Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and
Technologies.
Media Contact:Cindi
SuteraCindiS@AMScommunications.net610-613-2773