Prepare to be inspired by an unprecedented lineup of entrepreneurs, on and off the stage. Entrepreneurs and business leaders such as Shark Tank‘s Barbara Corcoran, Baked by Melissa’s Melissa Ben-Ishay and Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price. They’ll share their stories—and lessons learned along the way—about defying the odds and reinventing business.
Surround yourself with more than 200 savvy female business owners with diverse backgrounds, passions, and pursuits for a day of candid conversation, provocative thinking, innovative business ideas, and workable solutions. They’ll have you energized and empowered to build a thriving business and life.
Have your most-pressing business challenges, concerns, and questions addressed in this open forum. You will receive practical advice, feasible solutions, and innovative ideas on how to fund, launch and grow your business from veteran entrepreneurs.
8:00 AM
Start your day off right. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a bite to eat as you meet the amazing people you’ll be learning alongside.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM
Special Remarks: Eric Schurenberg, president and editor in chief, Inc.
9:10 AM
Barbara Corcoran provides money and guidance to the nearly 30 businesses she invests in, so she knows a great opportunity when she sees it. Hear about the highs and lows of her business journey, and learn from this savvy Shark how to position your company to dominate the harsh open waters of enterprise.
Speaker: Barbara Corcoran, co-star, Shark Tank; founder, The Corcoran Group; co-founder, Barbara Corcoran Venture Partners; and author, Shark Tales
10:00 AM
No matter what stage your company is in, having sufficient capital is a top priority. In this session, we bring together seasoned entrepreneurs and experts to talk about all things money. Whether you’re bootstrapping or have a venture capitalist lined up, find out how to secure funding as well as spend it wisely.
Speakers: Melissa Ben Ishay, co-founder, president, and chief product officer, Baked by Melissa; Loretta McCarthy, managing partner, Golden Seeds; Tanya Privé, co-founder and CEO, Onevest, CoFoundersLab, and 1000 Angels; Vicki Saunders, founder, SheEO
Moderator: Kimberly Weisul, editor at large, Inc.
10:50 AM
11:25 AM
12:15 PM
12:55 PM
2:05 PM
2:45 PM
3:20 PM
3:55 PM
4:15 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM