Wednesday, October 07 2009, 5:00pm - 11:00pm
As with nature, and especially in such trying economic times, 'Darwinian Business: Survival of the Fittest' looks at what it is that makes a business a financial success. Two successful female business founders (names to be confirmed) will discuss their experiences - from the birth of a great idea, through all its growing pains, to the maturing of the concept and potential exit strategies. Sustenance, experience and advice will allow women, with businesses at various stages of life, to understand the finer details of funding their business: 1. Imbibe: Only Camels can Survive the Desert without Water
An hour of informal networking with internet industry professionals 2. Mutations: The Dynamic Nature of a Start-up Two female leaders will come together to consider: 'The Newborn - Life Before Funding' and 'The Teenage Years - Life After Funding' 3. Natural Selection: Those Best Equipped will Succeed
A panel of
industry professionals including, Julie Meyer of Ariadne Capital and
Bindi Karia of Microsoft, will interact in an open discussion on
business dilemmas raised by attendees 4. Pitch-preneurs Back by popular demand, the event will see three businesses practise their pitches to the panel followed by a 'dragons den' style Q&A session and a prize for the winning pitch. To take part in the pitching session please contact simone[at]thenextwomen.com 5. It's all in the Genes - The Meeting of Two Great Minds Networking The event - which aims to connect women & men from across the internet industry, be them leaders, founders or investors, with those that can inspire - could springboard your business to financial success through one on one time with industry investors. Registration Link: Survival of the Fittest *Astia members can receive a £7.50 discount if they register using discount code "TNWLinked" LocationSun Microsystems London Office: Regis house, 45 King William Street, London, EC4R 9ANContact InformationHosted By: The NextWomen, Business Media Company for Female Heroes |
