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In-Person Event

"Being Other" Founder: Reclaim Otherness as a Creative Superpower

Provide more opportunities for diverse founders

Date
Oct 17, 2024
Time
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
Mason Enterprise Center - George Mason University, 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax, VA
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We know that Washington DC is full of entrepreneurial women and this event aims to bring women together and give you access to top female entrepreneurs and passionate women in business. Our speaker at this event Hanae Bezad tells the story of BIWOC's increasing influence and rise as the world's next source of leadership. It is a paradigm-shifting guide on the trends and people reshaping the Global North & the Global South, making the case that the magnitude of "underrepresented" leadership will intersect with global trends to transform the World. Starting a venture is not easy. It is even more challenging when you are "the other". Let's learn, discuss and unleash the power of adversity to succeed.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hanae Bezad is a change activator, serial entrepreneur, strategic consultant, author, speaker and board advisor. She has launched edtech ventures and initiatives to empower vulnerable youth with tech skills, promoting gender equity. She also developed strong ties with the African startup ecosystems and worked as a policy advisor to African governments. Building on decades of experience in Europe, Africa and America, Hanae works closely with rising entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, impact investors and philanthropists, making an impact in various industries.

Who should Attend?

  • Tonight it’s all about "BEING OTHER" in technology and entrepreneurship
  • Anyone interested in entrepreneurship, diversity success and equity
  • Anyone who is keen to learn from an inspiring, enlightening and authentic conversation
  • Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company but is unsure about what to do next
  • Anyone interested in meeting fellow female entrepreneurs starting a company 

What is the Agenda?

  • Stories from female founders
  • Q&A Panel
  • Short Presentation on the Founder Institute 
  • Networking, Socializing, wine and appetizers!

 

For more female founder resources and to join a growing community of women in tech, visit our Female Founder Initiative.

Speakers

Hanae

Hanae Bezad

CEO | Author @ Beehane Advisory

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Tech-Entrepreneur | Mentor | Director | Investor @ Founder Institute

Eddie

Eddie Hill

Director @ Mason Enterprise Center

Platinum Partners

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