Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs and Access to Startup Capital

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to break through the barriers to securing startup capital? Join us for an insightful live panel discussion, "Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs and Access to Startup Capital," supported by the NSW Government and moderated by the dynamic Crystal McGregor, General Manager at Tech Ready Women.

Our expert panel includes:

Melanie Leahy, CoFounder of Ziinkle, who has successfully navigated the challenges of raising pre-seed capital
Jenny Li, Partner at Scalare, investors with a track record of championing female-led startups
Monique Trivas, Portfolio Owner, Small Business & SME Channel, Westpac Business Lending, committed to promoting financial inclusion and removing barriers for business founders, including women.

Together, they will delve into the unique obstacles women face in the startup ecosystem, share personal experiences, and provide actionable insights to help you unlock the funding you need to take your business to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with industry leaders who are driving change and fostering gender equity in entrepreneurship.

A conversation that's shaping the future of women in business! Register now to secure your spot!

Event Details:

When: Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Where: Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1, 11 York Street, Sydney

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm including a networking lunch

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Melanie Leahy - Melanie is the Co-Founder of Ziinkle, an Australian social connection app that's designed to help people connect socially, in real life, to enable meaningful and memorable experiences. Ziinkle acts as a matchmaker, connecting people with the perfect hospitality venues to enrich their relationships and achieve their social goals. Before founding Ziinkle, Melanie built a 15+ year career in financial services technology marketing, collaborating with global brands like Google, Microsoft, and Mastercard. She’s passionate about marketing, psychology, and digital innovation, and continuously strives to create impactful results and engaging experiences.

Jenny Li - Jenny is a strategy focused and results orientated finance leader, with more than 15 years’ experience in improving financial governance, working in and advising multinational business to high growth start ups undertaking rapid change and growth.

Monique Trivas - Monique is a passionate and commercially minded leader with more than 10 years at Westpac across Product, Transformation and Finance. Prior to joining Westpac, she was at Commonwealth Bank for 7 years and before that in the Property industry at Multiplex and Westfield. She has also been a successful small business part-owner of two businesses including an Anytime Fitness Gym. Monique is a qualified accountant and a very proud Mum!

Crystal McGregor - Crystal is a passionate leader, who loves the highs and lows of working hands-on in startups and sharing the experiences and knowledge to help others. Her experience extends to operations, business development, project management, company governance, research, pitching, and securing pre-seed investment. She is also an inventor with the Australian Innovation Patent.

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