Now Accepting Interest for Our 2025 San Diego Event!
Are you a female founder with a business that’s 5+ years strong and ready to take it to the next level? This is your opportunity to sharpen your pitch, gain visibility, and position your business for major growth — all through the power of the Lead and EmpowerHer SHE Talks community.
The Lead and EmpowerHer SHE Talks Female Founders Pitch Contest is designed for experienced women entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their business vision and compete for potential funding, mentorship, and exposure. Before applying, candidates must first attend a mandatory informational training session to understand the contest qualifications and next steps.
Purpose: Learn the qualification criteria, receive foundational tips on creating a compelling pitch, and find out how to submit a full application. This session will also introduce the Investor-Ready Pitch Program, designed to help you refine your pitch and increase your chances of securing funding.
Date: June 12
Time: 9:00am PST & 5:00pm PST
Location: Virtual (if you can't attend, a recorded session will be sent to you)
Cost for Selected Participants: $100 for the initial Investor-Readiness Score & $3,997 for the 6-week intensive training program.
Participants will undergo a 6-week intensive training and preparation course leading up to the live pitch event.
Training topics include:
Crafting a powerful and investable pitch
Storytelling for founders
Refining your business model
Financials and projections presentation
Stage presence and delivery coaching
Pitch deck creation and polishing
As part of the Investor-Ready Pitch Program, participants will also receive:
Investor Readiness Score: Get a personalized report that evaluates your business against 50 critical investor metrics, highlighting areas that need improvement before your pitch.
Pro Forma & Business Valuation: Learn how to project your financials and position your business for investment, including calculating a realistic valuation.
Pitch Deck Refining: Your pitch deck will be polished and tailored to attract investors by addressing their key concerns and demonstrating growth potential.
Coaching & Mentorship: One-on-one support from seasoned investors and business leaders to ensure your pitch is investor-ready.
The Pitch Competition:
Who Should Apply:
At Lead and EmpowerHer SHE Talks, we believe that empowering women entrepreneurs with strong, established businesses is critical to closing funding gaps, expanding innovation, and creating generational change. Through this initiative, we aim to educate, empower, and elevate women ready to lead the next wave of business success.
Get Ready to Rise Up and Pitch Your Vision!
Spots for the informational training are limited. Secure your place today!