Women's Health Conference and Pitch Contest

Women’s Health & Entrepreneurship Summit

When: Oct. 29th | 9:00am-6:00pm

Aquillius Headquarters – San Diego, CA

At Lead and Empower Her She Talks, we believe in empowering women—both as leaders in health and wellness, and as founders driving innovation in their industries. This October, we’re bringing together two powerful opportunities in one day: a celebration of women’s health and a high-impact Pitch Competition for female entrepreneurs.

We’re proud to partner with Aquillius, a coworking space and innovation hub dedicated to accelerating entrepreneurs in the health, wellness, and medical sectors. Together, we’re creating a space where knowledge, connections, and opportunities come together to help women lead, grow, and thrive.

What to Expect

Inspiring Talks & Panels

Hear courageous women share their journeys—from mental wellness and fitness to healthcare advocacy.
Engage in panels tackling real issues like navigating menopause, breaking barriers in funding, and championing women in business.

Pitch Competition & Investor Opportunities

Female founders will have the chance to pitch live to a panel of investors, business leaders, and mentors.
Gain exposure, mentorship, and potential funding to scale your business.
Learn from keynote speakers and pitch prep workshops to sharpen your business strategy and investor pitch.
Whether attending in-person or virtually, you’ll get access to sessions that will inspire, educate, and connect you with the right resources.

Who Should Attend?

Female founders seeking funding or mentorship
Women looking to connect with like-minded leaders in health, wellness, and business
Investors searching for innovative businesses to support

This is more than an event—it’s a community, a learning experience, and an opportunity to elevate your business and your wellbeing.

About the Funding Pitch Contest

Lead and EmpowerHer SHE Talks Women’s Health Conference and Pitch Competition

Presented in Partnership with Aquillius

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Here’s your chance to pitch your business to a panel of investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs at the Lead and EmpowerHer SHE Talks Pitch Competition!

Key Dates & Important Information:

Applications open: August 20th
Application fee: $100
Application includes: Investor Readiness Score (personalized report evaluating your business against 50 critical investor metrics, highlighting areas that need improvement before your pitch).

Eligibility: Businesses must have been in operation for at least 2 years and be generating revenue.

The Pitch Competition:

Date: Oct 29th, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: Live at Aquillius facility (San Diego), with a hybrid option available for remote participants.
10 businesses will be selected to pitch live, with the winner receiving up to $10,000 in funding.
Other prizes will be awarded in-kind offerings
Tickets for attendees: $25 (includes access to all keynote speeches and the pitch contest).

Why Should You Apply?

The SHE Talks Pitch Competition offers more than just a chance to win funding. It’s an opportunity to:

Receive critical feedback from investors and entrepreneurs
Get exposure to a broad audience of investors and mentors
Build valuable connections within the business and investment communities
Learn from industry leaders and keynote speakers who will be sharing their expertise throughout the event

The Pitch Competition is a hybrid event – you don’t have to be in San Diego to pitch your business! You can participate virtually from anywhere.

Get Ready to Pitch Your Vision!
Ready to step up and pitch your business? The SHE Talks Pitch Competition could be the funding breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

Apply to Pitch and be prepared for the upcoming application opening on August 20th. Only 10 businesses will be selected to pitch, so don’t miss your chance to join the competition and win amazing prizes. Applications close Sept. 30th.

Apply to Pitch