Why Women Are Clearing Their Schedule For SERENDIPITY — And You Should Too
Late October somehow always ends up being one of the busiest times of year in all areas of life, and yet, speakers, attendees and volunteers have taken the time to join us at a truly unique event next week! We’ve told you how you can utilize these two days as a new way of discovering San Francisco, and detailed how to personalize your schedule with workshop-style sessions perfectly fitted to your needs. Today you get the chance to hear from passionate women who are inspired by finding SERENDIPITY and the magic behind taking two days to discover yourself and meet amazing women.
ser·en·dip·i·tyˌserənˈdipədē/ the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Whether they bought their tickets the moment SERENDIPITY went live, cleared their calendars to be volunteers, or said YES to sharing their skills and hosting a session, we’ve got an incredible group of women filling rooms across San Francisco next week. We asked these women why they want to be in the room and what excites them about the GUILD’s mission of making meaningful connections in our first unconference.
“We’re totally behind a conference designed for serendipity — it’s the secret ingredient for the start of any happy collaboration!”
— Sarah Shewey, Founder & CEO of Happily, who are hosting a dinner specially catered to women in the creative industry. It’s one of the many themed, networking dinners we’re hosting at SERENDIPITY!
“Access to funding is still the biggest challenge for women. I’m democratizing access to the right investors and strategies so women can build and scale their companies.”
— Lisa Wang, Founder & CEO of SheWorx, who will be leading the session “Create The Perfect Pitch” in the Founders Meet Funders house.
“I’ve been looking for a way to revive my creativity, professional skills, and network as a whole. Volunteering with SERENDIPITY seemed like the perfect way to accomplish all three!”
— Emma, GUILD ambassador for the Go To Market house.
“Female led startups are often dismissed by male investors despite the research that has shown that they do more with less and get to profitability faster. As an investor, I see this as a huge opportunity.”
— Terri Mead of Sand Hill Angels, who you’ll meet at the Founders’ Lounge.
“Thanks to the GUILD for creating this fantastic event focused on such timely topics in community with amazing women.”
— SERENDIPITY attendee… and maybe your next networking match?
“Serendipity is providing women entrepreneurs of all company stages a chance to advance their business and get advice from experts. I can’t wait to be a part of it!”
— Rachel Sheppard, Founder Institute, who is hosting “From Idea to IPO” in the Starting Something house.
These are just a few of the incredible women you’ll meet next week. Learn more here about tickets, and how you can become a VIP when you bring a friend.
Have you cleared your schedule yet? See you Thursday!
