<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Winona Kantamaneni via Advisers</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:advisers@u.washington.edu">advisers@u.washington.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Oct 8, 2024 at 9:42 AM<br>Subject: [Advisers] Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership: cohort application, women's health panel, mentoring event, and more!<br>To: <a href="mailto:advisers@u.washington.edu">advisers@u.washington.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:advisers@u.washington.edu">advisers@u.washington.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-9012189890867025988">





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The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship’s <a href="https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program/" target="_blank">
Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead)</a> is gearing up for a busy quarter with lots of opportunities for students to get involved. Everything we do at the Buerk Center, including WE Lead, is open for students from across campus – undergrads
 and grad students from any major or degree program are welcome! WE Lead is a co-curricular program for students that promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">We offer opportunities for students to hear from local women leaders, founders, and investors through panel events, mentoring opportunities, workshops, and more – and this quarter we have a lot coming up to
 get students involved. Tomorrow from 11:30am-1:30pm, we’re hosting a <b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/ThZZ6BRDmoHUBvgnvM7wXu/Innovations-in-Women*2527s-Health__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlxqSDhyU$" target="_blank">panel</a></b> focused on femtech and
<b>Innovations in Women’s Health</b>, next Thursday, students can join us for a <b>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/XwovqGHhBLNvBJnLKbDGYb/Thrive-Together*253A-WE-Lead-Mentoring-Circle__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlfCtjypw$" target="_blank">mentoring</a></b> event.<br>
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Also coming up this week: <b>WE Lead’s Cohort Application opens this Thursday, 10/10</b> – we’ll be hosting an
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VmDx5Zkc6D5xpSc4HYxEoU/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlsF0mYPU$" target="_blank">
in-person info session</a>  to answer questions about the cohort, application, and related benefits/expectations. Interested students can
<b>read more about the WE Lead Cohort <a href="https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program/" target="_blank">
on our website</a></b> (look near the bottom of the page, under “How Can Students Get Involved”) to learn more, or attend an info session on
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VmDx5Zkc6D5xpSc4HYxEoU/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlsF0mYPU$" target="_blank">
10/10</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/oKkzfv7VdybcFFAo9sf5qp/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlNTRBbvw$" target="_blank">
10/18</a>, or <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/DDRTHpuuskaM3mgLELdsAu/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlO0b2YSI$" target="_blank">
10/28</a> ahead of the 11/20 Application Deadline. <br>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Upcoming WE Lead Events:</span><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<b>10/9 <span style="color:#78206e">
TOMORROW!</span>: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/ThZZ6BRDmoHUBvgnvM7wXu/Innovations-in-Women*2527s-Health__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlxqSDhyU$" target="_blank">
Innovations in Women’s Health</a> 11:30am-1:30pm (Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, Rm 101,
<span style="color:#78206e">lunch provided</span>)<br>
</b>Panel event featuring founders developing innovative women’s health & femtech companies and products, moderated by an investor in women’s health startups:<b><br>
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Panelists:<br>
</b>Mary Fenske | Founder, CEO, and Inventor: Posture Wings <br>
Stephiney Foley | Founder & CEO Yuzi Care <br>
Nikhita Vaddineni | Co-Founder, Revive Her<br>
<b>Moderator: </b>Georgia Cavanaugh | Principal, Steel Sky Ventures<b> <u></u><u></u></b></li><li class="m_-9012189890867025988MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b>10/10: WE Lead Cohort <span style="color:red">Application OPENS</span>! | <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VmDx5Zkc6D5xpSc4HYxEoU/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlsF0mYPU$" target="_blank">
WE Lead Cohort Application Info Session</a> 9-10:30am (Founders Hall Innovation Suite, 490)<br>
</b>This year, the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is launching a new cohort program for highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders who wish to invest more deeply in their growth, leadership, community connections, and innovation journey
 during this academic year. Students can join an info session to learn more about the application process and ask questions!
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<b>10/16: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/XwovqGHhBLNvBJnLKbDGYb/Thrive-Together*253A-WE-Lead-Mentoring-Circle__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlfCtjypw$" target="_blank">
Thrive Together: WE Lead Mentoring Circle</a> 3-5pm (HUB 340, <span style="color:#78206e">
snacks provided</span>)<br>
</b>Mentors are women leaders from the public sector, STEM, sustainability, the creator economy, tech innovators in healthcare, travel, B2B partnership, multi-time entrepreneurs, and more!<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li class="m_-9012189890867025988MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b>10/18: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/oKkzfv7VdybcFFAo9sf5qp/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlNTRBbvw$" target="_blank">
WE Lead Cohort Application Info Session</a> 9-10:30am (Virtual)<br>
</b>This year, the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is launching a new cohort program for highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders who wish to invest more deeply in their growth, leadership, community connections, and innovation journey
 during this academic year. Students can join an info session to learn more about the application process and ask questions!
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<b>10/23: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/i7QRuLKqW8FwafqgTTrgd5/WE-Lead-Wednesday__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlT10uBGc$" target="_blank">
WE Lead Wednesday</a> 12-1:30pm (Founders Hall Innovation Suite – 490, <span style="color:#78206e">
tea & snacks provided</span>)<br>
</b>Do you want to get involved with WE Lead, meet others our campus community and connect with others interested in entrepreneurship? This is the space for you. Hosted by the WE Lead Student Board, WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering
 for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious. Bring your lunch and join us!<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li class="m_-9012189890867025988MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b>10/28: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/DDRTHpuuskaM3mgLELdsAu/WE-Lead-Cohort-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlO0b2YSI$" target="_blank">
WE Lead Cohort Application Info Session</a> 2-3:30pm (Virtual)<br>
</b>This year, the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) is launching a new cohort program for highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders who wish to invest more deeply in their growth, leadership, community connections, and innovation journey
 during this academic year. Students can join an info session to learn more about the application process and ask questions!
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<b>11/6: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/HQ8GgCqWfJSZpc8XfWPTC3/WE-Lead-Workshop*253A-*2523IamRemarkable__;JSU!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlZstS1Fs$" target="_blank">
WE Lead Workshop: #IamRemarkable</a> 2-4pm (<a href="https://comotion.uw.edu/startups-incubation/comotion-labs/" target="_blank">Startup Hall</a> [2^nd Floor of Condon Hall],
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snacks provided</span>) <br>
</b>Imposter syndrome. Stereotypes. Culture. For many reasons, lots of us feel uncomfortable sharing our achievements, but the ability to share your personal and professional accomplishments helps boost self-esteem, increase others’ awareness of your skills
 and accomplishments, and is an important part of career progression. Students are invited to join this workshop to learn and practice speaking openly about their accomplishments.
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<b>11/19: <span style="color:#660066">Save the date</span> for Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World</b> – a
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uwfoster.medium.com/womens-entrepreneurial-event-showcases-success-at-uw-foster-701ea95ef016__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kaswxTeFlAgAd6D_Kv5UiQLNURLu623BlY0y0PtgwKHCaxS-s_0O-CgQlbo5kbzIZVWr96XtXpLCtFPXn6fwHzdlNpQVYmo$" target="_blank">
women’s entrepreneurship day</a> brunch featuring local leaders, engaging discussion, networking, and more.<b><u></u><u></u></b></li><li class="m_-9012189890867025988MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b>11/20: WE Lead Cohort <span style="color:red">Application Deadline</span>, 12pm
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