Women Tech Meetup

The holiday season is here ✨ Ready to celebrate, connect, and learn? - ICE SKATING UNION SQUARE w/Puzzle 🧩🚀, 2 spots left! Join me & Puzzle 🧩🚀 on December 4th for an unforgettable evening of ice skating fun ⛸️ (all skill levels welcome!), mulled wine 🍷, warm conversations, and holiday vibes ✨ https://lu.ma/ucphumrx - X-mas Celebration & Learnings: Growth Playbook, Data Insights w/Puzzle 🧩🚀 and Carta 🎅 Join Us on December 10th for an evening packed with learning, meaningful connections, engaging conversations, delicious treats 🍬, and handcrafted cocktails 🍸 Ryan O'Conor Peter Walker https://lu.ma/p82d61xr - Expert Talk: Year End Tax Readiness for Founders w/Puzzle 🧩🚀, Brex, Accountalent (Online) Anshul Shah John Jeanson Luke Frye, CPA Are you a startup founder? Then yes, the law requires you to file taxes—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! The great news? Tax deadlines don’t change, so let’s get ahead of the game together. https://lu.ma/hsk2on47 👉 Reserve your spot now!

Last week, our co-founder and CEO, Caitlyn Krebs, had the privilege of joining an incredible panel of female founders at the Women Tech Meetup in San Francisco, hosted by the amazing Dasha Shunina. The conversation focused on aging and longevity—critical health challenges we’re all working to solve through innovation and collaboration. We’re especially grateful for the chance to share how Nalu Bio’s AI-enabled platform is accelerating the development of non-addictive pain therapeutics and wellness-focused supplements. Thank you to Dasha for hosting such a thoughtful event, and to all the inspiring panelists— Bobbie Kumar, MD MBA FAAFP, Alejandra Guillén, and Sophia Lugo—who are leading the way in health tech innovation. A special shoutout to our board member, Dondeena Bradley, who joined us at the event, for your guidance and support on this journey. Events like these remind us of the power of women in health tech to drive meaningful change. As we reflect on this Thanksgiving week, we’re filled with gratitude for this community of changemakers and their commitment to solving today’s top health challenges. Together, we’re redefining health and wellness for future generations. #WomenInTech #HealthTech #AgingAndLongevity #Gratitude #WellnessWednesday

Not surprised that Dasha Shunina and the Women Tech Meetup group put on yet another great event last week, especially as it relates to healthspan and longevity. I am reminded every day of its importance when supporting my aging and ailing parents. But it was so refreshing to receive information on cutting-edge technologies, a holistic interpretation of healthspan including mental and social components, and actionable insights from this incredible panel of women: Bobbie Kumar, MD MBA FAAFP of HelloFam and Vituity Caitlyn Krebs, founder of Nalu Bio Alejandra Guillén, founder of AWEAR Sophia Lugo, CEO of Radar Therapeutics It was SO crowded that I actually found a little sitting space where I also connected one on one with a few other female founders, which I found rejuvenating, rewarding and community-building in another way. Keep killing it Dasha Shunina and the Women Tech Meetup group! #longevity #healthspan #community

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🌟 Grateful to Volunteer at One of My Favorite Events: Women Tech Meetup! 🌟 I love attending Dasha Shunina events because there’s always so much to learn! This time, we explored topics like health, emerging technologies, and the incredible apps being developed to support well-being. We discussed how stress affects us in our daily lives, ways to manage our emotions, and the importance of taking breaks during work. These insights not only inspire me but also help me grow stronger, both personally and professionally. As a volunteer, I helped serve drinks, which turned out to be a fantastic way to connect more closely with app founders and creators of exciting new projects. I’m deeply grateful for this experience—events like these beautifully highlight the power of technology and community in driving positive change! #WomenInTech #Volunteering #HealthTech #Networking #ContinuousLearning HelloFam, AWEAR, Nalu Bio, Radar Therapeutics.

🚨 Save the Date! The final Women Tech Meetup of the year is happening on December 12th 🎄🥂 Let’s celebrate together! For a little sneak peek of how our meetups feel, check out this incredible video by Valerie Korolkova from our recent Women Tech Meetup with Puzzle 🧩🚀 and Brex, an official side event of TechCrunch Disrupt. The energy was electric, the vibe unmatched, and the community absolutely inspiring ✨ Here’s a big shout-out to our amazing speakers who made the event unforgettable - Vivien Ho, Partner at Pear VC, Jenny Chao, Investor at Day One Ventures, Erica Wenger 🏕️ , GP at Park Rangers Capital 🏕️ & Brex Ambassador, Amy Yin, Venture Partner at defy.vc. A heartfelt thank-you to Alexandra Settlemyer for making it all possible ❤️ And a special shout-out to Ed Giansante for hosting us at Persona and to Karolina Komarnicka for leading the incredible coaching circles! https://lu.ma/bcnohl0n #WomenTechMeetup #SanFrancisco #bayarea

It's been a busy fall for Foreground Capital! 💫Boost by BioBreak: Elizabeth Bailey spoke on the panel “Women's Health: Advancing Innovation and Investment" alongside Luba Soskin, Global Clinical Lead at Bayer and Tatiana Yglesias Ulloa, Executive Director at Portal Innovations, LLC. The panel was moderated by Stephanie Oestreich, Managing Director at Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - MMRF. 💫SF Tech Week: Alice Zheng spoke on the panel “The Future of Women's Health: Opportunities & Challenges” alongside Tara Viswanathan, CEO & Founder at Rupa Health, Laura Mason, Growth Investor at Composition Capital, Dorothy Kilroy (she/her), CCO at ŌURA and Sylvia Kang, Founder & CEO at Mira. The panel was moderated by Dasha Shunina, Venture Capital Contributor to Forbes, Founder of Women Tech Meetup, Ambassador Community & Partnerships at Puzzle. 💫 Harvard Business School Women's Health Summit: Elizabeth served as a judge at the Student Pitch Competition. Fellow judges included: Leslie Schrock, Author, investor, and entrepreneur, Eva Luo, OBGYN and Head of Clinical Solutions at Pomelo Care, and Thomas de Vlaam, Partner at Pillar VC. Congratulations to the winner Tess Kim, MD, founder of PeriPeach! 💫2024 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit: Elizabeth was invited to join the roundtable “A Collaborative Network to Advance Women's Health” to discuss the development of a national network and platform coalescing investors, researchers and stakeholders to foster and accelerate R&D, data-sharing, resource collection, and institutional knowledge exchange. She also had the chance to connect with Adaeze Enekwechi, CEO of our portfolio company Cayaba Care. 💫RAISE Global Summit We are proud to have been selected as one of the top 100 applicants out of 900 for the RAISE Global Summit. Stasia Obremskey participated in a roundtable with emerging managers and prospective LPs, discussing opportunities in women’s health investment. The summit offered a valuable chance to engage with limited partners interested in supporting emerging managers. Stasia also had the opportunity to connect with Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All Raise.

Thrilled to have co-hosted and sponsored this event focused on longevity and aging with Women Tech Meetup this past Tuesday graciously hosted by Withum! Special shoutout to Dasha Shunina for organizing this successful and important event. It was a pleasure to connect with incredible women in technology, female founders, entrepreneurs, community builders, and other professionals. Thank you to our panelists Alejandra Guillén, Caitlyn Krebs, Sophia Lugo, and our very own CMO, Bobbie Kumar, MD MBA FAAFP for taking the time to share their journey and provide insights on longevity, aging, women's health, and the intersection of these through technology. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to introduce HelloFam to all of you and announce the launch of our latest feature – the marketplace! If you haven’t already, take our  5-minute Longevity Assessment found here: https://www.hellofam.app/ The assessment helps you uncover how your lifestyle impacts your health span. Discover where you’re thriving and identify areas for improvement. Start your free assessment today and take the first step toward living longer and healthier!

🌟🌺 Yue LU from Pillar Legal, P.C. recently attended the Women Tech Meetup, an inspiring event featuring discussions from female founders about technology, AI, innovation, and product development. This November, the meetup focused on biotech, health data, anti-aging, and longevity. 📊 According to Carta, women made up just 13.2% of all startup founders in 2023. This gap is even wider in some sectors. 🔢 As Lu Yue reflected on her work with startups, she noted that only one out of ten—sometimes none—of the companies she’s worked with have women founders. ❤️ Despite underrepresentation in leadership, by some metrics, women often outperform in industries like education, healthcare, biotech and consumer products. 💼 Women in leadership also drive successful outcomes. According to research conducted by McKinsey & Company in 2019, overall, companies with more than 30% women executives were more likely to outperform those with fewer women executives, or none at all. 🤝 Thank you to Dasha Shunina for organizing these meetups in San Francisco, New York City and Miami. They provide a space for women entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas and support one another. 📝💬 If you’re navigating legal questions or challenges as a founder, feel free to connect with Yue LU at the next Women Tech Meetup. #WomenTechMeetup #SanFrancisco #Legal #WomenFounders #StartupCommunity

Supporting Women Founders: Courage and Encouragement 🌟🌺Attending the Women Tech Meetup always leaves me feeling motivated. The events are often packed, with people standing wherever they can to listen as female founders share their experiences in technology, AI, innovation and product development. This November, we discussed biotech, health data, anti-aging and longevity. 📊According to Carta, women made up just 13.2% of all startup founders in 2023. This gender gap is even wider in some sectors than others. 🔢As a female lawyer who works closely with startups almost every day, I can’t help but reflect: how many of the startups I’ve worked with have had women founders? Probably one out of ten? ❤️In fact, some statistical research suggests women often outperform in sectors like education, healthcare, biotech and consumer products. Sometimes, what we need is just a little courage from within and a little encouragement from others. 💼 Further, according to research conducted by McKinsey & Company in 2019, overall, companies with more than 30% women executives were more likely to outperform those with fewer women executives, or none at all. In other words, women in leadership positions drive successful outcomes. 🤝Thank you to Dasha Shunina for organizing these amazing monthly meetups in San Francisco, New York City and Miami. These events provide that encouragement, creating a community where women entrepreneurs can find each other and grow together. 📝💬If you have legal questions or challenges in your entrepreneurial journey, feel free to connect with me at the next Women Tech Meetup. #WomenTechMeetup#SanFrancisco#Legal#WomenFounders #StartupCommunity