Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM - to - 9:00 PM PT
Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, Orange, CA
Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem
Join “Future Builders: Women Leaders and University Founders Shaping the Ecosystem”, an evening spotlighting the women who are redefining innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.
This in-person event brings together investors, founders, and university leaders who are actively building a more inclusive and opportunity-rich startup landscape.
One of two panels of the evening is a panel discussion, “Funding the Future: Women Investors and Founders as Ecosystem Catalysts,” exploring the growing economic power of women, the unique value women investors bring to cap tables, and why women-led ventures are critical to the next wave of innovation.
You’ll hear how TiE Los Angeles is leveraging the global TiE Women platform to ensure women founders aren’t just present in the ecosystem—they’re a priority.
Deepa Pulipati (Moderator) - Chair, TiE Women Los Angeles
Jenn Byrne - General Partner, Grit Capital
Pat Hwang - President Emeritus of TCA Venture Group OC
Karen Caswelch - CEO & Co-Founder, bridgeED Manufacturing
Panel Discussion 2: Importance of University Entrepreneurial programs
Girish Kannalli - Moderator - Chair TiE Los Angeles TiEU Initiative & Partner, xStear
Mario Reza - Interim Director, Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics
In addition, Anupam Satyasheel will be gifting every attendee a complimentary copy of his new #1 International Best Seller, Signal in the Noise, and is generously sponsoring food and beverages for the evening.
Come early for check-in and networking from 6:00–6:30 pm, followed by the main program from 7:00–8:30 pm. The event will conclude by 9:00 pm.
Thanks to TiE Los Angeles for the listing and graphics for this startup event.
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