Fortune Magazine has reported that female founders received only 2.2% of the total capital money invested in 2018 by venture capitalists even though it has been said that women-led startups have a 35% higher return on investment. This panel focuses on democratization for access to capital outside of the traditional venture capital sector, specifically addressing funding opportunities through crowdfunding, digital currency generation, female-focused funds, angels and government grants.

Virginia Santy, Co-Founder, Women in Kind
Kate Shillo Beardsley, General Partner, Upslope Ventures
Christine Alford, Executive Director, Denver Food Rescue
Jaqui McCarthy, CEO at WiGO Trips
Frank Ricotta, CEO BurstIQ
Peter Adams, General Partner Rockies Impact Fund
Dianne Myles, CEO Dope Mom Life

Yev Muchnik, Launch Legal (moderator)

Public speaking coaching mini-session: Hilary Blair, Founder ARTiculate