AWIS Intentional Investing
Expand your perspective and your portfolio
Advance the STEM Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, One Investor at a Time
We help investors make funding decisions that include STEM women, maximize opportunity for high ROI, and improve their corporate citizenship. This is called intentional investing. It creates a scenario where everyone wins.
Today, fewer than 5% of all ventures receiving equity capital have women on their executive teams. However, 38% of new U.S. businesses are started by women, whose startups generate 12% higher revenues and 35% higher return on investment than men-owned startups when venture-backed. Investors are missing opportunities.
“Enormous untapped investment opportunity exists for venture capitalists smart enough to look at the numbers and fund women entrepreneurs.”
– Candida G. Brush, Vice Provost of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership
at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson College
Program Information
Location and Dates
2020 TBD
(Please contact us for more information)
Past Workshops
October 11, 2017 (DC)
December 1, 2017 (San Francisco)
March 2, 2018 (Chicago)
July 17-18, 2019 (Seattle)
Time
1pm-4pm, followed by networking reception
Cost
All S2M programs are free to accepted participants, thanks to funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation — the premier institution dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed and improving entrepreneurship ecosystems for everyone.
About AWIS Intentional Investing
In a half-day session, S2M: AWIS Intentional Investing hosts leading members of the investment community in a confidential and curated dialogue surrounding the benefits of an inclusive and innovative portfolio. Participants will privately discuss the benefits and challenges of investing in companies founded by STEM women. Facilitated by investors and experts, participating investors will develop action items for addressing challenges and gain the necessary tools to fund the frontier of STEM entrepreneurship.
The session culminates in a guided networking reception with entrepreneurs vested by S2M: The AWIS Accelerator and pre-vetted by investors and founders on our Advisory Board. Investors and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to participate in a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship, guided by STEM to Market, following the event. Both groups are supported by STEM to Market staff and other intentional investors as they work toward achieving their goals.
“Earlier this year, I began looking to make returns-focused investments in women-led VC funds. Not because it’s a nice thing to do, but because there are smart investments to be made and big returns to be had. I hope that other investors will follow suit.”
– Melinda Gates on her new company, Pivotal Ventures
Hear from AWIS Intentional Investors
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of the program?
- Maximize opportunities for high ROI
- Learn first about ground-breaking commercial science
- Lead a new entrepreneurship frontier
- Get accountability tools and a concrete roadmap to spark change in your organization
- Support from experts and other intentional investors as you implement your roadmap
- Mentor talented STEM entrepreneurs
- Build innovative networks with investors, STEM entrepreneurs, and experts
- Influence positive change
What does S2M: AWIS Intentional Investing cost?
The program is free to accepted participants, thanks to funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation — the premier institution dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed and improving entrepreneurship ecosystems for everyone.
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What is AWIS?
Am I expected to invest as part of this program?
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What is STEM to Market: The AWIS Accelerator?
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