Against the Odds. Networking and Pitching event for Female Founders

Starting a business is never a straight line, especially when the odds feel stacked against you. Sixty percent of new businesses close within their first three years. Less than 3 percent of all UK venture capital goes to companies led by all-female teams. Most young people can’t name a single high-profile female entrepreneur, yet every day, founders are rewriting this story.

That's what we're celebrating - building and keep on moving against the odds.

Businettes events are known for their supportive, energising community and ACTIONABLE knowledge. In all our events, you'll find honest conversations, wisdom packed guests, inspirational founders and a well spent evening!

This event is organised alongside Sifted Summit, providing an excellent opportunity to meet other participants you can re-connect over the 8-9th October.

Inspirational Speaker

Hear from Sonya Barlow - the award-winning founder & CEO of the Like Minded Females (LMF) Network, a global social enterprise empowering underrepresented women in business and tech. She is a BBC presenter of The Everyday Hustle, author of Unprepared to Entrepreneur, and a recognised LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Diversity. Through LMF’s mentoring and inclusion programmes, she has supported over 100,000 professionals in 24 countries with a 90% success rate of achieving their career goal, working with brands like Vodafone, PwC, and LinkedIn. Sonya is also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and resilience, sharing her own journey to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Pitches

Do you have a bold idea, a challenge you’ve overcome, or a mission you’re building against the odds? Apply for a chance to pitch your story to the room.

Community Networking

Our events are known for their genuine connections and welcoming atmosphere. Meet founders, potential collaborators, investors, and mentors who understand what it really means to keep going.

Host or Publisher Businettes France