FastPath 2026: Southern California Fireside Chat

Schedule

Thu Nov 19 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-08:00
Location

10265 Science Center Dr | San Diego, CA

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Join Founders First for a founder conversation with Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub on innovation, growth, and building a new category.
About this Event

Join Founders First Capital Partners for an intimate founder conversation featuring Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub, hosted by Adam Riggs-Zeigen.

Felena is an entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for women in business. As the visionary behind Hera Hub, a spa-inspired coworking space and business accelerator, she has dedicated her career to empowering female founders with the resources, connections, and strategies they need to succeed.

Since launching Hera Hub's first location in San Diego in 2011, Felena has worked toward an ambitious mission: supporting more than 20,000 women-led ventures through mentorship, education, community, and business acceleration.

From her early career in marketing to pioneering a new approach to coworking and entrepreneurial support, Felena's journey demonstrates the power of identifying unmet needs, building meaningful communities, and turning a bold vision into a sustainable business.

In this conversation, Felena will share her entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from building and growing Hera Hub, and how founders can leverage strategic relationships, community support, and innovative business models to accelerate growth.


What You'll Learn

Attendees will hear firsthand insights on:

  • Turning vision into opportunity: Identifying market gaps and transforming innovative ideas into sustainable businesses.
  • Building a community-driven business: Creating meaningful networks that foster collaboration, mentorship, and long-term growth.
  • Scaling with purpose: Expanding a business while staying connected to its original mission and values.
  • Overcoming entrepreneurial challenges: Navigating uncertainty, adapting to market changes, and building resilience throughout the founder journey.
  • Leveraging mentorship and strategic connections: Understanding how access to the right resources, relationships, and support systems can accelerate business success.

Who Should Attend

This conversation is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, and members of the startup and small business community interested in:

  • Building and scaling mission-driven businesses
  • Women's entrepreneurship and leadership
  • Creating strong professional networks and entrepreneurial communities
  • Developing sustainable business models and growth strategies
  • Accessing mentorship, resources, and strategic partnerships
  • Learning directly from experienced entrepreneurs

Register to Attend

Space is limited to maintain an interactive environment and create opportunities for meaningful conversation and networking.

Join us for an engaging discussion about entrepreneurship, community, and what it takes to build a business that creates lasting impact.

Reserve your spot today!

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Where is it happening?

10265 Science Center Dr, 10265 Science Center Drive, San Diego, United States

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