Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event
About this Event
Join Us for the 14th Annual Women Founders Network Fast Pitch!
Empowering Women. Fueling Innovation. Driving Returns.
Be part of the movement that's redefining the future of entrepreneurship. The Women Founders Network (WFN) invites you to an exclusive evening connecting high-potential women-led startups with investors, industry leaders, and changemakers.
The Top 10 finalists—exceptional women entrepreneurs from our 2026 competition—will pitch their ventures live for a chance to win $55,000 in cash grants plus professional services. Each founder will present a 5-minute pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with our panel of expert Judges and Junior VCs.
This is more than a pitch event—it’s a platform for innovation, investment, and impact. Whether you're an investor looking for promising early-stage startups, a female founder seeking inspiration and connection, or a business professional ready to support the next generation of leaders, this is the event for you.
LOCATION:
UCLA
Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room
330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024
PARKING: Instructions and a map will be sent to all attendees in advance.
IN-PERSON TICKETS:
Ticket includes admission, networking reception with appetizer buffet, wine & beverages and dessert & coffee/tea during the break.
Tickets are priced by row, with a $10 per seat discount for half tables (5 seats) and full tables (10 seats).
-- EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS -- Save through September 15, 2026!
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PRESENTING COMPANIES:
Learn more about our finalists here.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Meet the Finalists: Networking Reception
Info: Appetizer & hors d'oeuvres buffet, wine & beverages (included with your ticket)
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Opening Remarks & Acknowledgements
Info: Elaine Hagan, Associate Dean, UCLA Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Darya Allen-Attar, CEO & Co-Founder, Women Founders Network
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:20 PM
Pitch Presentation Overview
Info: Renee LaBran, Co-Founder, Women Founders Network
🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:15 PM
Pitch Presentations: Tech Companies
Host: Tech companies
Info: Five tech companies - each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:25 PM
Stretch Break
🕑: 07:25 PM - 08:20 PM
Pitch Presentations: Consumer Companies
Host: Consumer companies
Info: Five Consumer companies - each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges
🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:45 PM
Dessert & Coffee/Tea Break -- Judges convene for voting
🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Award Presentations & Closing Remarks
Info: One winning company in each track is awarded a $25,000 cash grant (total of $50,000) & our Jr. Venture Capitalists will select one finalist company to receive a $5,000 cash grant.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00 to USD 80.00
