This inspiring movie screening, hosted by the Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane Ventures*, provided insights into women's challenges in securing venture capital and featured female investors working to change the status quo. Before the movie screening, attendees met with organizations that support women and entrepreneurs in New Orleans. The event was open to all!
WHAT: Movie screening and social!
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
WHERE: Woldenberg Art Center + Freeman Auditorium; Tulane University, 50 Newcomb Place
Event Partners included:
Dress for Success | Salon 22 | Pure Dermatology | ADORE Magazine| Junior League New Orleans | Nola.com | Flamingo Funders |
We Global Studios | The International Women's Forum (IWF) (Louisiana Chapter) | Greater New Orleans Foundation Impact 100 | WBEC South
Dress for Success New Orleans' mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive in work and life.
Salon 22 is more than a women's networking and coworking space. It's a forward-thinking community that celebrates collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity. Offering an events venue, professional development, and networking opportunities, Salon 22 inspires women to connect, grow, and lead in a supportive environment that welcomes all.
Pure Dermatology, owned by Dr Kate Holcomb and Dr. Mara Haseltine (Tulane Alumni), Pure Dermatology provides personalized skincare and treatment to address health and cosmetic needs for all ages and skin types. They focus on maintaining patients' natural beauty through efficient, effective treatment plans.
ADORE magazine covers fashion, home decor, events, and the stories of New Orleans entrepreneurs and businesses.
The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) advances women's leadership for community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. In January 2016, JLNO’s Woman Entrepreneur (WE) Fellowship was launched. This yearlong program supports female business owners with funding, mentoring, and in-kind services.
Flamingo Funders is a dedicated group of accredited investors, making a significant impact on women-owned startups in the New Orleans area. Their support, which includes capital, mentorship, and a collaborative environment, has been instrumental in assisting these businesses to grow and succeed.
Greater New Orleans Foundation Impact 100 is a group of over 100 local women who commit to giving $1,100 each and together making a single transformative grant to a local nonprofit. Since its inaugural year, Impact 100, presented by Villere & Co., has granted more than $1.3 million to nonprofits across our region. Recipient nonprofits use the grant to deepen their impact and grow their supporters.
Nola.com is a leading news source in New Orleans, covering sports, entertainment, culture, and business. As part of The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate, Nola.com delivers in-depth reporting, multimedia content, and community stories to keep residents informed and engaged.
WE Global Studios is redefining the startup ecosystem with their cunning edge Software as a Service platform, Founderverse. Designed for female founders, the platform offers AI-driven guidance, tools, and resources to optimize business development at any stage.
Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) South is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest certifier of women-owned businesses (WBEs) in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.
The International Women's Forum (IWF) Louisiana is part of a global network of over 8,000 women leaders across 33 countries. IWF unites women from diverse fields to inspire, challenge, and support each other while fostering impactful collaboration worldwide through conferences and development programs.
* Tulane Venture Seed Fund is organized and operated according to the requirements of state and federal programs. Specifically, it is part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. It provides funding to states to support small business financing and investment. The program offers matching funds to states to help small businesses through measures such as venture capital programs. In Louisiana, the SSBCI programs are administered by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), which works with organizations such as Tulane’s Innovation Institute. The LEDC is responsible for deploying Louisiana’s share of federal funds to support small businesses and start-ups. Tulane Ventures bases its funding decisions on the merit of the proposed business plans, and not on the demographic identity, race, or sex of the applicants. To learn more, visit tulaneventures.com.
