Come learn how one woman entrepreneur is helping others put their best "heel" forward in all areas of business

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Women's Entrepreneurship

Come learn how one woman entrepreneur is helping others put their best "heel" forward in all areas of business

Join us for our next #WEWednesday event virtually or in person from Nashville, TN on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET.

We will welcome Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Kathi Vidal as she moderates a panel that embodies innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and intellectual property (IP) expertise. 

Breaking through barriers, these successful women have fostered ideas into prosperous ventures making a lasting impact. They will be sharing their riveting journeys and unveiling the significance of IP protection to attract investment, network, and connect with mentors.

Speakers:

• Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
• Lindsey Cox, CEO, LaunchTN
• Kayla Rodriguez Graff, Co-founder, SweetBio
• Toni Hickey, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Atmus Filtration Technologies
• Cris Lacy, Co-president, Warner Music Nashville
• Shannen Stewart, Founder, Heels & Handshakes

For more information, or if you have any questions or comments, please email us at We@uspto.gov.

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We look forward to continuing to support women entrepreneurs and promote education around IP. Please visit our website for future opportunities, resources, and tools available through the USPTO. 

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