Published on: 10/31/2023 14:21 PM
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Invest in HER: Empowering women's ventures
How do you find the right investors and funding to get your great ideas from concept to market? Join us online or in person at the WB Collective in New Orleans on Friday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to noon CT to hear stories of perseverance and determination from women entrepreneurs who succeeded in securing funding for their big ideas.
Get inspired by women like Khristie Landrew: after a successful career working at General Electric (GE), she founded Utopia Creations, a luxury jewelry, apparel, and accessories brand specializing in custom-made pieces that celebrate the culture, history, legacy, and pride of its customers.
You’ll also learn what resources are available to help you start and sustain your own business ventures.
Confirmed speakers:
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Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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Dr. Trivia Frazier, CEO, Obatala Sciences
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Khristie D. Landrew, Founder and CEO, Utopia Creations, LLC
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Phala K. Mire, President and CEO, Women’s Business Enterprise Council South (WBEC South)
For more information, or if you have any questions, please email us at We@uspto.gov.
To learn more about resources that support women entrepreneurs, please visit the Empowering Women Entrepreneurs webpage. See upcoming events, mentorship opportunities, and tools available through the USPTO.
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