A panel discussion on funding, growth and playing the long game hosted with Reed Women in Tech.

A panel discussion on funding, growth and playing the long game, hosted in partnership with Reed Women in Tech as part of University of Warwick’s CreaTech Frontiers programme.

Every founder hits the same question eventually: how do we get the money in and keep it coming? All founders are welcome to this inspirational event featuring female leaders in tech

Join CreaTech Frontiers and Reed Women in Tech for an evening of honest conversation about funding, growth, and the decisions that shape both. We've brought together female entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journeys to talk candidly about what's actually worked (and what hasn't) when it comes to building sustainable cash flow and scaling on their own terms.

What we'll cover:

The full funding landscape (including private investment, VC, small business loans, bootstrapping, grants, and public sector bids) and how to know what fits your business

How to work out when (and whether) to scale, and what ‘right’ looks like for you rather than for someone else's growth story

Practical ways to improve your odds when you're playing the funding game

Real stories from founders who've been in the room, made the pitch, and lived with the outcome either way

Format:

A moderated panel discussion followed by open networking. Light refreshments (tea, coffee and snacks) provided.

Who it's for?

Founders and business owners at any stage (including both women and allies!), whether you're weighing your first funding round or working out how to sustain growth you've already got. No prior funding experience assumed.

Further information

Hosted by sector lead for the Sustainable Business: People, Place and Purpose, Natalie Griffith (35-year veteran of games and tech), Scale & Sustain is part of the CreaTech Frontiers programme, University of Warwick is proud to host these series of activities focussed on Sustainable Business; People, Place and Purpose.

This event is supported by Ode Creatives, a Coventry-based agency creating culturally relevant campaigns, content and experiences that connect brands with diverse audiences and support underrepresented creatives. This event will be caputured, so please email the team if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed: Creativeanddigital@warwick.ac.uk

In collaboration with: Reed Women in Technology

The Reed Women in Technology Community is a 4,250 person network established in 2019 to help close the gender gap in the Technology industry. We do this by:

Supporting women in technology and transformation to achieve their goals and ambitions. Through:

-Access to mentoring (Over the last 7 years we have created over 1,900 mentoring relationships)

-Access to personal & professional development opportunities (weekly webinars, workshops. coaching sessions)

-Access to regular networking opportunities (In person and virtual)

Bringing more women in to the industry, by:

-Increasing visibility of female role models

-Demystifying tech roles

-Providing the above support to people trying to enter the industry (transitioners, returners, early careers)

-Creating better pathways in to technology careers

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