Embracing Authenticity

In 2024, our Summit focused on what it means to Embrace Authenticity. Embracing Authenticity calls upon all of us to harness our unique strengths by allowing our identities to shape our experiences. Our most valuable insights stem from personal experiences and authentic relationships that allow us to create meaningful impact on the world. Today’s entrepreneurs build innovation from experience, bridging connections in a world of diverse perspectives. Embracing Authenticity is key to inclusion, innovation, and diverse leadership, and is the driving force behind each individual’s entrepreneurial journey.

Keynotes

Choosing Self-Confidence & Finding Your Superpower

Lisa Sun
Founder and CEO of GRAVITAS

Capital with Character: The Power of Authenticity in Venture Capital

Yasmin Cruz Ferrine
General Partner of Visible Hands

Authentic Flavor: The Impact of Culture on the Food Industry

Irene Shiang Li
Co-Founder of Mei Mei Restaurant Group

Lightning Talks

Switching Lanes, Finding Success: Thriving in a Non-Linear Career Path

Roxane Cosnard des Closets
Senior Manager of Financial Systems at Glossier

Breaking Ground: Strategies for Trailblazing in a Well-Established Industry

Kati Fernandez
Director of Content Strategy at ESPN

Workshops

Building Bridges: The Intersection of Community Mastery and Culture

Chareeda Rustanavibul
VP of Startup Banking at Silicon Valley Bank

Mindful Hustle: Strengthening Your Mental Health Muscle for Success

Rev'd

LinkedIn Mastery: Unleash Your Profile's Full Potential

Adebukola Ajao
Founder of and Digital Marketing Consultant for B.D.Y. Consult

Beyond 9 to 5: Master the Side Hustle and Career Balancing Act

Sarah Nadarajah
Founder of Rocky Canyon Rustic

Authentic Alliances: Building Your Personal Board of Directors

Fatema Janahi
Technical Program Manager II at Google

Finding Your Voice: Successful Storytelling to Make People Listen

Madison Mcllwain
Co-Host & Founder of The Room Podcast

Investing in You: Shaping Your Financial Future & Building Wealth

Bank of America

Courageous Conversations: Building a Truly Inclusive Brand in a Taboo Industry

Éva Goicochea
CEO and Creative Director of Maude

Panel

Wellness Wisdom: Balancing Wellness and Entrepreneurial Drive

Meaghan St. Marc, Founder and CEO of Rev'd Indoor Cycling
Éva Goicochea, CEO and Creative Director for Maude
Grace Kryzanski, Founder of A Little More Grace & Chief of Staff and Franchise Liaison at Rev'd Indoor Cycling
Dallas Ducar, President & CEO of Transhealth

WISE uses an inclusive definition of “women” and “female”, and we welcome transwomen, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who identify, have identified, or have been identified as female or women.