Supporting Bold Ideas Driven By Women Leaders

The world of business is being transformed by fresh perspectives, strategic leadership, and purpose-driven innovation, with women emerging as influential forces behind this evolution. Across sectors such as finance, retail, healthcare, education, technology, and entrepreneurship, women are launching ventures, leading organizations, and introducing ideas that are reshaping industries and creating long-term impact. Their growing presence in leadership and decision-making continues to inspire progress, strengthen communities, and encourage a more balanced and inclusive business environment.

The FoundHER Initiative is dedicated to supporting and elevating women who are making meaningful contributions across the global business landscape. By bringing together entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and aspiring professionals, the initiative creates opportunities for connection, learning, recognition, and growth. Through our business conference in 2026 and 2027, the initiative aims to encourage leadership, celebrate achievements, inspire innovation, and build a future where women continue to thrive as influential voices in business worldwide.

Speaker at Founders 2.0 Conference

Women In Business Are CreatingImpact Beyond Profit

Women are leading businesses with innovation, resilience, and vision, driving change across industries and global markets. Despite their growing influence, challenges in leadership representation, access to funding, and equal opportunities continue to limit progress toward a more inclusive and balanced business ecosystem.

49%

Women founders account for nearly half of all new business applications.

Source: Empower

30%

Women hold roughly 30% of corporate board seats globally.

Source: Harvard Law School

2.3%

Global venture capital funding allocated to all-female founding teams.

Source: Founders Forum Group

The growing conversation around women in business initiatives highlights the importance of building inclusive spaces where female professionals and entrepreneurs can thrive. Through our upcoming business conference in 2026 and 2027, we aim to inspire meaningful collaboration, amplify women-led success stories, and encourage the next generation of leaders to drive progress with confidence.

Transforming Industries Through Women In Business

Business plays a powerful role in shaping economies, communities, industries, and opportunities across the world. From entrepreneurship and finance to leadership and innovation, businesses influence how people work, grow, connect, and succeed in an evolving global landscape. As industries continue to transform, the importance of diverse leadership and inclusive business environments becomes increasingly clear.

Women in Tech Conference

Strong women in business initiatives help organizations and industries:

Encourage stronger and more inclusive leadership.

Bring fresh perspectives to decision-making.

Promote innovation and long-term business growth.

Support women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders.

Create workplaces built on collaboration and equal opportunity.

Drive impactful change across industries and communities.

At our upcoming business event, we believe women should not only be included in business conversations but should actively lead and shape them. Women belong at the forefront as entrepreneurs, executives, investors, founders, strategists, innovators, and influential decision-makers driving meaningful progress across industries.

This commitment is reflected throughout the event experience through our speaker lineup, leadership-focused discussions, networking opportunities, entrepreneurship initiatives, and conversations designed to empower and elevate women in business.

Accelerating Change Through Women In Business

At our 2026 and 2027 business event and related initiatives, female founders, executives, investors, and professionals are contributing to conversations around business growth, workplace transformation, innovation strategies, sustainability, and emerging market opportunities. These discussions go beyond topics centered solely on women in business.

Women are actively participating in broader industry conversations that address real-world business challenges, leadership evolution, organizational growth, and the changing demands of today’s global economy. Keeping that in mind, through insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and leadership-focused discussions, the event highlights the impact, influence, and forward-thinking contributions women continue to make in shaping the modern business landscape.

Beyond The Glass Ceiling: Real Stories Of Women Who Changed The Game
Power in Perspective: Why Female Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever
At The End Of The Day, It's You: Radical Responsibility In Entrepreneurship
Strong Core, Strong Company: Roots Before Branches, Scale Beyond Limits
Redefining Success: What It Means To Thrive As A Woman Entrepreneur

The Numbers Behind The Impact

Talking about women in business is important, but creating opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and grow matters even more. That’s exactly what our initiative aims to do. Here’s a look at the numbers showing the impact we’ve making together:

46%Keynote speakers were women
43%Business-related speakers were women
42%Women moderators and session hosts

Spotlight On Women Transforming Industries

Our Founders 2.0 Conference celebrates ambitious women in business who are leading with confidence, driving meaningful change, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship through innovation, leadership, and powerful business ideas.

Amanda Marino

Amanda Marino

Founder & Chief Executive Owner

Next Level Recovery Associates

Stefania Cimino

Stefania Cimino

Executive Advisor

LMI Executive

Hajer Al Qassimi

Hajer Al Qassimi

Chief Digital & Data Officer

Susan Daniel, FCCA

Susan Daniel, FCCA

Founder & CEO

Aquilae Consulting LLC

Cynthia Saber

Cynthia Saber

Head, Marketing & Founder

Sunset Properties & CeceinDubai

Nesreen Elkhodary

Nesreen Elkhodary

VP & Head, Strategic People Partner EMEA & APAC Network infrastructure

Nokia

Miriam Schnyder

Miriam Schnyder

Founder, Owner & CEO

Art X on Glass AG

Kathrin Birk

Kathrin Birk

Owner & Founder

Chute AgencY & Manifattura VALOR

Cecilia Vallorani

Cecilia Vallorani

Founder & CEO

EchoEd L.C-Fz

Allie Huerta

Allie Huerta

Founder & CEO

Aim Colours

Shenika Batchelor

Shenika Batchelor

CEO & Co founder

Amarna Assisted Living

Kaewkhwangunn (KruGunn) Chantamunee

Kaewkhwangunn (KruGunn) Chantamunee

Founder & CEO

Fen-i Thailand

Katherine Tuominen

Katherine Tuominen

Founder

Culture Cure Pty. Ltd.

Erica Hansen

Erica Hansen

CEO & Founder

The Wisdom Collective LLC Companies

Laura Trendall

Laura Trendall

Director & Strategist

The GameChanger Consultancy

Voices Of Women Transforming Global Business

I think it's been really great. I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of people. It's so well organized, with so many different panelists and very interesting people. I would say the attendees are quite versatile and advanced as well.

Lola Eniolorunda

Lola Eniolorunda

Chief Operating Officer | VG Platform

Allie Huerta

Allie Huerta

Founder & CEO | Aim Colours

It's really been a great community. It's been fantastic to connect with other founders, seeing how much innovation there is, and seeing how collaborative the community is. Also, I feel that in this region, I've been really welcomed. I feel that innovation is thriving.

I’ve been incredibly impressed by how well this event has been organized, from the participants to the sessions and overall experience. I’ve learned so much, gained fresh perspectives, and left feeling truly inspired.

Karin Vardaman

Karin Vardaman

Executive Director & Founder | Working Circle

Speaker at Founders 2.0 Conference

Growth Becomes Meaningful When Women Help Shape It

Businesses today are evolving through innovation, collaboration, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. As industries become more competitive and globally connected, organizations benefit from diverse voices that bring fresh perspectives, stronger decision-making, and people-focused growth strategies.

At Founders 2.0 Conference, we are committed to spotlighting women in business who are creating impact through leadership, ambition, and transformative ideas. By promoting meaningful conversations and valuable networking opportunities, our business conference aims to empower women leaders and celebrate their role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship and business excellence.

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