If you pay any attention to the startup and investment world, you've likely heard the jaw-dropping statistic that women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding despite women-owned businesses representing 39.1% of all businesses in the U.S. - it's time for a change. 

On the evening of April 26th, the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship's Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead), in partnership with Ahana Foundation & Built Clean Ventures, is hosting a screening of the 2023 documentary, Show Her The Money. The screening will be followed by a panel, sponsored by Symetra, featuring local women in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem. 

Tickets now on sale! Current UW Students can email Winona Kantamaneni (wrennick@uw.edu) to request a discount code for student pricing. Get your ticket here - students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members welcome. 

Panelists:
Catherine Gray, Executive Producer, Show Her the Money | Investor & Founder, She Angel Investors
Michelle Goldberg, Venture Investor, Ignition/SoGal Ventures | Board Member, Bakkt
Jessica Kamada, Managing Partner, Swizzle Ventures
Esha Joshi, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Yoodli
Moderator: Divya Kakkad, Partner, Graham & Walker

About the film:
Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. Watch the trailer here.

The film follows four visionary founders as they endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. In spite of their dedication and passion constantly being challenged, these women, with the financial support and mentorship of their angel investors, become even more determined, resourceful and resilient, and the growth of their businesses is mind-blowing. Each business has the potential to become a “unicorn” (a billion dollar business). 

The opinions expressed in the film are those of individuals in the film, and should not be interpreted as opinions of event hosts, sponsors, or the University of Washington.