There are venture conferences and then there's it. As the seventh annual conference dedicated to women-led start-ups, you might think it is about a cause. But you'd be wrong. It is about results.

    * Over $425 million raised
    * Funding success rate exceeding 60%
    * 10 exits to date, including 2 IPOs

it was designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs who understand the value of extraordinary relationships. it connects entrepreneurs to investors, industry leaders, advisors, service providers, and every other player in the game.

Apply Now! (Deadline is August 13th, 2008)

Suitable for companies at any stage of growth, Astia is currently accepting applications from companies with at least one woman on the executive team in high growth industries (including life science, high tech, and clean tech companies). Benefits include:
    * Participation in Astia Entrepreneur Program
    * Access to VC and Angel investors through investor-led panels and workshops
    * Coaching by a team of current and former CEOs, VCs, angels and successful Entrepreneurs
    * Presentation skills coaching by a leading expert
    * Opportunity to pitch to an audience of VC and Angel investors at the 7th Annual Venture Conference
    * Year long relationship with Astia, with continued access to Astia Advisor database and initiation to Client-Only Events

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