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Founder Friday

Founder Friday Mixers (February 3 in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, NYC, Madrid & Barcelona)

By Sepideh Nasiri (Corporate Sponsorships & Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting six global Founder Friday networking mixers for women entrepreneurs and their friends on Friday, February 3, 2012 in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York City, Madrid and Barcelona. Read More »

Founder Friday Networking Mixers (January 6 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York)

By Sepideh Nasiri (Corporate Sponsorships & Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting four Founder Friday networking events for women entrepreneurs and their friends on Friday, January 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and and New York.

Due to the holidays, Founder Friday Barcelona and Founder Friday Madrid (both in Spain) will not be holding Founder Friday mixers this month — they will resume in February 2012. Read More »

Founder Friday Networking Mixers (December 2 in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, NYC, Barcelona and Madrid)

By Sepideh Nasiri (Corporate Sponsorships & Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting four Founder Friday networking mixers for women entrepreneurs and their friends on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York City, Barcelona and Madrid.

Founder Friday Mixer (November 4 in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York, Madrid and Barcelona)

By Sepideh Nasiri (Corporate Sponsorships & Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting six global Founder Friday networking mixers for women entrepreneurs and their friends on Friday, November 4, 2011 in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York, Madrid and Barcelona. Thanks to our sponsors AOL, Ellas 2.0, Press Club and Pourtal for helping make this possible! Read More »

Founder Friday Mixers (October 7 in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Los Angeles!)

By Sepideh Nasiri (Corporate Sponsorships & Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting not one, not two, but THREE Founder Friday networking mixers on Friday, October 7, 2011:

Founder Friday Mixer (September 2 in San Francisco)

By Sabrina Bruning (Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting a Founder Friday networking mixer in downtown San Francisco on Friday, September 2, 2011.

Founders Kimberly Dillon of House of Mikko and Hadiyah Mujhid of Picture.ly are hosting this month. Please RSVP for Founder Friday San Francisco here. Read More »

Female Founders to Follow from TechStars, NewME Accelerators

By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)

In the last few weeks, we watched the NewMe accelerator launch the first class of minority led start-ups. We also watched the TechStars Boulder class launch a class of new ventures.

Here are the women starting some of those newly launched companies:

Angela Benton (Founder, Cued)
Angela founded of Cued, a mobile app changing the way you experience location. She co-founded NewMe and publishes Black Web 2.0. Follow her on Twitter at @ABenton. Read More »

Founder Friday Mixer (August 5 in San Francisco)

By Sabrina Bruning (Events Director, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting a Founder Friday networking mixer in downtown San Francisco on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Raissa Nebie (Co-Founder & CEO, Spoondate) will host aspiring and early-stage startup founders for the mixer. Read More »

Founder Friday Networking Mixer (July 29 in Chicago)

By Ishita Sharan (Founder Friday Coordinator, Women 2.0)

Women 2.0 is hosting a Founder Friday networking mixer in Chicago on Friday, July 29, 2011.

Sue Khim (Founder & CEO, EduLender), Sue Kim (Founder, Dress Me Sue) and Marian Mangoubi (Founder, Sassy CEO) will host aspiring and early-stage startup founders for the mixer. Read More »

Founder Friday Chandler (Phoenix) on June 24

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Calling Arizona entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks and bites at Gangplank on Friday night. Afterward, we invite you to stay for Startup Weekend Chandler!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on June 24 in Arizona before Startup Weekend!

Cheryl Marquez (Co-Founder, Hand Things Down) and Katie Charland (Director of Operations, Gangplank) will be your Founder Friday hosts on Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5pm at Gangplank in Chandler, AZ.

RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Chandler on June 24.

The $10 ticket covers wine and appetizers with fellow female founders before Startup Weekend. Hope to see you there!

Founder Friday San Francisco on June 3

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Calling edu-tech entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks in San Francisco on Friday night. Afterward, we invite you to stay for Startup Weekend.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on June 3 in San Francisco!

Vivienne Ming (Co-Founder & CEO, Socos) will be your Founder Friday host on Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5pm at Blueprint Labs in San Francisco.


Thanks to Michael O’Donnell for taking pictures! You can like and then tag them on Facebook here.

Please RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday SF.

The $7 ticket covers wine and appetizers with fellow female founders before Startup Weekend. Hope to see you there!

Women 2.0 Mixer in Singapore on June 6

Calling Singapore entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks and bites at Smart Space on Monday, June 6 in Singapore.

Join Audrey Tan and Min Xuan (Co-Founders, PlayMoolah) on Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7pm at SmartSpace in Singapore for a Women 2.0 and SGEntrepreneurs mixer.

Women 2.0′s PITCH Director Aihui Ong (Founding CEO & CTO, Love With Food will also be in attendance.

Free RSVP here for Women 2.0 mixer in Singapore on June 6.

This Women 2.0 event is co-hosted by SGEntrepreneurs. Special thanks to drinks and venue sponsor SmartSpace, a collaborative workspace based in Singapore for new business ventures around the world, particularly in design, media and technology.

Founder Friday New York City on June 10

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Calling New York entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks and bites at General Assembly on Friday night. Afterward, we invite you to stay for Startup Weekend.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on June 10 in NYC before Startup Weekend!

Arielle Scott, Danielle Leslie and Virgilia Singh (Co-Founders, GenJuice) will be your Founder Friday hosts on Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5pm at General Assembly in New York City.

Please RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Denver on June 3.

The $10 ticket covers wine and appetizers with fellow female founders before Startup Weekend. Hope to see you there!

Founder Friday Denver on June 3

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Calling Denver entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks and bites at WorkBrite on Friday night. Afterward, we invite you to stay for Denver Startup Weekend.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on June 3 in Denver before Startup Weekend!

Oza Klanjsek (Founder & Developer, ZebraMinds) will be your Founder Friday host on Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5pm at WorkBrite in Denver, CO.



Please RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Denver on June 3.

The $10 ticket covers wine and appetizers with fellow female founders before Startup Weekend. Hope to see you there!

Founder Friday Boston on June 3

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event organized with like-minded organizations like Startup Weekend and TechStars.

Join us for Founder Friday right before Startup Weekend on June 3!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on June 3 in Boston!

Katie Rae (Managing Director, TechStars) and Caren Cioffi (VP, Brightcove) will be your Founder Friday hosts on Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5pm at TechStars office in Boston.

Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over wine and appetizers at the TechStars office on Friday night. Afterward, some of us will head over to Startup Weekend Boston together.


Please register here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Boston on June 3. The $10 ticket covers wine and appetizers at the TechStars office. Hope to see you there!

Founder Friday San Francisco on May 6

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Join us for Founder Friday right before Startup Weekend and Ruby on Rails Outreach Workshop for Women on May 6!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on May 6 in San Francisco!

Cathy Edwards (Co-Founder & CTO, Chomp) will be your Founder Friday host on Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 5:30pm at Bar Agricole in San Francisco, CA.

Calling San Francisco entrepreneurs! Network with fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks at Bar Agricole on Friday night. Afterward, some of us will head over to Startup Weekend San Francisco or Ruby on Rails Outreach Workshop together.
Please RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in San Francisco on May 6.

Founder Friday Melbourne on May 6

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event.

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Join us for Founder Friday right before Startup Weekend Melbourne on May 6!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Mixer on May 6 in Melbourne!

Kate Kendall (Founder & Curator, TheFetch) will be your Founder Friday host on Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 5:30pm at Duck Duck Goose in Melbourne, Australia.

Calling Melbourne entrepreneurs! Meet fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, over drinks and dinner in Melbourne. After Founder Friday, some of us will head over to Startup Weekend Melbourne together. Please RSVP here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Melbourne on May 6.

Women 2.0 members save $20 on Startup Weekend Melbourne tickets with code “Women2″.

Founder Friday in Baltimore on April 15

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event organized in partnership with like-minded organizations like Startup Weekend. Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Join us for Founder Friday right before Women 2.0 Startup Weekend on April 15!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday on April 15 in Baltimore!

Monica Beeman (Regional Director Maryland, Lendio and Lead of Women.Tech) will be your host on Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 5pm at Langermann’s in Baltimore, MD.

Join fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, for dinner to meet each other in Baltimore. After Founder Friday, we will walk over to Startup Weekend Baltimore together. Please register here for Women 2.0 Founder Friday in Baltimore on April 15.

After Founder Friday, join us for Startup Weekend Baltimore. The first 20 members of Women 2.0 to register for Startup Weekend Baltimore with discount code “FOUNDERFRIDAY” save 20% on their Startup Weekend ticket! Follow the event on Twitter here and join Startup Weekend Baltimore on Facebook here.

Founder “Two-sday” in Tel Aviv on February 22

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event. Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Meet fellow Women 2.0 members in your city! This time we’re meeting in Tel Aviv before Startup Weekend and we’ve partnered with Yazamiyot.

Women 2.0 Founder “Two-sday” on Tuesday, February 22nd in Tel Aviv!

Join fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, for dinner on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 @ 6pm to meet each other at Women 2.0 Founder “Two-sday” before Startup Weekend Tel Aviv. Tech entrepreneur Maya Elhalal will be speaking.

Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect for Founder “Two-sday” in Tel Aviv.

Founder Fridays are usually on Fridays as Startup Weekends usually start on Fridays. However Startup Weekend Tel Aviv starts on Wednesday, we are hosting Founder Twos-day on Tuesday. “Founder Two-sday” refers to Women “2.0″ as well as the saying “Twice as good on a Tuesday.”

Women 2.0 members save 10% on Startup Weekend Tel Aviv tickets when you register here. Read More »

Founder Friday in Mountain View on November 19

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event organized in partnership with like-minded organizations like Startup Weekend. Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Join us for Founder Friday right before Women 2.0 Startup Weekend on November 19!

Women 2.0 Founder Friday on November 19th in Mountain View!

Himani Amoli (Co-Founder, MicroMobs and StartupRoots) will be your host on Friday, November 19th, 2010 @ 5pm at Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, CA.

Join fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, for dinner to meet each other before attending Women 2.0 Startup Weekend at 7pm. Please RSVP here by Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 so we know how many people to expect for Founder Friday on November 19 in Mountain View.

After Founder Friday, stay and join us for Women 2.0 Startup Weekend which starts at 7pm on Friday, November 19.

Women 2.0 save 20% on tickets to Women 2.0 Startup Weekend (November 19-21 in Mountain View, CA). Use discount code “women20″ when you register here for Women 2.0 Startup Weekend.

Friday Friday in NYC on November 12

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Women 2.0 is holding a Founder Friday before NYC Startup Weekend.

Meet fellow startup founders in NYC (both aspiring and current) for drinks and networking on Friday, November 12. Then we will walk over to Startup Weekend together.

Join Women 2.0 Founder Friday on November 12 in NYC!

Tal Flanchraych (Cabulous Co-Founder & PlumWillow Product Manager) will be your host for Founder Friday in NYC on Friday, November 12 @ 5pm.

Join fellow founders (both current and aspiring) over appetizers and drinks. Please RSVP for NYC Founder Friday on November 12, here.

After Founder Friday, we will walk over to NYC Startup Weekend, the 54-hour hackathon event happening November 12-14, 2010 at Tipping Point Partners’ office nearby.

Want to hold a Founder Friday in your city?

If a Startup Weekend is not being held in your city, you may host an independent Founder Friday event. Please note that we are more likely to host a Founder Friday in your city sooner if a Startup Weekend is coming up. Founder Friday leads must be approved by Women 2.0 before hosting the event. Fill out the form here if you are interested in hosting a Founder Friday in your city!

Founder Thursday in Seattle on November 11

Founder Friday is a Women 2.0 networking event organized in partnership with like-minded organizations like Startup Weekend. Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Meet fellow Women 2.0 members in your city! This time we’re meeting in Seattle before Startup Weekend.

Women 2.0 Founder Thursday on November 11th in Seattle!

Jennifer Cabala (Editor & CEO, Seattle 2.0) has made reservations for dinner on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 @ 5:30pm at Joey’s Restaurant in Seattle.

Join fellow Women 2.0 founders, aspiring and current, for dinner to meet each other before attending Seattle Startup Weekend or NWEN Entrepreneur University the next day.

Founder Fridays are usually on Fridays as Startup Weekends usually start on Fridays. However Seattle Startup Weekend starts at 5pm on Friday while NWEN Entrepreneur University runs all day Friday, so we are hosting Founder Friday *just this once* on Thursday, November 11th in Seattle before Startup Weekend.

The ticket is free but we expect each attendee to order dinner or appetizers and pay for their respective orders. We have reserved the VIP room so everyone can mingle. Should you have to cancel, kindly inform us ASAP, so that we can allow other women to attend.

Founder Friday in Portland on November 12

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Women 2.0 is holding a Founder Friday before Startup Weekend Portland.

Meet fellow startup founders (both aspiring and current) in Portland, Oregon for drinks and networking on Friday, November 12. After Founder Friday, we will head over to Startup Weekend together.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday on November 12 in Portland before Startup Weekend

Ivo Lukas (Founder & CEO, 24Notion and Managing Director, Portland Chapter of Girls in Tech) is hosting a Women 2.0 mixer.

Join us for Founder Friday Portland on November 12 @ 5pm to meet fellow founders (both aspiring and current) over appetizers and drinks with before Startup Weekend.

» RSVP for FREE for Founder Friday Portland on November 12, 2010 here.

Women 2.0 members save big on tickets to Portland Startup Weekend!

Startup Weekend Portland starts Friday, November 12 and ends Sunday, November 14, 2010. Join the 54-hour hackathon to launch an idea, find co-founders and to get a taste of the entrepreneurial experience!

Women 2.0 members receive 20% off Startup Weekend Boston tickets with coupon code “women20″ here.

Founder Friday in Boston on November 12

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Women 2.0 is holding a Founder Friday before Startup Weekend Boston.

Meet fellow startup founders in Boston (both aspiring and current) for drinks and networking on Friday, November 12. Then we will walk over to Startup Weekend together.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday on November 12 in Boston before Startup Weekend

Join Women 2.0 for Founder Friday Boston on Friday, November 12 @ 5:15pm with Ali Powell (Founder, Boston WomenPreneurs).

Meet fellow entrepreneurs (both aspiring and current female founders of tech startups) over drinks before Startup Weekend Boston. Please RSVP for Founder Friday Boston on November 12.

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Founder Thursday Los Angeles on October 14

Everyone has to eat, so why not share a meal and startup stories? Women 2.0 is holding a Founder Thursday to network the women attending Los Angeles Startup Weekend. Join fellow founders, both aspiring and current, for appetizers, drinks, and networking on Thursday, October 14 in Los Angeles.

Women 2.0 Founder Thursday on October 14 in Santa Monica

Giang Biscan (AsAble Founder & Mixergy Producer), Katrina Razavi (Marriage.com Founder & CEO) and Cassie Rice (SocialBlaze Co-Founder) are your hosts for the evening. Please join Women 2.0 for Founder Thursday Los Angeles on Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 6pm to meet fellow founders (both aspiring and current) over appetizers and drinks at Siemer & Associates’s Ocean Deck in Santa Monica before Los Angeles Startup Weekend. RSVP here for Founder Thursday Los Angeles.

Women 2.0 members save 20% on Los Angeles Startup Weekend tickets with coupon code “women20″ here.

Want to hold a Founder Friday in your city?

If a Startup Weekend is not being held in your city, you may host an independent Founder Friday event. Please note that we are more likely to host a Founder Friday in your city sooner if a Startup Weekend is coming up. Founder Friday leads must be approved by Women 2.0 before hosting the event. Fill out the form here if you are interested in hosting a Founder Friday in your city!