FEMALE FOUNDER
FESTIVALS

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The Female Founder Festivals have officially wrapped up across the country

What an incredible series of events it’s been! Our Female Founder Festivals have now wrapped up across the country, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, insights, and connections forged. We extend our deepest gratitude to every single person who made these festivals a resounding success.

To our inspiring attendees who brought their passion and questions, thank you for showing up and engaging with such enthusiasm. A special thank you also goes out to our phenomenal guest speakers, dynamic MCs, insightful panellists, and everyone behind the scenes who dedicated their time and expertise – your contributions were invaluable in fostering an environment where female entrepreneurs could learn, network, and thrive.

We’re immensely proud of the community we’ve built and can’t wait to see the innovative ventures that bloom from the seeds planted at these events!

Key event insights

Supported networking with women entrepreneurs, industry peers and experts in your city

Question time with a brilliant panel of women founders in both the early and later stages of business

Seek guidance from female entrepreneurs who have been where you are and know what it takes to succeed

Everything you need to submit a stand-out entry to our 2025 Kickstarter Challenge, a start-up competition where we give away $60K worth of equity-free funding

Free professional headshots to give your brand a boost

From coast to coast: The Female Founder Festivals 2025 journey!

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Caitlin Judd

Meet Caitlin, your festival host

The fabulous Caitlin Judd will be hosting all the Female Founder Festivals

Caitlin is the co-founder of lady-brains, a platform dedicated to helping early-stage founders and their businesses grow, so they can live more fulfilling, meaningful and sustainable lives. In addition to hosting all the Female Founder Festivals, Caitlin will be facilitating the panel discussions AND delivering exclusive lady-brains x Enterprising Women workshops. Listen to Caitlin in action on the lady-brains podcast! Or check out her Instagram.

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