Webinar | Women’s History Month 2022

Startup Global Women

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Startup Global Women

Unlocking global opportunities for women-owned small businesses

When women-led businesses export, they tend to earn more, pay more, employ more people and be more productive. By ensuring that all small businesses are equipped with the right tools, know-how, and connections, we can empower women entrepreneurs and unlock inclusive economic growth.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, join the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and NFTC’s Global Innovation Forum to explore how women entrepreneurs are growing resilient, global businesses, to learn how digital tools are making it easier than ever to reach international customers, and to discover emerging opportunities for women entrepreneurs in international trade.

On March 24, you will hear from successful women exporters, industry partners, and trade experts to help your business go global.

Join to learn:

The benefits of engaging in the global marketplace
Lessons learned and best practices from women entrepreneurs
Steps and strategies to enter new markets
Key considerations for exporting, such as finance, IP, logistics, technology, etc.
The public and private sector tools available to support you

Additional details, including a list of speakers and a link to join the webinar, will be sent to confirmed participants prior to the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamaica Gayle of the Global Innovation Forum at jamaica@globalinnovationforum.com.

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Agenda

Conversation with Global Women Startups:

It’s never been easier to build a global business. Learn from women who’ve done it.

Claudia Mirza, Co-Founder & CEO, Akorbi
Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, Founder & CEO, AcousticSheep
Moderator: Melissa Graham, Director of Leadership and Social Impact, Vital Voices Global Partnership

Advice and Resources for Going Global:

Insights and advice for small businesses entering the global marketplace from the private sector.

Maria Luisa Boyce, Vice President, UPS Global Public Affairs
Diana Doukas, U.S. Policy Programs Manager, Economic Impact, Meta
Rina Wulfing, NorthAm Policy & Campaigns Manager, Wise
Moderator: Jamaica Gayle, Executive Director, Global Innovation Forum

Government Resources for International Growth:

Tap into free services and resources to jumpstart your global business journey.

Ludwika Alvarez, Global Growth Lead for Tech Firms & Startups, U.S. Commercial Service – San Francisco, U.S. Department of Commerce
Christine Brown, Director, Trade Policy, Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration
Branden Ritchie, Director, Senior Trademark Counsel for Domestic Policy, Office of Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Moderator: Abigail Lantz, International Trade Specialist, Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Secretariat, U.S. Department of Commerce