PHILADELPHIA, PA — Keiretsu Forum MST and Pennovation Works are set to host the Women Founders Showcase on March 5, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to tackle the persistent funding gap for women-led startups. Aligned with International Women’s Day 2025 and its theme, “Accelerate Action,” the event aims to highlight opportunities for investment, mentorship, and collaboration while shining a spotlight on high-potential women-led ventures.
Despite women leading significant innovation across industries, they receive less than 2% of venture capital funding annually, according to PitchBook. The Women Founders Showcase seeks to address this inequity by introducing investors to women-founded companies actively raising capital, giving attendees the chance to support impactful and scalable solutions.
Event Details
The showcase will take place at Pennovation Works in Philadelphia from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. It will feature six presenting companies, a keynote address by venture partner Mellie Chow, and a panel discussion with leading investors and entrepreneurs.
- Date: March 5, 2025
- Location: Pennovation Works, Philadelphia
- Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Spotlight on Featured Speakers and Companies
Mellie Chow, a venture partner at Archangel Axion Fund with over two decades of experience advising early-stage companies, will deliver a keynote speech titled “What IFF We Could Accelerate Action?”. Chow will challenge founders, investors, and funders to enact meaningful change in the startup ecosystem.
The event will also spotlight six women-led startups driving innovation across healthcare, environmental sustainability, and technology. Presenting companies include:
- Actuated Medical (Maureen Mulvihill) – Creators of motion-based medical devices for precision healthcare.
- Relavo Medical (Sarah Lee) – Developers of safer, at-home dialysis technologies.
- Couplet Care (Stacie McEnyre) – Innovators in maternal and infant care solutions.
- InnovoTex (Krystle Karoscik) – Pioneers in drug delivery for challenging cancers.
- ConferenceConnect.com (Ashley Wilson) – Enhancing professional event collaboration through innovative platforms.
- Baleena (Julia Yan) – Combatting microplastic pollution through accessible filtration devices.
Driving Action Through Dialogue
Following the keynote, a panel discussion will explore actionable strategies for leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Topics will include navigating funding pathways beyond venture capital, structuring businesses for scalability, and building strong advisory networks.
Confirmed panelists include industry veterans and entrepreneurs such as Ellen Weber (Robin Hood Ventures), Lindsay R. Mozdziock (Morgan Lewis), and Julia Anthony (SOLUtion Medical), as well as several investors and founders featured during the event.
Advancing Economic Impact and Innovation
The Women Founders Showcase is a critical platform for bridging the gap between women entrepreneurs and the investment community. By fostering connections and creating actionable funding opportunities, the event aims to help women founders drive measurable economic impact and business growth.
This year’s showcase is expected to inspire meaningful investment and dialogue that will accelerate opportunities for women-led businesses—laying the groundwork for a more equitable and innovative future in entrepreneurship.
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