Inspiring Women Series:  Female Internet Heroes 

London, Wednesday 3rd December 2008

A message from UBS following this event: "UBS Wealth Management were proud hosts of this event at our offices on Curzon Street in Mayfair, London.  We relished the opportunity to be involved with such a dynamic and exciting network and congratulate all members on their energy, vision and tenacity."

To understand more about UBS and what they do for entrepreneurs in the UK, contact Shona Baijal on 020 7567 5539 or at shona.baijal@ubs.com.  





In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of businesswomen setting up their own internet companies and obtaining prominent positions in the internet industry.


However, in the general business and tech media, businesswomen in internet companies are less visible.  This is also the case at awards competitions, venture capital forums and pitching events.

Yet a presence and visibility in these media and events is the key to obtaining market share for companies, receiving start-up seed capital, obtaining further financing and being invited to apply for senior executive positions.  Events and media are also valuable networking and education opportunities.



The Event

FreshIdeas Events have joined forces with TheNextWomen.com to hold the first in a series of events for and about women in the internet industry and it takes place in central London.  This event presents an excellent opportunity for greater participation and visibility in the internet industry.

The programme will include talks on setting up an online business, business models, raising finance, pitching your business and developing the UK and European market.



Agenda

The event will offer an overview of internet companies led, founded and funded by businesswomen.  

This will include a presentation by The NextWomen on female leadership in internet businesses, specifically internet entrepreneurs, executives and VCs.  The presentation will discuss the top 250 female internet heroes, some key start-ups, capital allocation and women and social media.



The evening will also include the following keynotes:

Top online female entrepreneur - on starting the business, financing the start and growing business, web development, setting up a team, marketing the business, using social media and pitching for awards.

Top executive in the online industry - on the European development of internet companies, challenging established companies, innovation in large companies and the use of internet in companies.

Investor in the online industry - on pitching your business, drafting a business plan and financing for women-led companies.


Promote your business - Exhibitors at the event will include:

Following applications to exhibit at the event, the following companies were selected:

Paula Wynne, Founder - Remote Employment

Remote Employment connects employers and job seekers who want a flexible work option, a job working from home or a home based business.

Laura Vale, Founder - The Language Of...

The Language Of... is an online treasure trove of foreign language literature for adults and children.

Gemma Trebble, Web Design & Production - MintTwist

MintTwist is an innovative Web Design Agency based in London.

Michelle Peers, Founder - Socialite London

Socialite is an exclusive members club for people who are passionate about socialising and dining out in London.

Cherie Lehman, Founder - Blu Bangle

Blu Bangle offer customers in the UK the ability to borrow a wide selection of high quality, high fashion jewellery for special occasions or to swap as often as they like.


Discussion and networking

There will be an opportunity for discussion, to put your questions to the speakers and to network and with like-minded individuals.










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