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EPICentre strives to build a more inclusive and innovative ecosystem to support women changemakers through the VentureWomen Program. This program provides female...

EPICentre strives to build a more inclusive and innovative ecosystem to support women changemakers through the VentureWomen Program. This program provides female founders and co-founders the opportunity to explore their ideas, increase their entrepreneurial skills, and build a business that is future proof.

Join us on Thursday, September 8th for the VentureWomen Final Pitch Competition where each of the eight ventures will pitch their business idea to a panel of judges and LIVE audience. The winner of the Final Pitch Competition will receive a $3,000 cash prize, sponsored by the Lucas Imagine Fund. Our She Inspires Award winner, sponsored by Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions, will receive $1,000 cash.

Event schedule:

• 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Final Pitch Competition
• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Wrap Up Celebration (light hors d’oeuvres will be available)

Our Final Pitch Judging Panel welcomes:

• Dr. Phillip Olla, Chief Executive Officer, Audacia Bioscience
• Jennifer Charron, President, Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions
• Lori Atkinson, Regional Manager and Coach, Libro Credit Union

Presenting VentureWomen businesses:

• Aline Ranieri, Founder of Diverse Jewelry
• Amy Saba, Founder of SoHum Candles Inc.
• Enisa Hyseni, Founder of With a Bow
• Izzah Siddiqui, Founder of Twist of Fusion
• Kennedy Murray, Founder of One Act at A Time
• Sarah Robbins, Founder of Sarah M Robbins Murals & Designs
• Taylor Meyers, Founder of All On Board Charcuterie
• Zule Ankamah, Founder of Zuleeats

The EPIC VentureWomen Program is in proud collaboration with RISE WindsorEssex and funded by FedDev Ontario.