Innovation Women Newsletter #199Innovation Women Newsletter #199May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

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DID YOU SAY NEWDID YOU SAY NEWFEATURES?FEATURES?WE SURE DID...WE SURE DID...

Dear Innovation Women,

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Whether you're an event manager or a speaker, you'll discover lots of great newfeatures.

Speakers: search and apply for speaking opportunities onlineEvent managers: post your own speaking opportunities and calls for speakersTrack and manage invitations/applications on your dashboardAnd more!

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Not yet a speaker? Use the code IWNEWFEATURESIWNEWFEATURES to receive a 50% discount onyour first year. Valid until May 20th, 11:59 PM and only for first time members.

That's a sneak peek of one of our features up above. Stay tuned for more!

Bobbie and the Innovation WomenInnovation Women team

WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED IN PUBLIC SPEAKINGWORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019Innovation Women has partnered with Staples tooffer a workshop on Getting Started withGetting Started withPublic SpeakingPublic Speaking . Join us in the new StaplesStudio in Brighton, as we share ways you can usepublic speaking as a career and business game

changer. Meet the Innovation Women team andother Innovation Women members. Network andget to know other leading women in the localbusiness community. Innovation Womenmembers can also record a video for theirInnovation Women profiles - we have heard fromconference organizers over and over again thatthis is key for getting booked: they want to seeyou speak before inviting you to speak! More info

and tickets herehere .

INNOVATION WOMEN POPUP - DURHAM NH EDITIONINNOVATION WOMEN POPUP - DURHAM NH EDITION

Innovation Women and Benson Consulting arehosting another awesome Innovation Women Pop-up event - this time in Durham, NH.

Join us on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 as we share ways youcan use public speaking as a career and businessgame changer. Meet the Innovation Women teamand other Innovation Women members. Network

and get to know other leading women in the local business community. InnovationWomen members can also record a video for their Innovation Women profiles - we haveheard from conference organizers over and over again that this is a key feature forgetting booked: they want to see you speak before inviting you to speakingengagements! More information here.More information here.

VISIBILITY AND STATUS: HOW PROFESSIONAL WOMENVISIBILITY AND STATUS: HOW PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

CAN SHINE BRIGHTERCAN SHINE BRIGHTER

June 5 2019, Boston MAJune 5 2019, Boston MAVisibility and Marketing are central to helpinganyone (a potential customer, a partner, acoworker) to understand a concept and persuadingthem to take action. in this evening event, we’retapping four leading consultants for their top tipsand advice on ways to create standing for yourselfand build trust ; how to implement a marketing (or

persuasion) strategy; and how to create great content for your target community values.understanding these strategies can help you promote your projects and programs, andyour career. More information here.More information here.

LIVEWORX IS HOSTING AN INNOVATION WOMEN POP-UP!LIVEWORX IS HOSTING AN INNOVATION WOMEN POP-UP!

Join us at LiveWorx 2019!Join us at LiveWorx 2019!LiveWorx is the definitive event for digitaltransformation and brings together 6500+technologists to learn about cutting-edgetechnology, experience hands-on demos, andengage with a powerful and extensiveprofessional network.

The Innovation Women Pop-UpInnovation Women Pop-Up , Tuesday,June 11, is an Innovation Women production and

will focus on topics such as leadership, communication, mentoring and hiring, with thegoal of creating diverse and inclusive environments in the STEM fields. Additionally, a

Coaching Corner will be available for attendees to walk in and have one-on-onediscussion with experts in diversity, Human Resources, careers in STEM andmore. RegisterRegister for the full conference, June 10-13 to take advantage of 4 amazingdays focused on digital transformation. Can’t make the full event? Register for adiscounted one-day pass for June 11. This pass includes the Innovation Women Pop-Up. Use code:ONEDAY19code:ONEDAY19

SEE OUR SPEAKERS IN ACTIONSEE OUR SPEAKERS IN ACTION

Check out what our speakers are up to! Check out what our speakers are up to! You can find more upcoming InnovationWomen talks listed on our blog!listed on our blog!

Miracle OlatunjiMiracle Olatunji will be speaking atINVENTURE$ 2019INVENTURE$ 2019 June 5-7June 5-7 inCalgary Canada. She was also namedone of 25 2019 Young Futur ists25 2019 Young Futur ists byThe Root.

Rachel Braun Scher lRachel Braun Scher l will be speaking at"Women-Centered Design: The"Women-Centered Design: Thefuture of innovation & investment"future of innovation & investment"June 4June 4 in Vancouver Canada.

Carr ie KuehnCarr ie Kuehn will be speaking at these upcoming events:RAPS Convergence 2019RAPS Convergence 2019 September 23September 23 in PhiladelphiaPA, and The SFDA Annual Conference 2019The SFDA Annual Conference 2019 SeptemberSeptember3030 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

INNOVATION WOMEN SPEAK! WEBINAR SERIESINNOVATION WOMEN SPEAK! WEBINAR SERIES

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Learn:The Analyze and Synthesize technique for redesigning slides

How to create simple and easy to understand presentations

Learn more and register here.Learn more and register here.

SUBSCRIPTION SHOW 2019SUBSCRIPTION SHOW 2019

Subscription Show 2019Subscription Show 2019Focusing on the Business of Subscriptions

November 4-6, 2019 Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA

FINALLY. The subscription industry conference you have been waiting for. Three Days.1000+ of your subscription peers. Leading experts. Inspiring keynotes. 70+ learningworkshops. 100+ technology and services companies in the Exhibition Hall. Subscriptiontechnology demonstrations. Amazing networking. All subscriptions. In this one industryconference, attendees will be able to connect with peers, learn the latest bestsubscription-focused best practices, and talk to technology and service vendors fromacross the entire subscription ecosystem to move their subscription businesses forward.More information here.More information here.

Innovation Women members, don’t forget to use promotional code SS19INNOSS19INNO whenyou register, so you can save 10% on your tickets!

WOMEN'S IP WORLDWOMEN'S IP WORLD

Northon's Media, PR & Marketing Ltd is making anexclusive offer to all members of Innovation Women. Anew publication, Women's IP WorldWomen's IP World , will be launched atthe 2019 AIPPI World Congress2019 AIPPI World Congress in London, inSeptember. It is designed as a platform to show thatwomen play a very important role in the field of IP andinnovation. Submit a two-page article on your chosen

topic and complement it with a full-page advertisement detailing your firm or business’sservice. Includes a full-page profile detailing your accolades, experience andachievements. Click here to see the special offer for Innovation Women Members.Click here to see the special offer for Innovation Women Members.

GENDERSCAN SURVEYGENDERSCAN SURVEY

Did you know that both women AND men benefit fromgender balance at work? It actually boosts performance andwell-being in the workplace for everybody! Data from GenderScan’s 2017 report has proven it! Taking a few minutes toanswer the questionnaire is taking time to improve genderbalance at work and to enable more women and men to

benefit from it. Please be sure to check the "InnovationPlease be sure to check the "InnovationWomen" tracking box on the survey (all of your answers will remainWomen" tracking box on the survey (all of your answers will remainanonymous). anonymous). The survey is accessible online through May 31 2019 May 31 2019 ongenderscan.orggenderscan.org

SAY 'HELLO' TO SOME OF OUR NEW MEMBERSSAY 'HELLO' TO SOME OF OUR NEW MEMBERS

Here are more women who keep talking:Here are more women who keep talking:

Every week we welcome our new members in the event manager newsletter. (Well, atleast the ones who add their picture and fill out the profile right away.) Event managerscan invite these speakers, and others, to speak at their events. Just sign up for a freeaccount on the Innovation Women website.

The Women Who Keep Speaking section? These are the Women Who Persist. They arecommitted to the speaker role and will not be denied their voice.

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES!ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES!

Created by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

(CWEL) at Babson College, the #1 school for entrepreneurship inthe world, the Women Innovating Now (WIN) LabWomen Innovating Now (WIN) Lab provideswomen entrepreneurs with an inspiring community and a rigorous,experiential process that catalyzes innovative thinking and enablesthem to successfully scale and transform businesses. Apply to theApply to theBoston accelerator hereBoston accelerator here - Applications due TODAY, MayApplications due TODAY, May17. 17. Apply to the Miami accelerator hereApply to the Miami accelerator here - Applications due - Applications dueJune 1.June 1.

Founders Live! Boston - May 29 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 pmFounders Live! Boston - May 29 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 pmFounders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competitionsweeping the globe. Five handpicked companies take the hot seatwith only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe theirvalue proposition in front of an eager audience. Bring your friendsand co-workers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local

entrepreneurs and vote for what you think will be the next big thing...built in Boston.More information here.More information here.

If you are a startup seeking capital and/or partnerships, submit yourplan for the opportunity to present at The 19th Annual NewThe 19th Annual NewYork Venture SummitYork Venture Summit , the premier venue connecting emerging-growth companies with active Venture Capitalists, CorporateInvestors, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers, and StrategicPartners. Presented by youngStartup Ventures, The 2019 NewYork Venture Summit provides an unparalleled opportunity forstartups to meet, network, and showcase their innovative

investment opportunities to a leading group of investors. More information here.More information here.

Chloe CapitalChloe Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in women-ledinnovation companies. In collaboration with amazing CityChampions, Chloe Capital will be holding investing workshops andpitch events across the U.S. during the Chloe Capital NationalTour. More information here.More information here.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Here are the latest events and networking opportunities - more events are listed onmore events are listed onour blog!our blog!

Boston TechJam - June 13 2019, Boston MABoston TechJam - June 13 2019, Boston MABoston TechJam is returning to City Hall Plaza onJune 13! This is a time when we all come togetherfrom every corner of our innovation economy tocelebrate and accelerate our leading position. It’s a

collaboration between local tech companies, leading industry groups, the city of Boston,and you!. More information here.More information here.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage -Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage -June 24 2019, Washington DCJune 24 2019, Washington DCThe Newseum marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the19th Amendment, which guaranteed all American women the rightto vote, with a conversation featuring today’s top political journalists.The program will also celebrate the work of Miriam Michelson, arevolutionary journalist and best-selling feminist novelist wholeveraged her fame and notoriety to keep the suffrage movement

on the front page of the news at the turn of the 20th century. More information here.More information here.

MENTOR OPPORTUNITIESMENTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Ambitious Ladies In TechAmbitious Ladies In TechALT (Ambitious Ladies in Tech) is a mentor network that endeavors tohelp women in technology startups achieve their career goals throughcoaching, skills development and networking. ALT works to give extrastructure and guidance to ambitious ladies who want and deserve tobe promoted up. More information here.More information here.

Woman To Woman Mentor ingWoman To Woman Mentor ingWoman to Woman Mentoring, Inc. cultivates mentoringrelationships that provide women with guidance, support, and

community connections. They offer programs that are uniquely geared toward womenwho are seeking support during a time of growth and change. More information here.More information here.

WEEKLY READ: Girls and PhilanthropyWEEKLY READ: Girls and Philanthropy

Giving by Women’s FundsWomen’s Funds Has Soared. And They’re GettingMore Savvy and StrategicGiving Women Better Access to F inanceWomen Better Access to F inance Could Unlock$330 Billion in Annual Global RevenueEmpowering WomenEmpowering Women in the Fourth Industrial RevolutionTips for women in techwomen in tech : “Setbacks and ‘failures’ are reallylearning opportunities”Events for women in techEvents for women in tech

SIGN UP AS A SPEAKER TODAY: GET MORE VISIBLESIGN UP AS A SPEAKER TODAY: GET MORE VISIBLE

Innovation Women is completely self-service for both the event managers and speakers.Just sign up for an account (everyone starts as a free event manager). Then you cantake the next steps and become a speaker if you wish.

Go to Innovation WomenInnovation Women - sign up today.Verify your email (just click on the link in the email we send you). Once weapprove you, you can search for speakers. Are you a speaker? Click on the "become a speaker" button on the top right. Have a partner code or special offer code to use? Enter the code and press"apply". Look for the right price to make sure your coupon is accepted. Ourregular membership fee is just $100.Enter your credit card info (our subscriptions are securely managed by Stripe). Build your profile.

Still wondering whether to become an IW speaker? This week's SPEAKERSPEAKER newsletterhas lots of calls for speakers JUST LIKE THESEJUST LIKE THESE:

1. QueryCon 2019QueryCon 2019 June 20-21 2019 New York, NY Deadline June 1 2019 -Deadline June 1 2019 -TechTech

2. Chaos Conf 2019Chaos Conf 2019 September 26, 2019 San Francisco CA Deadline May 31Deadline May 312019 - Tech2019 - Tech

3. Research Tr iangle PowerShell SaturdayResearch Tr iangle PowerShell Saturday September 21, 2019 Raleigh, NCDeadline June 2 2019 - TechDeadline June 2 2019 - Tech

4. 2020 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference2020 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference February 2-5, 2020Phoenix AZ Deadline June 7 2019 - HealthcareDeadline June 7 2019 - Healthcare

5. SEMICON Europa 2019SEMICON Europa 2019 November 12-15 Munich Germany Deadline May 24Deadline May 242019 - Tech2019 - Tech

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Kathryn RoseKathryn Rose MA, Michelle T illis LedermanMichelle T illis Lederman NJ, Nancy ShenkerNancy Shenker AZ, LaraineLaraineMcKinnonMcKinnon CA, Emerald GreenForestEmerald GreenForest MA, Catalina ValenzuelaCatalina Valenzuela FL, Adr ienneAdrienneGarlandGarland NY, Lor i RichardsonLori Richardson MA, T ina AdolfssonTina Adolfsson MA, Miracle OlatunjiMiracle Olatunji MA,

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We work with a wide variety of membership and professional organizations. We offergroup pricing and discounts, and special programming. We promote your events too.Talk to us.Talk to us.

Empower other women to find their voice and speak! Become aleader of a Speaker Sisterhood club and join a growing,nationwide network of public speaking clubs for women. MoreMoreinformation here.information here.

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Speaking School for Women maps out everything you need to know about: Building a brand that gets you noticedCreating a speaking plan that puts you in front of the right audiencesMarketing yourself correctly and with impactBuilding a signature talk that connects and inspiresPricing yourself so you win the gig without undervaluing or overpricing yourselfPitching yourself so you stand out and win more engagements

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