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 Virtual workshops are led by IFundWomen coaches and expert guests. Workshops are about one hour.  Watch past workshops in the Workshop Library

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Past workshops

Crowdfunding: Making the ask w/ Virginia Almendarez

If you don’t ask, you don’t get! The secret to raising money is ALL about how you make the ask! We get it, asking for money from your friends, family, or complete strangers can be awkward and uncomfortable. The best crowdfunders overcome this fear by treating their crowdfunding campaign like a sales process. Combine your pitching skills with your network mapping strategy to determine which message is right for every type of potential backer for your campaign. Join IFundWomen Startup Coach, Virginia Almendarez, for this interactive workshops where you will learn how to confidently make the ask, get over those awkward feelings, and raise more money for your crowdfunding campaign.

Wednesday August 5, 2020 12:00 PM EDT
Virginia Almendarez

Startup Coach at IFundWomen

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How to use IFundWomen to launch and scale your business

IFundWomen is the go-to marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to fund them. Whether you're just starting out or you already have an established brand, IFundWomen can help propel your business forward. Learn how to leverage our funding platform to raise capital, build your brand, monetize your product or service, and launch and scale your business.

Wednesday August 5, 2020 2:00 PM EDT
Zeina Muna

Head of Business Development at IFundWomen

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Crowdfunding 101 weekly webinar

This "How to Crowdfund" Weekly Zoom Webinar should be your first stop on your crowdfunding journey. Learn all the basics of what you need to have a successful campaign. 

Thursday August 6, 2020 1:00 PM EDT
Virginia Almendarez

Startup Coach at IFundWomen

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Perfect your business pitch

When preparing for your crowdfunding campaign, the first and most important exercise is honing your pitch. As a Founder, it is your job to be able to articulate the mission of your company and the problem your product/service is solving, making sure whoever is listening fully understands why your business needs to exist. A perfect pitch is not only extremely valuable for your crowdfunding campaign,  but it’s also critical to getting your first customers, and eventually securing your next round of funding after your campaign. Join us for this interactive session with IFundWomen Startup Coach, Alex Brockelman, where you'll write and practice pitching your business live!

Tuesday August 11, 2020 12:00 PM EDT
Alex Brockelman

Startup Coach at IFundWomen

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Creating your first business plan

Unsure where to start on creating and formalizing your business plan? A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You'll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your new business. But, you don’t need to write a 10 page document with MBA-level detail in order to start building your business. In this workshop with IFundWomen Product Manager, Maya Brooks, you’ll use the IFundWomen Startup Canvas to help you conceptualize, formalize, and organize your business plan. We’ll brainstorm together on your business model, your target customers, your marketing strategy, and your value proposition. 

Tuesday August 11, 2020 2:30 PM EDT
Maya Brooks

Product Manager at IFundWomen

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How to use IFundWomen to launch and scale your business

IFundWomen is the go-to marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to fund them. Whether you're just starting out or you already have an established brand, IFundWomen can help propel your business forward. Learn how to leverage our funding platform to raise capital, build your brand, monetize your product or service, and launch and scale your business.

Wednesday August 12, 2020 2:00 PM EDT
Zeina Muna

Head of Business Development at IFundWomen

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Building a professional network in your industry

The key to your success is in the power of your network. The best CEOs, founders and creatives attained their positions not just because of what they knew but the friends, colleagues, relationships that supported them along the way. If you're building a new business, especially if you're endeavoring into a new industry, networking is essential to the success of your business. Join IFundWomen and Susan Zhang, Associate Brand Manager at Unilever, for this informative workshop on building up a network in your industry. You will learn how to define your network, how to find people that are a part of your industry vertical, and how to expand your network whether you're an industry newbie or veteran. 

Wednesday August 12, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
Susan Zhang

Associate Brand Manager at Unilever

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Crowdfunding 101 weekly webinar

This "How to Crowdfund" Weekly Zoom Webinar should be your first stop on your crowdfunding journey. Learn all the basics of what you need to have a successful campaign. 

Thursday August 13, 2020 1:00 PM EDT
IFW Startup Coach
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Founder support circle

We’ve been there. Being a Startup Founder can be a very lonely and isolating experience, especially for solopreneurs. That’s why, every month, we have created a safe space to let it all hang out, and gain support from one another. No investors, no judgments.

Thursday August 13, 2020 4:00 PM EDT
Kate Anderson

Co-Founder & Director of Ops at IFundWomen

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Marketing your crowdfunding campaign

Take this small group workshop to get expert marketing and social media advice for your crowdfunding campaign. Discuss how to get a community engaged around your campaign, how to contact influencers, and tactics that drive your backers to support your campaign. Download the Audience Messaging & Content Marketing PDF from the IFundWomen Method Crowdfunding Course Toolkit before class. Taught by IFundWomen Startup Coach, Virginia Almendarez.

Tuesday August 18, 2020 3:00 PM EDT
Virginia Almendarez

Startup Coach at IFundWomen

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How to use IFundWomen to launch and scale your business

IFundWomen is the go-to marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to fund them. Whether you're just starting out or you already have an established brand, IFundWomen can help propel your business forward. Learn how to leverage our funding platform to raise capital, build your brand, monetize your product or service, and launch and scale your business.

Wednesday August 19, 2020 2:00 PM EDT
Zeina Muna

Head of Business Development at IFundWomen

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Crowdfunding rewards strategy

Crowdfunding is a low-risk, efficient path to getting a startup, small business, nonprofit, or side hustle off the ground without going into debt or giving up equity. Take this monthly workshop to help you design rewards for your business in a small group setting, led by IFundWomen Startup Coach, Alex Brockelman. Come ready to talk about your business model and what your business needs to make money. Bring your IFundWomen Method Playbook with you!

Thursday August 20, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
Alex Brockelman

Startup Coach at IFundWomen

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Crowdfunding 101 weekly webinar

This "How to Crowdfund" Weekly Zoom Webinar should be your first stop on your crowdfunding journey. Learn all the basics of what you need to have a successful campaign. 

Thursday August 20, 2020 1:00 PM EDT
IFW Startup Coach
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Creating a low-tech MVP

Don’t waste your time and money building a business that no one is interested in paying for. Learn the basics of building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to help you test, learn, and iterate on your idea without spending any money.

Sunday August 23, 2020 1:00 PM EDT
Maya Brooks
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How to use IFundWomen to launch and scale your business

IFundWomen is the go-to marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to fund them. Whether you're just starting out or you already have an established brand, IFundWomen can help propel your business forward. Learn how to leverage our funding platform to raise capital, build your brand, monetize your product or service, and launch and scale your business.

Wednesday August 26, 2020 2:00 PM EDT
Zeina Muna

Head of Business Development at IFundWomen

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Creating strategic partnerships with brands

Whether your business is on the Fortune 500 or just starting out, strategic partnerships can make a huge difference in driving growth for your business. Strategic partnerships allow businesses the opportunity to reach new customers, deepen relationships with their current audience, increase brand presence, and expand the product set. In this workshop, Casey DePalma, Head of PR at Unilever, and Viviana Alvarez, Head of Sustainability at Unilever, are here to teach you the secret to closing major partnerships with industry leading brands and influencers. In this 1 hour webinar, you will learn the strategy behind identifying, pitching, and closing deals with companies that can take your business to the next level. 

Wednesday August 26, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
Casey DePalma & Viviana Alvarez

Head of PR, Influencer Marketing & Digital Engagement & Head of Sustainability at Unilever

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Crowdfunding 101 weekly webinar

This "How to Crowdfund" Weekly Zoom Webinar should be your first stop on your crowdfunding journey. Learn all the basics of what you need to have a successful campaign. 

Thursday August 27, 2020 1:00 PM EDT
IFW Startup Coach
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