The Impact Seat Foundation

Hey #Boston! We’re excited to announce that our CEO, Cheryl Contee, will be hosting a special book signing for the second edition of Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success at Parkside Bookshop in Boston, owned by our Founder and Board Chair, Barbara Clarke. Join us on October 24th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for an evening of inspiration, where Cheryl will share insights from her journey as a successful founder and sign copies of her book. Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discover strategies for startup success. Mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing you there! #startupsuccess #entrepreneurship #booksigning #WomenInBusiness #innovation

Happening in a week! We are thrilled to announce that The Impact Seat Foundation, led by our amazing CEO, Cheryl Contee, has been selected to receive the 2024 GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Best of Social Impact! Join us in New York City for a special evening as we celebrate this achievement and the spirit of entrepreneurship! The event will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET. at The Cutting Room General admission tickets are $115, with discounted tickets available for students and young alumni. We look forward to celebrating this milestone and continuing our work to foster innovation and social impact! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghpGYjkd #entrepreneurialexcellence #socialimpact #womeninleadership #innovationforgood #georgetownentrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmatters #celebratingimpact

We are excited to share that our #portfolio company, Portfolia, has just released their latest newsletter, packed with exciting updates, events, and news from their vibrant community! From spotlighting innovative companies to announcing upcoming investment opportunities, it’s a must-read. Stay in the loop with Portfolia’s cutting-edge work in women’s health, active aging, and more. Sign up for their newsletter today to keep up with the groundbreaking ventures they’re supporting. Sign up below! #portfolianewsletter #womenininvesting #venturecapital #investinwomen #healthcareinnovation #femtech #portfolia Cheryl Contee Barbara Clarke

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Noramay Cadena, General Partner of our #portfolio fund Supply Change Capital, for being honored at the 34th annual Pioneer Women Awards by the Commission on the Status of Women at Los Angeles City Hall! Noramay was recognized for her exceptional work at the intersection of innovation, equity, and impact, and we’re thrilled to see her contributions to advancing gender equity and empowering women and girls in Los Angeles acknowledged in such a meaningful way. Congratulations to Noramay and all the honorees! Learn more below! #womeninleadership #equityandinnovation #genderequity #impacinvesting #womenempowerment

Boston entrepreneurs, founders, and funders! We are thrilled to support our CEO, Cheryl Contee, as she signs copies of her updated bestselling book, Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success 2nd edition, at Parkside Bookshop for one day only on October 24th at 5:00 pm ET! This is your chance to get practical and humorous tips on building a high-growth company, straight from Cheryl herself. Don’t miss out—RSVP now to secure exclusive freebies for the first 25 attendees! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e9UmTD8n #Boston #Entrepreneurs #Founders #Funders #BookSigning #HighGrowthCompany #RSVP Barbara Clarke Janelle Benjamin

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of this year's Women's Fast Pitch competition! Congratulations to Haley Marie Keith of MITO Material Solutions for securing over $50K in grants and in-kind services! Our Founder and Board Chair, Barbara Clarke, proudly presented the check to Haley, recognizing her remarkable achievement. MITO Material Solutions, founded in 2019, is a game-changing startup transforming the chemical manufacturing space. Haley’s innovative work in advanced materials is already making a significant impact across industries, and she’s currently raising a $2.5M round to drive their continued growth! A huge congratulations to Haley and all the incredible finalists for their visionary ideas, inspiring pitches, and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation! #community #femalefounders #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #femaleempowerment

We’re excited to share the full recap of the 2024 Women’s Venture Summit, hosted by Stella Foundation where we served as a sponsor! This event brought together trailblazing women, game-changing insights, and invaluable networking opportunities, all with the goal of empowering women entrepreneurs and investors. From the Kickoff Party with our CEO Cheryl Contee and Founder Barbara Clarke, to impactful panels on breaking into VC, building startup ecosystems, and unfiltered perspectives from leading investors, this year’s summit showed what women can achieve when we invest in their vision! Read more below! #2024WomensVentureSummit #empowerwomen #womeninventure #innovation #womenentrepreneurs #vc

Recap of Day 2 at the 2024 Women's Venture Summit, sponsored by Stella Foundation! As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to witness the energy, innovation, and determination that filled the room yesterday. From insightful panel discussions to powerful networking sessions, women investors and entrepreneurs came together to share their stories, strategies, and ambitions for a more inclusive and diverse venture landscape. Our commitment to supporting women in venture has never been stronger, and yesterday's conversations only reinforced the incredible potential when women-led initiatives are championed and supported. We’re excited to show you a glimpse into Day Two of the summit, where there were engaging sessions! #2024WomensVentureSummit #investinwomen #womeninleadership Chaitra Vedullapalli Barbara Clarke Cheryl Contee Gabriella D. Tenzing Tsering Flossie Hall?

Happening in 30 Minutes! In just 30 minutes, our Board Member, Chaitra Vedullapalli, will be speaking on a panel at the 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit hosted by the?Stella Foundation! Alongside Kristin Slink, Misti Cain, and Paloma Vidgen, the panel, "Building Bridges: Strengthening Emerging Startup Ecosystems and Empowering Underserved Communities," will dive into strategies for empowering underserved communities. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—register now:?https://lnkd.in/gWnnECGs #emergingecosystems #inclusiveinnovation #leadership #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #startupecosystems #techleadership

Day One of The 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit, hosted by Stella Foundation is in the books, and what an inspiring start it has been! As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to witness the energy, innovation, and determination that filled the room today. From insightful panel discussions to powerful networking sessions, women investors and entrepreneurs came together to share their stories, strategies, and ambitions for a more inclusive and diverse venture landscape. Our commitment to supporting women in venture has never been stronger, and today's conversations only reinforced the incredible potential when women-led initiatives are championed and supported. We look forward to more engaging sessions today on Day 2 as we continue to build a thriving community of changemakers! Stay tuned for more updates! #2024WomensVentureSummit #investinwomen #womeninleadership Chaitra Vedullapalli Barbara Clarke Cheryl Contee Gabriella D. Tenzing Tsering Flossie Hall