Female Founders Event

Building Forward with Female Founders: Role Model Talks

Are you a female founder or aspiring entrepreneur? Want to hear what the journey really looks like, from first idea to global stage?

Join the Innovation Office of the University of Basel and FHNW for an inspiring evening celebrating female entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

Entrepreneurship thrives on diverse perspectives, yet women remain underrepresented among startup founders and venture backed entrepreneurs. This event brings together outstanding female founders who are building businesses across different industries, markets, and stages of growth, from early stage ventures to international startups and successful scaleups.

monday

21 september 2026

16:30-19:30

innovation garage

Kreuzstrasse 4, 4123 Allschwil

The event will begin with a keynote on bias in entrepreneurship by Patricia Montesinos, Founder and President of the FE+MALE Think Tank, setting the stage for an open and thought-provoking discussion about opportunities, challenges, and pathways to success.

Through a series of role model talks, participants will hear firsthand stories from founders who have transformed ideas into ventures, navigated uncertainty, secured growth, expanded internationally, and built lasting impact.

Following the talks, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers during interactive roundtable discussions and networking opportunities with an apéro.

Whether you are exploring your first startup idea, considering entrepreneurship as a career path, or already building a venture, this event offers valuable insights, practical lessons, and meaningful connections. Come meet inspiring role models, expand your network, and gain the confidence and knowledge to take your next step in entrepreneurship.

We welcome students, researchers, founders, innovators, and anyone interested in fostering a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem!