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PROFIT HAS NO GENDER

Invest in women impactors and Accelerate your growth

Coral Swans is delighted to invite you to our event as a returning host at OIW 2024!

At Coral Swans, we believe that gender should not define an entrepreneur’s potential and success. Investing in women impactors is a strategic choice that drives growth and innovation by leveraging their unique perspectives, creativity, and resilience.

Join our hybrid (in-person + ZOOM) panel discussion from 10:00-12:00, where experts who merge business acumen with social impact, will share how integrating gender diversity into business strategies fuels profitability and impact.

Register for our workshop from 13:30-15:30 to explore funding sources, hone grant-writing skills, learn about our micro-grant, and understand the VC ecosystem

Program for the Panel Discussion

Primary Focus: How can we address the gender bias regarding investment in the impact entrepreneurial ecosystem and reduce the discrimination against women impactors in securing financing for their enterprises?

Cross-Cutting Themes: Women Empowerment vs. Women Leadership Exploring the difference between women empowerment initiatives and actual women-led enterprises. How transforming women empowerment into leadership can drive substantial social change.

Empowerment Through Innovation and Support Innovative ideas and support systems such as financial, community, network, and education/training essential for high-impact success. How empowering women with these resources leads to sustainable social and economic development.

The Broader Role of Impact Investors How impact investors can support social impact beyond financial contributions. The significance of holistic support, including mentorship, network building, and strategic guidance.

Welcome by Sravani Jandhyala: 10.00

Get to Know the Panel: 10.10

Prasantha Devulapalli Introduces the Day’s Discussion Theme: 10.20

Discussion Part 1: 10.30 – 11.00

Part 2: 11.10 – 11.40

Q&A: 11.40 – 12:00

We are fully booked for in-person attendance. Please register to join us via zoom

Meet Our Wonderful speakers

Arun Nagpal

Co-founder & MD, Mrida Group

LeTonya Esq. Moore

Attorney and Founder, Opulence Enterprises

Linnéa Engström

Entrepreneur, Environmentalis, & Politican

Anette Miwa Dimmen

Founder, AWAN

Sagar Chandna

Sr. Partner & CTO, RunwayFBU

Kristin Langnes

Co-founder, SiSu Business

Moderator: Anupama Tadanki

Associate, McKinsey & Company

Lunch & Networking

Coral Swans Workshop for Social Entrepreneurs

Our interactive workshop will provide female impact entrepreneurs with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the funding and Venture Capital landscape effectively.

Workshop Highlights Include Identifying and accessing diverse funding sources. Mastering the art of grant writing to secure critical resources. Exploring our micro-grant and sustainability platform for ongoing support. Understanding the Impact investor ecosystem and how to attract them Additionally, You will receive information about our Blaze the Trail Microgrant Programme, which offers need-based microgrants and training in business, leadership, and capacity development for female social impact entrepreneurs.

Meet Our Presenters from Norway and the USA!

Prasantha Devulapalli

Founder & CEO, Coral Swans International

Sravani Jandhyala

Managing Director, Coral Swans International

Richa Chandra

Founder & CEO, Richa Coaching and Indian Rhythm

After Party
(by invitation only)

Our Organising Partners for OIW 2024

Coral Swans at Oslo Innovation Week 2023

A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing supporters and attendees who made our recent event “Breaking Barriers – address the gender gap in VC funding and pave the way forward” at Oslo Innovation Week 2023 an incredible success! Together, we took a significant step towards uplifting women-led businesses in our community.

Stay tuned for updates & upcoming events

that champion the cause of empowering women entrepreneurs.

Together, we rise!