I’m so proud that WBC is again sponsoring this milestone event that brings together women entrepreneurs and investors. Whether you’re a founder or a funder here’s what you can look forward to …

Moving forward together. Women Inspiring and Educating Generations. That’s this year’s theme for Women’s History Month, and it resonates with us at WBC. For years, our Collaborative’s marching orders have been: “Faster Together” so all generations of women can thrive in the workplace.

With realistic optimism in our corner, we can guard against cynicism, inertia, and burnout. We can better understand that we are not spinning our wheels; that we are doing much needed work for women in business; and significant successes for both women and their organizations are our likely outcomes.

Sports have the power to teach valuable life skills including teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. For women and girls, these lessons often extend beyond the field or court, helping to forge resilient identities and confident personas that navigate many societal challenges. Yet, despite the growing participation of women and girls in sports, visibility and representation remain significant hurdles.

With realistic optimism in our corner, we can guard against cynicism, inertia, and burnout. We can better understand that we are not spinning our wheels; that we are doing much needed work for women in business; and significant successes for both women and their organizations are our likely outcomes.