On August 16th, Femme Tech had the honor of hosting a dynamic panel discussion at Soho House, featuring four remarkable women. The conversation centered around their experiences as female founders, offering insights into securing funding, and delving into the nuances of personal image in an era dominated by oversharing. We’re excited to share with you the highlights of this inspiring panel discussion, along with some captivating images. Stay tuned on our Instagram for updates on our upcoming events.
Our esteemed panel consisted of:
Chanella Buck
The visionary behind ONBeaute, an industry-disrupting beauty review site. In a landscape inundated with sponsored content, Chanella’s mission is to revolutionise the beauty sector by providing completely unsponsored reviews that help you invest your money wisely.
Natasha Zone
The mastermind behind onezone, a restaurant curation app that’s a must-know for all. onezone redefines dining out by keeping you informed about new restaurant openings and granting you exclusive ‘onezone perks’ at various eateries across London. These perks encompass complimentary drinks, starters, desserts, and even carafes of wine. With onezone premium, you can also explore the finest dining destinations across Europe.
Venetia Archer
The trailblazing CEO of Ruuby, an on-demand beauty concierge app. Ruuby brings industry experts right to your doorstep, offering services ranging from nails, facials, and massages to advanced treatments like Botox, sound baths, and vitamin infusions.
Hanushka Toni
The visionary CEO of Sellier, with locations in Knightsbridge and Monaco. Sellier stands as one of the most reputable luxury resale platforms, specializing in iconic brands like Hermes and Chanel. Renowned for their collection of rare and limited-edition handbags, Sellier recently joined forces with Matches for an exclusive collaborative edit.
The evening was brimming with insights and inspiration as these remarkable women shared their journeys and expertise. We’re eager to share the key takeaways from the event and provide a glimpse of the engaging discussions that took place. And remember, for updates on our upcoming events, keep a watchful eye on our Instagram.
Our US Editor, Mallory Stempfley also flew in for the occasion, and got a first hand feel for the incredible Femme Tech community that has been brewing here in London.
“It was such an incredible experience to be in London for our first event! It felt surreal to see so many amazing women come together, network, and support each other. I’m so excited to continue watching our community grow!” ~ Mallory Stempfley, Femme Tech US Editor.
Some points for aspiring entrepreneurs that resonated from the session:
– Passion makes you great at what you do. You have to truly love it to stick with it and thrive through the ups and downs.
– Courage of conviction is important especially with multiple stakeholders with varying advice. The best entrepreneurs are confident to both synthesise this information but also understand that they know their business better than anyone.
– Explore all routes to growth. VC isn’t the only way. It can be great, but so can bootstrapping, crowd, angel funding, grants and organic growth. It depends on your business and explore them all.
– Finding your tribe is crucial. Identify your friends and peers in similar places (and those more advanced) and build those relationships. They will change your world during the hard times.
– Personal brand is a choice. Some people feel suited to being the face and voice of their brand, and others lead quietly. There is no right or wrong.
