Hey, It’s Chaitra here!

While we encourage everyone to invest in self-care, put their feet up and sip on margarita’s this weekend, tech founders need to have access to opportunities to prepare ahead and create distance between themselves and the competition.  Be the first to take action. Here are some opportunities: 

Networking Opportunities

1. Fortune 100 Lunch & Learn with Boeing: This intimate learning series offers a space to learn about how to do business with Boeing, understand their company culture, and get access to decision makers & procurement officers. Application required by Sep12th, 2021 to qualify for executive access.
2. #WICxUNGA 2021 Signature Event : Designed to accelerate 2030 UN Sustainable goals through digital transformation, global inclusivity and leadership development. Secure your spot. This is a free event however we are asking all of you consider sponsoring $5 or more help with digital skilling scholarships. 

Access to Funding and Customers

•  #CloudInnovateHER Pitch Challenge is around the corner. Apply to win $5,000 in cash and cloud credits. Apply by Oct 5th, 2021
• WIC Microsoft Accelerator Open House : Last week, we launched our 6.0 cohort (read the blog post) and are getting ready to fill the 7.0 cohort. Learn what it takes to join the cohort who are creating $1B in cloud economy. Will you be the next? 

Understand Market Landscape

• Impact of COVID-19 on Women Technology Entrepreneurs : Based on the COVID-19 research, it is projected female tech founders will experience $5M or more in lost opportunities over 24 months and they have already lost around $50K to date. Learn how you can become a thriving entrepreneur in the new digital economy using best practices. Click here to secure your spot

Business Building Resources

• Million dollar cloud contract checklist: Thinking of building a million dollar cloud business. Download the checklist and build your plan. Plus access more.
• Want Warm Introductions: Visit Get introduced platform and request a warm introduction.

Don’t keep this good news to yourself. It’s all about creating access, right?! If you know someone that would benefit from these opportunities, just forward them this email so that they can get access too.

Wishing you a great weekend ahead!

Best regards,

Chaitra & The WIC Team