November 18, 2025
The Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is excited to host our largest annual event, Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World, this Thursday! This is an annual celebration of entrepreneurial women across the Pacific Northwest who are creating impact and making change in their communities. Our keynote speaker is Molly Moon Neitzel, Founder and CEO of Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream.
We would appreciate your support in getting the word out about the event – below are more details as well as additional upcoming events from WE Lead to round out the quarter.
Register for Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Husky Union Building South Ballroom (211B): 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Guest Speakers
Founder Keynote: Molly Moon Neitzel | Founder & CEO, Molly Moon’s
Panel: Ripples to Waves: Funding the Future
- Aina Abiodun | President & Executive Director, VertueLab
- Martina Welkhoff | Founding Partner, WXR Fund
- Leilani Wilson Walkush | Founding Director, Washington Native American Chamber of Commerce; Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer, Breakwater Investment Group LLC
- Moderator: Yoko Okano | Founding Partner, First Row Partners
What to Expect
- Brunch will be served, suiting a variety of common dietary needs
- Guests will include fellow students (undergraduate & graduate), as well as community members who are entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and leaders from diverse industries
- We will have guest speakers, and activities to connect and engage with the folks at your brunch table and within the room
- There is no specific dress code, but either business casual or smart casual would work well here