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Sharon Vosmek, CEO Astia Message from the CEOWait! Just one more Astia newsletter before you are off for the holidays! I hope that I have caught you in time -- there is still so much to share. These past twelve months have been exceptional for Astia and for the companies we serve. To give you a sense of it all, this month's newsletter spotlights our impact over the past twelve months. Your many and valued contributions are what allow us to continue to be the resource for exceptional woman-led start-ups. Astia is you! This month -- as we do each December -- we ask the "Astia you" to consider another type of contribution to the community. Your financial support today not only provides the valuable resources that we need to do this work, it also provides critical validation of our mission to propel women's full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving economic growth. We hope that the many positive messages found in each month's newsletter will remind you of what you are a part of -- and inspire you to continue in your role as an Astia community member. You make this all possible.
As you prepare for holiday time with friends and family, I hope that you will take a moment to pledge your financial commitment -- and join with the community of others who have already made their pledge.
I can't wait to see you all in the New Year. Until then, I wish you and yours a most peaceful New Year. Cheers,  Sharon Vosmek Chief Executive Officer Astia Impact & Portfolio Profile
Astia’s Global Entrepreneur Program - Call for Applications for 2011 The Astia Entrepreneur Program is an unparalleled resource for success - a transformative program designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs who want to become dominant players in their sectors. The Format? A comprehensive multi-day workshop, 2-month program of personalized advising from premier experts and the opportunity to start benefiting from the global ecosystem of Angels, VCs, corporations, and entrepreneurs that is Astia. Who Should Apply? Exceptional women-led high growth start-ups who know that success is not just about raising money but about growing a business and thriving in today's tough market. Applications are taken on a rolling basis. Apply today if you have...
Visit Astia and complete your application before February 7th to be considered for the European Astia Entrepreneur Programme. Astia 2011 CalendarAstia Entrepreneur Programs Astia Investor Forums Annual Events Astia NewsThe Decade of the Woman EntrepreneurRead more here.The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation seeks to remedy lack of women high-growth entrepreneursRead more here.British women account for nearly half of all UK millionaires, but a recent report put the proportion of female angel investors at a meager 7%Read more here.Women of Outstanding Achievement 2011Read more here.Hilary Rodham Clinton speaks at the TED Women ConferenceSecretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton, speech at the TED Women conference highlights the economic impact women and girls can have on the economy and that it is vital for peace and security. Watch the video here.Financing the FutureRead more here.How Women financiers helped rescue Iceland’s financial system after crashRead more here.There is No Angel Bubble. There are Many Angel Bubbles.Read more here.White, male startup companies get funding for being white and male.Read more here.Astia Europe VP speaks at The Next Woman Conference in LondonRead more here.Astia Europe VP wins Best Mentor Award from TechCrunch EuropasRead more here.Big Drop Seen In Number Of Startups FormedRead more here. |
In This Issue
SUPPORT Astia as a donor! 2010 Marked the beginning of the Decade of the Woman Entrepreneur. As the year comes to a close, support Astia today! Help us maintain our momentum to grow our networks globally and expand the reaches of our community. Operating on less than a one million dollar budget annually, Astia continues to deliver unparalleled programs and services to women entrepreneurs, but we can't do it without you! Contribute today! Astia is now blogging! Join our ongoing discussions at Astia Notes You can now follow Astia on Twitter: Sharon
Vosmek | AstiaSF | AstiaEurope | Astia is also on Linked-In and Facebook. Be sure to join our groups! Astia Investor Advisory Council JOIN Astia's Investor Advisory Council
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Silicon Valley
The Astia Annual Awards event in early December gave us a great venue for the new Astia
companies to network with their peers and advisors. It is an exciting time as the new Astia companies have just passed their first milestone in the
Advisory Program and are now working closely with their Advisors from the Astia Community to prioritize various aspects of their business including
preparing for the Astia Silicon Valley Investor Forum. A special thanks to all the advisors supporting the entrepreneurs this year.
India
We continue to build brand awareness and community to support our growing portfolio of Indian companies doing business globally. Embrace is a great example - check out client news. We encourage Indian based companies doing business in the US and Europe to apply to Astia. |
New York
With the New Year just around the corner, we often reflect on the events that shaped the
prior year. In New York, we are looking back fondly on a successful Entrepreneur Program, Investor Forum, and the first inaugural We Own It Summit.
Europe
Send in your applications to the Astia Entrepreneur Programme in Europe.
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Client News
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Sponsor SpotlightSVB Financial Renews for 11th Consecutive Year
SVB Financial Group provides diversified financial services to emerging, growth and established technology companies and the life science, venture capital and premium wine markets. Through its focus on specialized markets and extensive knowledge of the people and business issues driving them, SVB Financial Group provides a level of service and partnership that measurably impacts its clients' success. Astia EventsAstia Silicon Valley Investor ForumDate: January 20, 2011, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Presentations in Industry Tracks from pre-screened, women-led, high-growth companies from Life Sciences, Clean Tech, Consumer Technology and Products and Enterprise Solutions. Full schedule to be published shortly. Register here. Astia Partner EventsCartier Women's Initiative AwardDate: March 15, 2011 Call for applications for the The Cartier Women's Initiative Award. It is open to women entrepreneurs in the initial stages of development, in any country, of any nationality and operating in any industry. All applications must be filled out online on this website. Click here to apply. EPPIC - 2011 Annual ConferenceSunday, January 9, 2011 EPPIC - 2011 Annual Conference theme is "Partnering Pardigms for Life Sciences." The focus of the conference will be on providing insight into the hottest trends in partnering on a global level. For more information, click here. BAIA Panel: Women Entrepreneurs, the US vs. the European/Italian ExperienceJanuary 19, 2011 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm Despite their majority representation at colleges and universities as well as increased participation in science and engineering, women are under-represented among business founders, particularly in high-tech and in other high-growth fields. In addition, there seems to be a disconnect between opportunities and resources in equity funding for high growth women-owned/led businesses. This is true for the U.S but even more so for Europe and Italy. To learn more and to register, click here. |
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