own it ventures membership presentation
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Learn more about the new and innovative group for women entrepreneurs: Own It Ventures.TRANSCRIPT
Co-Founded by Linda Wellbrock
& Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter
– Sitting at their kitchen table discussing the challenges
women entrepreneurs encounter
– Discovered that 2 people can make a difference in
helping others & their communities
– Background in Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurship,
Media & Event Planning, Communities & Moms
• Led to…..
It All Began With An Idea…
Expo Time~
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Politicians Showed~
Governor Tom Kean
Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Christie.
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In 2011, We Became…
Some Statistics Women start businesses at 1.5 times the national rate, and
are estimated to own over 8.1 million enterprises
As of 2011, 1.9% of women-owned firms have 10 or more
employees
The most explosive growth among women-owned firms is
coming from non-traditional industries.
Women Own Firms start with eight times less funding than
their male counterparts
Less than 11% of Investment Capital from Angel Investors,
VC’s and Angel Groups go to women-owned firms
Less than 2% of women owned companies reach the $1
Million Revenue
Women perceive themselves as not taken
as seriously as their male peers
A Business Ecosystem for
Women Entrepreneurs:
– Online Community & Network
– Live Conferences & Roadshows
– Educational Webinars, Video Library,
Virtual Advisory Meetings
– Access to Angel Investors, the Media and
Retail Buyers
– Online Marketplace
Membership has its privileges:
– Roadshows
– Online Community
– Video Library to Improve Business Skills &
Acumens
– Monthly Webinars to Educate on:
– Virtual Coaching & Assistance
– Marketplace for Online Sales
– Opportunity to access Angel Investors, the Media
and Retail Buyers
– Entry to Own It Ventures Yearly Conference &
Pitching Rooms
Own It Ventures receives State Resolution in front of New Jersey
State Assembly, March 2011
Conference & Expo
March 2013
Westin- Jersey City, NJ.
8 AM – 5 PM
Pitch to Angel Investors, the Media,
Retail Buyers and Resources
Featuring The Sharkette Tank & the Product
‘Pitch-a-Thon’
“Sharkette Tank” & the Winners
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Membership Program:
Combines Linked-In, Facebook & Ebay
– Until July 30, 2012:
• $199/Full Year
– After July 30, 2012:
• $299/Full Year
www.ownitventures.com
908-852-4200 Office