Join us November 17th - 19th
San Francisco
Pathway to Silicon Valley is a curated immersion program designed for founding teams on the path to global growth.
Up to 20 Founders & 5 Ecosystem Partners
Since 2017, we’ve hosted:
135 Founders
120 Speakers
350+ Investors & Mentors
June 2025 Participating Companies
Lana Cuthbertson
Co-founder & CEO @ Areto Labs
“Building a network in Silicon Valley as a Canadian founder is essential. It was critical to have the opportunity through CWN to meet some of the biggest VC offices in the world. We were able to close an investment as a direct result of our participation in Pathway!"
Connections that matter.
We provide a path into the US market.
OVERVIEW
2 Days of networking, learning, and building industry connections in Silicon Valley.
We are recruiting Seed to Series A companies that are planning for U.S. funding or market entry.
Workshops: Designed to enhance your key business skills through practical exercises and expert feedback
Founder & Mentor Panels: Engage with seasoned Bay Area executives in our mentor and founder panels, where founders have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights from industry leaders
1:1 Investor Meetings: Engage in 1:1 sessions with Bay Area investors to receive personalized advice and insights tailored to your business
Networking Reception: An opportunity to connect with top executives, investors, and Canadian expats in the Bay Area.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Refine your pitch for the Bay Area audience.
Gain a stronger understanding of investor and customer expectations in the US market.
Establish key relationships and expand your startup’s network of advisors, strategic partners, and fellow founders.
Increase visibility and have a presence in Silicon Valley.
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June 2nd
6:00 - 8:30 PM: Cohort Only Dinner
June 3rd
9:00 - 10:45 AM: Kick Off: Introductions & Program Intentions & Sponsored Breakfast
11:00 - 12:00 PM: Behind the Pitch: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Startup Life
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Sponsored Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 PM: Empowered to Lead: Unlocking Your Next Level of Leadership & Impact
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Panel - Funding in the Fast Lane: How to Attract U.S. Investors and Close the DealJune 4th
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Panel: Doing Business in the US
10:30 - 11:30 AM: AI as Your Co-Founder: Practical Ways to Leverage AI in Your Startup
1:00 - 4:30 PM: Investor Meetings & Business Mentor Roundtables
5:30 - 8:00 PM: Sponsored Networking Reception & Fireside Chat
PROGRAM CRITERIA
Early investment (angel or pre seed)
Customer traction, users, or pilots
Female founder
Already in the US market or expanding into it in 2025
Committed to growing your network in Silicon Valley.
June 2025 Pathway Speakers
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![Ruby Gadelrab Tudor]()
Ruby Gadelrab Tudor
CEO & Founder @ MDisrupt
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![Peter Kovacs]()
Peter Kovacs
Exited Founder & Executive Coach
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Natasha Allen
Partner @ Foley & Lardner LLP
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![Hayley Nelson]()
Hayley Nelson
Principal @ Hayley Nelson Consulting
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![Annie Tsai]()
Annie Tsai
Chief Operating Officer @ Interact
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![Shoshana Berger]()
Shoshana Berger
Head of Communications and Content @ Notion
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![Heidi Darling]()
Heidi Darling
Fractional CMO @ 2Quip
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![Kelly Lacob]()
Kelly Lacob
Co-Founder & CEO @ Xella Health
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![Bodour Salhia]()
Bodour Salhia
Interim Chair @ Keck School of Medicine
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![Shaherose Charania]()
Shaherose Charania
Venture Partner @ Unshackled Ventures
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![Priyanka Vaidya]()
Priyanka Vaidya
Venture Partner @ Coyote Ventures
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![Elena Itskovich]()
Elena Itskovich
Founding General Partner @ Nest Catalyst
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![Susan Solinsky]()
Susan Solinsky
Operating Partner @ Composition Capital
Our June Investors, Mentors & Executives
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Daria Davydenko
CoS @ Fin Capital
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Baris Aksoy
General Partner @ 37 Ventures
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Shalini Sardana
Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ She Raises Capital
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Jennifer Turner
Director of Organizational Strategy @ Alphabet Companies
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Marianna Bonechi
Managing Partner @ Dnipro VC
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Paul Kallmes
Mentor/Venture Partner @ Paul T KALLMES
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Amit Chaturvedy
Global Head & Managing Partner @ SE Ventures
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Basil Darwish
Managing Director @ Wells Fargo Strategic Capital
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Glen Elliott
Principal @ Glen Elliott Consulting
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Jory Des Jardins
Partner @ Candor Partners
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Ryan Taylor
Investor @ Fusion Fund
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Anne Cocquyt
Founder @ The GUILD
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VJ Jain
General Partner @ Wild Tree Ventures
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Ronald Fernando
Managing Partner @ Fernando & Partners, LLP
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Nancy Hayes
Angel Investor @ NKH Group
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Anne-Flore Goldsberry
Chief Marketing Officer @ Chief Outsiders
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Kat Moynahan
UX Consultant @ Kat Moynahan Consulting
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Artin Youssefian
Founder & Principal @ Applied Strategy LLC
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Gloria Maceiko
CEO-Founder @ Silicon Valley Advantage
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Canice Wu
Chief Product and Growth Strategy Advisor @ Outrigger Group
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Daniela Proske
CEO @ ONE L NOVA Partners
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Dave Lambert
Managing Director @ Right Side Capital
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Doug Mooney
Managing Partner, Head of Revenue @ Tamarack Growth Partners
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Giulianna Crivello
General Partner @ Draper Startup House Ventures
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J.D Swartz
Head of Communications @ Modi Ventures
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Jennifer Nieva
Retired Tech Exec @ Netflix, HP
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Kayvan Baroumand
Founder @ SignalRank/ The ThinkTank
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Kristen Lorentz
Founder and Strategic Consultant @ Enskyra
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Kritika Rastogi
Consultant @ McKinsey
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Lindsay Riddell
EVP Marketing & Communications @ Forge Global
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Nao Shibata
Associate @ Benhamou Global Ventures
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Nick Shah
CEO @ Synth-Med Biotechnology
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Nicolas Saint-Arnaud
Partner @ IASV Seed Ventures
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Paisley Todd
Marketing Intern @ Silicon Valley Advantage (SVA)
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Priscilla Luu
Principal @ JFFVentures
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Robyn Rogin
Managing Partner @ R² Consulting Partners
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Rochi Cairo Presepi
Sr Program Manager @ INNOVIT
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Ron Matten
Managing Partner @ Matten Law LLP
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Sara Riedl
Head of People @ Pathways People Consulting
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Shikha Jain
Managing Director @ Deloitte
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Shira Ronen
Principal @ Spectrum Consulting
Official 2025 Sponsors and Partners
Ecosystem Partners: We reserve a few spaces for accelerators, investors and other ecosystem partners to join us in San Francisco because we know you need to build your global networks too!
Speak with our team if you are interested in attending.
A Great Line-Up of Speakers & Mentors
2000+ Investors
in our Network
Alumni Testimonials
“It’s fast, it’s furious. The team of women here is top-notch calibre, everyone here is a Big Dog.”
Jaime Zaporzan
Founder @ Kindr
“The value coming here was coming here and meeting all the amazing women in the room. The most valuable part was the first point of entry into the Valley, the community, the mentoring and investor sessions”
Mardi Witzel
CEO & Co-Founder @ PolyML
“I got more out of one day than from a 12-week accelerator program”
Kemi Bolatito
Co-Founder @ Scooly
“25 female founders, 4 days, priceless conversations. Between the #realtalk conversations about being a female founder, to the insightful panels and networking opportunities, it was an experience that I wish I could relive. My only wish is that the program was longer than 4 days!”
Kaylee Astle,
Founder @ Blanka
“Pathway to SV is a female entrepreneurship MBA! It provided me with a wealth of information and validation supported by the all-star female power of professionals and founders. It made me change my mind about capital raising.”
Jelena Savic-Brkic
Founder & CEO @ MiraNu
"Attending Pathway to Silicon Valley was a pivotal moment for MedReddie. The strategic advisory on raising capital, navigating U.S. business laws, public relations strategy, and gaining banking and accounting expertise equipped us with the tools to scale in the U.S. Even more powerful was the unwavering support for female founders in the Valley. The relationships we forged with investors, mentors, advisors, and our network of fellow female founders are already shaping our journey, fast-tracking the adoption of our healthcare procurement AI solution and driving meaningful impact globally.”
Kara LeBlanc
Founder & CEO @ MedReddie
“I couldn’t be more pleased with my 2-day experience at ‘Pathway to Silicon Valley.’ The level of support and community I experienced was only exceeded by the knowledge I gained. I’ve shifted my business plan for the better thanks to the feedback I received, and I’m very excited to implement this and more next year as I continue to participate in the community we built and the relationships gained”
Alycia van der Gracht
Founder @ QuantoTech
