Events
Get Your Assets Together: A Modern Entrepreneur's Guide to Monetization, Growth & Acquisition
Join us for an empowering, action-oriented discussion for ambitious women founders.
Date
Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
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Register NowJoin us for an empowering, action-oriented discussion for ambitious women founders. We'll shift the focus from a traditional "founder" mindset to a strategic asset manager perspective. The goal is to move beyond the usual talks about financial inequality and delve into the concrete steps needed to build tangible, compounding wealth and a lasting legacy through smart asset acquisition and management. This isn't just about building a business; it's about building a future of true financial freedom.
Key Discussion Themes
1. The Mindset Shift: From Founder to Asset Manager
This part of the conversation would challenge the traditional "startup founder" narrative, which often focuses solely on venture capital and a future exit. We'd discuss why many female founders, despite immense effort, don't achieve the financial freedom they seek and how they can get their assets together themselves! The goal is to reframe their role from just an operator to a strategic asset manager of their business and beyond.
Discussion Points:
✨Why do so many founders, particularly women, get stuck in the cycle of building a business that requires their constant presence and doesn't generate significant personal wealth?
✨How can a founder's business be the first asset in a larger, diversified portfolio?
What are the dangers of solely pursuing a venture capital-funded, high-growth, "unicorn" path?
✨How can we apply principles of personal finance to both our individual financial decisions and our professional growth?
2. The Power of Strategic Cash-Flowing Ownership… From One Asset or Several!
This section would dive into the core strategy of "Generational Growth," focusing on how female founders can apply it. We'd contrast the typical venture-backed model (which often leads to founders losing control and earning little in the end) with building or acquiring a business that generates immediate, compounding returns. The conversation would highlight why this approach provides more control and a faster path to financial freedom.
Discussion Points:
✨How can a founder structure their business to generate consistent cash flow, rather than just focusing on revenue growth?
✨What are the benefits of being an acquirer (instead of solely focusing on being acquired) as a female founder?
✨What options are there to either to scale existing businesses and/or to acquire a new, complementary cash-flowing asset?
✨We would discuss the FIT Formula (Freedom-First Foundations, Income-Generating Investments, and Thrive & Transform) as a roadmap for applying these principles to their business and personal finances.
3. The FIT Formula: A Practical Roadmap for Personal and Professional Growth
The conversation would break down my "FIT Formula" into its three core components, making the complex process of wealth-building simple and accessible. This would be the most actionable part of the discussion, offering participants a clear, step-by-step guide to follow.
Discussion Points:
✨F: Freedom-First Foundations: How do you define your "Freedom Cost" and use it as a powerful motivator for your growth journey?
✨I: Income-Generating Investments: We'd share examples and strategies for finding and structuring deals that not only generate income but also give you options to grow in multiple ways.
✨T: Thrive & Transform: This part would focus on demystifying advanced strategies, such as being self-funded vs leveraging debt, and opportunities to add value and force appreciation to accelerate growth.
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Join us at a special evening hosted by FFC x BELONG NYC. This happy hour brings together a dynamic mix of founders, creatives, and leaders for a vibrant night of connection. Guests will enjoy curated light bites, beverages, and the opportunity to refresh their professional presence with a headshot session!
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Ring in the new year with an evening hosted by the Female Founder Collective and BELONG.
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Get Your Assets Together: A Modern Entrepreneur's Guide to Monetization, Growth & Acquisition
Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for an empowering, action-oriented discussion for ambitious women founders.
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Business Services Huddle
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Are you a building a Business Services business? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with fellow founders!
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Are you a building a Marketing or Communications business? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with fellow founders!
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Beyond the Algorithm: How Consumer Brands Build Culture Online Fireside Chat with The Edit Co-Founders Lauren Fortner & Katie Durko
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
Lauren Fortner and Katie Durko have built campaigns for everyone from Disney to the Kardashians, and they're bringing that expertise directly to you. From crafting content that's both elevated and performance-driven, to turning influencer relationships into lasting brand equity, to staying ahead of the cultural moments that matter, this conversation covers the social playbook that today's consumer brands can't afford to skip.
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3
Marketing & Communications Huddle
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Are you a building a Marketing or Communications business? Come join this 10th House Huddle to meet and network with fellow founders!
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4
{SAN JOSE, CA} Member Mingle
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Join us for an intimate gathering of San Jose & surrounding area-based female founders!
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9
Member-Led Co-Working Office Hour
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
During this extracurricular member-led office hours session, members are invited to join and discuss the last two weeks of the FOM curriculum. Review homework, share findings, and spot solutions.
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Building Smart: Responsible AI for Founders
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Join Amodhi Weeresinghe for an open conversation designed for founders navigating the new reality of AI in business.
