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March 26 | Women Founders

WHEN: March 26, 2025 | 5 - 9 PM
WHERE: Penn State Brandywine | Media, PA

Road to LionCage 2025 launches at Penn State Brandywine!

Get ready to roar! The Road to LionCage 2025 begins at Penn State Brandywine, celebrating women founders! Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation and empowerment as we launch our regional pitch competitions culminating in LionCage 2025.

The event features a dynamic panel discussion with prominent women leaders and entrepreneurs. Gain invaluable insights and advice on navigating the startup world, learn from their successes, and discover secrets to thriving. Ask questions, connect with mentors, and unleash your potential.

Witness exceptional women founders pitch groundbreaking ideas. These visionaries will showcase innovative solutions, vying for a guarantee spot at LionCage 2025 in November.

This event celebrates female empowerment. Connect with like-minded individuals, investors, mentors, and experts. Forge connections and find support.

Don't miss this Road to LionCage 2025 opportunity. Whether a seasoned entrepreneur, budding founder, or passionate about innovation, this event is for you. Join us at Penn State Brandywine and witness the power of women-led businesses. Let your inner lioness roar! Secure your spot today!

Event Recap

Women Founders Shine Bright on the Road to LionCage

The energy was high on March 26 at Penn State Brandywine as i2n/CCEDC and Chester County United Way hosted the first-ever Women Founders Pitch Competition, part of the Road to LionCage series leading up to the big event at Penn State Great Valley.

Seven incredible women founders pitched their startups, with Caitlin West taking first place for Alivio Technologies Inc., focused on innovative care for chronic pain patients. Ginny Palmieri earned second for myNextory, a career-path platform helping users map out their futures. Caitlin also earned automatic entry to LionCage on November 14.

The evening featured a stellar panel discussion and a judging panel packed with entrepreneurial expertise: Yasmin George, Susan Springsteen, Ted Kardon, and Jaclyn Gallo, who also moderated the discussion with George, Springsteen, and Julianne Gardner, founder of Bottimals and a 2024 LionCage winner.

Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells celebrated the event’s growth, reflecting on the journey from vision to reality. Tony Mattei, Director of Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing, shared the impact of these events: “We’re proud to support founders across Southeastern PA.”

Next up on the Road to LionCage: the Open Category Pitch Competition on May 21, proudly sponsored by Epic Food Bites LLC. The momentum is building—and these women founders are blazing the trail forward!

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Agenda

    • 5:00 - 5:30 Registration and Networking
    • 5:30 - 5:45 Opening Remarks
    • 5:45 - 6:30 Panel Discussion
    • 6:30             Pitches
    • 8:00             Awards

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