Women Investing / Investing in Women is more than a conversation — it’s one of the most compelling investment opportunities of our time.
Women-led companies now represent nearly 40% of businesses seeking angel capital, yet they continue to receive a disproportionately small share of funding. At the same time, study after study shows that gender-diverse leadership teams outperform on key financial metrics, including profitability, innovation, and returns.
Join Golden Seeds Chicago for an interactive discussion on angel investing, the power of investing in women entrepreneurs, and how investors and founders alike can help shape the future of innovation and wealth creation.
Since 2005, Golden Seeds has invested approximately $200M in 277+ women-founded and women-led companies, building one of the largest and most active angel investing networks in the country.
Whether you are:
Curious about angel investing
Looking to expand your network and access high-potential deal flow
Interested in supporting women entrepreneurs
A founder seeking insight into the investor landscape
…this event is your opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with a community driving meaningful change in venture investing.
About Golden Seeds
Founded in 2004, Golden Seeds is a national angel investment network and venture capital firm dedicated to pursuing investment returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and their investors. With nearly 300 members nationwide and active chapters across the U.S., Golden Seeds has become a leading force advancing gender diversity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Because investing in women isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s smart business.
As AI moves beyond the screen and into the physical world, robotics is reshaping how industries operate, how work gets done, and how businesses think about automation.
Join Autopilot and JD MIller at The Foundry during Chicago Tech Week for an intimate evening panel exploring the next wave of robotics innovation and the real-world impact of intelligent automation. Featuring perspectives from technology leaders, robotics adopters, and workforce stakeholders, the discussion will examine how AI-powered robotics is transforming facilities, operations, and the future of labor.
The conversation will cover:
The rise of “physical AI” and autonomous systems
Real-world robotics deployments and operational impact
Workforce transformation and the future of entry-level work
How businesses can prepare for the next era of automation
What’s next for Chicago’s growing robotics ecosystem
Designed as a curated gathering for founders, operators, investors, and industry leaders, the evening will combine thoughtful discussion with live robotics demonstrations, networking, and interactive experiences.
Attendees can expect:
A discussion with leading voices in robotics and AI, moderated by JD Miller (author of The AI Handbook for Sales Professionals)
Live robot demos and interactive technology experiences
Cocktails, conversation, and networking with Chicago’s innovation community
A high-signal audience of builders, decision-makers, and forward-thinking operators
The Mental Unload is a monthly, in-person gathering designed for high-performing women who want a space to think clearly, speak honestly and reset.
July Topic: Women Founders Crushing It
Learn from women founders who are rising above the noise of the mental load to build successful ventures.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Bureau Gravity, 56 S. LaSalle, Aurora, IL 60505
Free to attend.
You will receive a calendar invitation after you submit this form.
