Lunch with The Startup Ladies at Juniper on Main

Bites, Sips & Women-Owned Vibes | Monthly Meetups May–September 2025

In addition to our regular educational programming, this summer, we’re intentionally making space for something that’s essential to your personal and professional growth—authentic relationships.

Once a month, from May through September, we’re meeting up for tea, lunch, or happy hour and a half with fellow founders, investors, and executives who support women entrepreneurs. This is your a chance to genuinely connect with people who may become future friends, mentors, collaborators, or even customers.

Feeling unsure about walking into a room of people you haven’t met yet? You’re not alone—and you’re absolutely welcome here. As soon as you arrive, you’ll be warmly greeted and introduced to others at your table. You’ll be seated with experienced conversationalists and fellow attendees who are just as excited to connect. We'll have some thoughtfully prepared conversation starters at each table to help spark meaningful dialogue.

Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, new to networking, or a seasoned pro, you’ll be in good company. You’ll enjoy delicious food, engaging conversation, and leave having made at least a few new connections—maybe even a future customer, mentor, collaborator, or friend.

🍴Lunch at Juniper on Main

Thursday, May 29 | 11:30am – 1:00pm | 📍Carmel

🍵 Tea at Tea’s Me Café

Thursday, June 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am | 📍Indianapolis

🍹 Happy Hour and a Half at Tipsy Mermaid

Thursday, July 24 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm | 📍Zionsville

🥂 Happy Hour and a Half at Just Pop In

Thursday, August 21 | 4:30am – 6:00pm | 📍Broad Ripple

🍜 Lunch at Thai Season

Thursday, September 25 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | 📍Carmel

Members: Save your seat for free; simply pay for your own food and drink at the venue.
Non-members: $50 ticket includes your meal and participation.

Bring your stories, your curiosity, and your appetite—because there’s nothing better than real talk over real food.

We believe that diversity and inclusivity makes our startup culture more fun, experienced, and intellectually stimulating. People of every gender are invited to participate in ALL Startup Ladies educational programming, events, and membership.

The Startup Ladies strive to uphold the highest ethical standards of inclusiveness and respect. In the event of a violation of these standards, we reserve the right to terminate your membership or ask you to leave an event.

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