# Event Details - **Event Name**: Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Meet 10 amazing female founders competing for $55,000 in cash grants + professional services!About this EventJoin Us for the 14th Annual Women Founders Network Fast Pitch!Empowering Women. Fueling Innovation. Driving Returns.Be part of the movement that's redefining the future of entrepreneurship. The Women Founders Network (WFN) invites you to an exclusive evening connecting high-potential women-led startups with investors, industry leaders, and changemakers.The Top 10 finalists—exceptional women entrepreneurs from our 2026 competition—will pitch their ventures live for a chance to win $55,000 in cash grants plus professional services. Each founder will present a 5-minute pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with our panel of expert Judges and Junior VCs.This is more than a pitch event—it’s a platform for innovation, investment, and impact. Whether you're an investor looking for promising early-stage startups, a female founder seeking inspiration and connection, or a business professional ready to support the next generation of leaders, this is the event for you.LOCATION:UCLACovel Commons, Grand Horizon Room330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024PARKING: Instructions and a map will be sent to all attendees in advance.IN-PERSON TICKETS:Ticket includes admission, networking reception with appetizer buffet, wine & beverages and dessert & coffee/tea during the break.Tickets are priced by row, with a $10 per seat discount for half tables (5 seats) and full tables (10 seats).-- EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS -- Save through September 15, 2026!-------------------------------------PRESENTING COMPANIES:Learn more about our finalists here. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/94d5abd0-a323-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/95553c10-a323-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w807-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMMeet the Finalists: Networking ReceptionInfo: Appetizer & hors d'oeuvres buffet, wine & beverages (included with your ticket)🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PMOpening Remarks & AcknowledgementsInfo: Elaine Hagan, Associate Dean, UCLA Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Darya Allen-Attar, CEO & Co-Founder, Women Founders Network🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:20 PMPitch Presentation OverviewInfo: Renee LaBran, Co-Founder, Women Founders Network🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:15 PMPitch Presentations: Tech CompaniesHost: Tech companiesInfo: Five tech companies - each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:25 PMStretch Break🕑: 07:25 PM - 08:20 PMPitch Presentations: Consumer CompaniesHost: Consumer companiesInfo: Five Consumer companies - each finalist has 5 minutes to pitch followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with judges🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:45 PMDessert & Coffee/Tea Break -- Judges convene for voting🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PMAward Presentations & Closing RemarksInfo: One winning company in each track is awarded a $25,000 cash grant (total of $50,000) & our Jr. Venture Capitalists will select one finalist company to receive a $5,000 cash grant. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/women-founders-network-14th-annual-fast-pitch-event/100001992087083091 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-21T23:30:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: UCLA Covel Commons - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 80, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: UCLA Covel Commons - **lat**: 34.0729953 - **long**: -118.4499786 - **full address**: UCLA Covel Commons, 330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/517d87e95d300ce268689e59b365f19ef6c3c665b59385d7396ff263d66458c9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc78a8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1786870150 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event being held? - **A:** Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at UCLA Covel Commons, 330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event? - **A:** Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event is organized by Women Founders Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Women Founders Network 14th Annual Fast Pitch Event is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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