Women Entrepreneurs @Chapman & Women Leaders of Octane Present: Business BOOST
Entrepreneurship is a state of mind. And that mindset is best supported by a clear vision, a defined purpose, and a well-calculated business model that delivers results.
Join them Tuesdays, March 24 to May 19, 2026 from 11:45AM to 1:00PM via Zoom.
To support women founders in their business development journey, the Chapman University Leatherby Center Women Entrepreneur Initiative, in partnership with Women Leaders of Octane, is proud to launch the 2026 Women Entrepreneurs Business BOOST Series—a 10-week, online program featuring top experts who have already taken this journey.
Preview of Speakers & Topics
Introduction to OC Ecosystem & Resources — Linda H. DiMario, Octane Foundation for Innovation, Sarah Solorio, Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics.
Entrepreneur & Founder’s Mindset — Tapasya Bali, Founder & CEO, 100Cal Snacks; SBDC Senior Advisor
Market Research & Customer Validation — Haeri Roh-Schmidt, VP, Global Product Development, Herbalife
Building the Business Plan — Jas Kaur, Founder & Owner, Singh Automation
Strategic Planning & Go-to-Market Strategy — Carrie Freitas & Miki Akil, KTM Marketing
Investor Deck Development & Storytelling — Shaun Sanders, Managing Partner, Venture Craft; Senior Associate Director, Octane LaunchPad Accelerator
Funding Options & Financial Planning — Ashley Fairon, Silicon Valley Bank; Tammy Cooper, Technologent
Data-Driven Decision Making — Experian Leadership Team
Wrap-Up, Volunteer Pitch Day & Graduation — Panel of business leaders, mentors & investors
The Business BOOST Series offers participants the opportunity to:
Engage with other women entrepreneurs and business founders
Create or revisit their business punch list
Gain insights into progress
Accelerate growth
Grow confidence
Eligibility
This series is open to women business founders across all industry sectors with:
An existing company, or a startup (including product or service in exploration, early stage, or revenue-generating)
Participants must:
Commit to attending the entire 10-week online series
Attend at least half of the in-person MeetUps at Chapman University’s Leatherby Center
They look forward to sharing this journey with you!
Please register here to attend.
Thanks to The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!