Women Entrepreneurs: Join Leatherby Center’s Business BOOST Series
Ready to grow your business and connect with like-minded women?
The Leatherby Center Women Entrepreneur Initiative & Women Leaders of Octane/Octane OC present the Business BOOST Series—a nine-week online program designed to equip you with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to grow and thrive.

Entrepreneurship is both an art and a science. Growing a business takes knowledge, strategy, and the right support. This nine-week series brings you expert insights, practical tools, and a community of driven women to help you succeed.
When & Where?
Date: Every Tuesday starting March 18th
Time: 11:30am - 1pm
Location: Zoom
What the Program Offers:
Evaluate your business priorities
Gain insights into your progress
Accelerate your growth
Grow your confidence
Preview of Topics from Highlight Speakers:
“Entrepreneur & Founder’s Mindset” with Natalie Plain, Founder & CEO, Billion Dollar Beauty
“Financial Planning” with Elle Hamilton, CFO Staar Surgical
“Building the Business Plan” with Maria Moskver, CEO, Cloudvirga
Other Key Segments Include:
Introduction to OctaneOC, Chapman Leatherby Center and OC Ecosystem & Resources
Market Research & Customer Validation
Strategic Planning – Solution & Go-to-Market
Data-Driven Decision Making
Funding Options
Volunteer Pitch Day and Graduation
Eligibility:
Women business founders at any stage (startup, early-stage, or revenue-generating) seeking insights, clarity, or coaching. Participants must commit to attending the entire series and at least half of the in-person MeetUps at Chapman University Leatherby Center.
Please register for the Business Boost Series here.