You are invited to the Female Founder Collab-A-Thon, a one-of-a-kind networking event hosted by Empowered Economy & Gotcha Focaccia to connect female and non-binary founders in the food & beverage industry who want to build meaningful connections to launch and grow their businesses in the heart of New York City.

Whether you’re a founder, chef, community-builder, investor — or aspire to become one — we welcome you for a powerful evening of partnership and collaboration.

Intentional Networking

Connect with founders, creators and the movers and shakers behind high impact partnerships. Attendees are encouraged to arrive with a specific Ask and a Give in mind: What do you need help with? What can you offer? Our programming will help guide you to make the most of your networking experience.

Mini Workshops

Meet with our expert facilitators who will provide actionable tips around building and utilizing your network successfully to enhance your business, generate lasting partnerships, and market your brand in an authentic way.

Sampling

Founders are welcome to bring pre-packaged samples or a tray of pre-apportioned samples of their own products to gift to other attendees as they mingle.

Food + Drink:

Each ticket includes a complimentary non-alcoholic adaptogenic cocktail from Curious Elixirs and freshly-baked focaccia from Gotcha Focaccia.

If you are a dip, spread, or cheese brand and would like to showcase your product alongside Gotcha Focaccia, please email meira@gotcha.cafe or DM @eatgotcha

Volunteers:

We have a few volunteer spots available for those with financial constraints. Please email meira@gotcha.cafe if you are interested in this opportunity.

Meira Bennett

Meira Bennett

Meira Bennett