InnovateHer: Women’s Executive Global Leadership Program

Women’s Executive Global Leadership Program

The Women's Executive Global Leadership Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for women leaders to engage with world-class faculty from Stanford, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, as well as other business leaders from Silicon Valley.

This series of workshops delves into critical and contemporary topics such as Leading Open Innovation, Digital Transformation Leadership, Unlocking Potential & Fostering Innovation, Navigating the Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, and Conscious Leadership: Women on Corporate Boards. Participants will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to drive innovation, lead digital transformations, harness AI's potential, and advocate for conscious leadership in corporate governance. Designed to empower and elevate women in leadership roles, these workshops provide a collaborative environment for developing strategic vision, enhancing influence, and fostering groundbreaking ideas.

This program is being offered as part of the InnovateHer: Women’s Empowerment Global Summit for Emerging Technologies, which includes Roundtable Discussions, Panels and Peer Networking that bring together influential leaders from Asia, Europe, and the USA to engage in a series of thought-provoking dialogue centered around pivotal themes in today's business landscape.

What’s included:

• Best-in-class women's leadership skills training from world-renowned instructors from Stanford University, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and other prominent organizations from Silicon Valley
• Discounted hotel accommodations at a 4-star hotel
• Participation at the VIP Dinner with all Silicon Valley guests on October 25 (optional - additional cost)
• Access to the program's alumni community
• A Women’s Executive Leadership Certificate of Completion
  
• Detailed agenda & schedule can be found here

About the Summit:

The aim of the Summit is to empower 350 women entrepreneurs and women business leaders to navigate the unique challenges they face conducting business globally. Through inspiring keynotes, targeted workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities, our summit is designed to catalyze growth and innovation for women in business.

Who Should Apply

The Women’s Executive Global Leadership Program is designed for executive women from international corporations, as well as public, nonprofit/NGO organizations.

Featured Speakers & Instructors:

About the Hosts:

Chiara di Guardo, Founder, CREA-Unica (Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Cagliari)

Alfredo Coppola, Co-founder, Prospera Women; Co-CEO, US Market Access Center

Organizers’ board:

Maryia Zaitsava, CREA-Unica 

Laura Poletti, CREA-Unica 

 

About Prospera Women

Prospera Women provides skills, resources, and funding opportunities for women-led startups, and is poised for global expansion, with 12 chapters launched worldwide in 2023.

The platform, a B-Corporation spun out from the parent company US Market Access Center, offers rapid growth programs and online resources for women entrepreneurs. Addressing the disparity in venture capital funding for female founders, Prospera Women aims to level the playing field and facilitate international market expansion. With a track record of supporting women entrepreneurs across multiple countries in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, and securing sponsorship of $500K+, Prospera Women is launching additional chapters worldwide and plans to host more global summits. Planned chapter launches in 2024: Athens, Greece; Rome, Italy; Trieste, Italy; Budapest, Hungary; Barcelona, Spain and Warsaw, Poland. 

Track record

• To date, we’ve delivered 8 women’s rapid growth programs, supporting 87 women entrepreneurs in 11 countries, supported by sponsorship of more than $400,000 from foreign governments. Approximately 1/3 of the startups we helped have raised $60M+ from investors within 18 months. One startup from Tbilisi, Georgia was acquired by a NYC-based firm for $18M.
  
  
• In 2023, we launched 12 chapters in Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East, comprising a community of more than 500 women entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners

About CREA UniCa (https://crea.unica.it/)  

The CREA UniCA, the University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the University of Cagliari, is a premier hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing comprehensive support for startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs. As a dynamic platform for entrepreneurial growth, CREA UniCa connects local talent with global networks, promoting sustainable development and fostering an interdisciplinary culture of innovation. Through its robust programs and impressive track record, CREA UniCa empowers entrepreneurs and innovators, driving innovative solutions and fostering a global community committed to sustainable growth and development.

CREA UniCA, Innovation at Work:

• Italian CLab Network: CREA UniCA coordinates the national CLab network of university incubators, enhancing collaboration and resource-sharing among Italy's leading university innovation centers.

• University Incubator CLab UniCa: Enrolls around 120 students annually in a five-month intensive course focused on startup creation and entrepreneurial development; facilitates the growth of new businesses by offering resources, mentorship, and connections to international incubator networks.
• DLab Cagliari: Focused on 5G/6G technologies, DLab Cagliari (“House of Emerging Technologies") merges cutting-edge scientific expertise from universities with the innovative needs of businesses, fostering collaboration and technological advancement across sectors. CREA UniCa leads acceleration programs and bootcamps within DLab, creating an ecosystem that bridges academic research with business innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with over 200 stakeholders, including local and international investors, to foster a collaborative innovation environment.
• Global Reach: Actively involved in developing and launching innovative projects across Europe, expanding its global footprint, and securing substantial sponsorships.

About the Dlab Cagliari (https://www.cagliaridlab.it/)

DLAB Cagliari Digital Lab develops research projects, experiments with, and transfers new technologies in sectors considered strategic to the unique characteristics and economic fabric of the city of Cagliari.

DLAB was created by the Municipality of Cagliari, the project leader, in collaboration with a partnership consisting of two research institutes, CRS4 and the University of Cagliari, two network operators, WindTre and TIM, two internationally significant Sardinian SMEs, Abinsula and GreenShare, the startup WiData, and two competence centers, Artes 4.0 and Cyber 4.0. The synergy between the partners aims to transfer expertise to benefit the local entrepreneurial landscape. The ongoing collaboration among the partners enables the promotion of high levels of technology transfer and entrepreneurial development.

Partners, Sponsors and Supporters: