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May 22 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Feed the Founders

Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Feed the Founders event, a monthly gathering designed for entrepreneurs who are pioneering businesses. It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow founders, share experiences, and learn from each other.

Featuring Simone Kendle, CEO of WOVE

Simone brings a wealth of experience to her role, with a background that includes serving as co-founder and CMO at the beauty-tech startup Parfait. Prior to this, she spent eight years at Capital One, where she held various pivotal roles, honing her skills in strategic customer experience analysis, team leadership, and operational efficiency. A graduate of The Wharton School with an MBA focused on Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Simone possesses profound knowledge and practical experience, blending innovative, customer-oriented market strategies with business growth objectives.

Join us at Feed the Founders to hear firsthand from Simone Kendle about her career journey and the successes and challenges she’s tackling as CEO of Wove. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, and be inspired by the success stories shaping our local business landscape.

Free, no registration required

May 22 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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