Money is still the conversation too many women are quietly left out of.
Not because we can’t understand it. But because no one ever sat us down and taught us how capital actually works — when to raise it, how to protect what we’re building, what investors are really looking for.
Right now, that’s the thing driving me most: making sure women understand money and finance, and have real access to the capital they need to build and scale. Now.
It’s why I’m launching a new initiative called Launchpad Capital — and this event is the first step.
On Friday 18 September, I’m sitting down with Giselle Makarachvili for Fuel or Friction? Knowing When to Raise Capital.
Giselle has done it all — raised, scaled, exited, and bootstrapped. She was CEO of Hmlet, co-founded Project X and Alma House with institutional partners, then built TravelTod from the ground up. Few people can speak to capital from both sides of the table the way she can.
We’ll get honest about:
→ The real signals you’re ready to raise — versus raising out of fear or hype
→ Bootstrapping vs. institutional money vs. strategic partners — and where debt fits in
→ How debt can be a smart way to raise capital without giving up equity
→ What investors actually look for
→ How to keep your vision and control while bringing capital in
→ Timing and terms, approached with clarity instead of urgency
Friday, 18 Sep 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm SGT
Trehaus, Level 7, Funan
If you’ve ever wondered whether now is your moment to raise — this room is for you.
If you want to open doors for female founders to get access to capital – this room is for you.
