Beautéverse: Where beauty +fashion Tech meet - #SFTechWeek
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˘▿˘*◟*Where Beauty, Fashion, and Tech Innovators Shape the Future of beauty x fashion x tech and sports.
The BeauteVerse Summit is a groundbreaking event that unites the trailblazing women of the beauty, fashion, sports and tech industries. It’s a celebration of innovation, influence, and impact, designed to elevate and empower creators, founders, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of these dynamic fields.
What’s Happening:
5:15 PM - Doors Open
5:30 to 7:00 PM - Panels and Fireside Chats
[Fireside Chat] Power Plays & Portfolio Moves: How Innovation Gets Funded and Backed
Speaker:
Kristen Rodgers, Director of Retail, Media & Sports at Plug and Play Ventures, one of the most active venture firms in the world.
[Fireside Chat] Connecting the Dots: Scale, Strategy & the Global Innovation Pipeline
Speaker:
Rochi Cairo Presepi is a powerhouse at the intersection of startup acceleration and global innovation. Sr. Program Manager at INNOVIT and Board Member at techtrust.ai.
[Fireside Chat] From Fiber to Future: How Product Innovation Moves the Fashion Industry Forward
Speaker:
Chigo Ikeme is a rising voice in fashion innovation. As a Fabric Developer at Levi’s, she leads global denim development and sourcing for the men’s division—merging deep technical expertise with creative vision. Named one of Sourcing Journal’s “Denim Minds Under 30,” Chigo brings a purpose-driven approach to sustainability, materials, and what innovation looks like from inside one of the world’s most iconic brands.
No frills — just high-value conversations, high-caliber energy, and a room full of women and men moving culture forward.
Your RSVP includes a $20 entry fee (paid at the door), which comes with one complimentary drink-premium coffee included & bites.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
---Summit Host & Host Partner---
Christina Rodriguez is a founder, CEO and creator and the editor at Beauté in Tech a magazine published by La Beauté PR Group. Christina is a leading voice in beauty, and fashion tech (coined the terms the industry now uses). She curates conversations that blend culture with innovation, connecting creators, founders, and investors shaping the new digital economy. Follow her on Linkedin and Substack for industry takes in beauty and fashion tech and events in NYC, SF and LA.
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