Listen to Her: Founders Who Speak - #SFTechWeek
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Listen to Her: Founders Who Speak — An Intimate Fireside Chat in Palo Alto featuring Boardy.ai
Why Women Founders Should Share Their Stories
A Fireside Chat Moderated by Eraina Ferguson
This fireside chat brings together a powerhouse lineup of women leaders and founders who are reshaping industries and redefining leadership:
Together, they’ll explore why telling your founder story isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a strategic advantage. You’ll hear how sharing your journey can:
Build credibility and visibility in your industry
Unlock funding, partnerships, and opportunities
Inspire the next wave of women leaders
Shift narratives in business and entrepreneurship
✨ Special Addition: Boardy will also be attending our event and connecting with speakers before and during the program. That means you’ll be matched with your right person in advance and have the opportunity to connect directly—amplifying the impact of your time on stage.
Featured Panelists
Emily Latour
Founder & CEO, Latour Advisory
Emily Latour, based in the United States, is the Founder and CEO of Latour Advisory. She brings deep expertise from her previous roles at Gartner and Accenture, where she worked at the intersection of strategy, advisory, and growth. A graduate of Southwestern University, Emily leverages her background to guide leaders through strategic decision-making and to unlock new opportunities for scaling.
Tabby Biddle (she/her)
Women’s Thought Leadership Coach & Public Speaking Mentor
Tabby Biddle helps female founders, innovators, and change-makers amplify their impact through the power of their voice and story. A former United Nations Foundation press fellow and columnist for The Huffington Post, Tabby has guided hundreds of women leaders to craft signature talks, deliver TEDx talks, and step into greater visibility as thought leaders. She is the creator of The Feminine Voice Revolution Summit™ and founder of the women’s public speaking accelerator Speak & Prosper. Her work has been featured by USA Today, NPR, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and UN Dispatch.
Keyaira Lock
Keyaira Lock is a mission-driven entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who helps founders scale from the inside out—elevating both their leadership and their businesses. As Director of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s The Garage SF, she has sourced and scaled 200+ startups, launched Northwestern’s flagship accelerator, and built initiatives that unlocked millions in pipeline and capital access. Through her company, Spice & Sage, she works with founders to reframe identity and story into strategic assets that accelerate growth. Keyaira brings a powerful perspective on how women founders can use storytelling not only to attract funding and partnerships but also to build ecosystems, earn trust, and expand what’s possible in business and tech.
Moderator: Eraina Ferguson
Eraina Ferguson is a 7x TEDx Curator, Founder of Listen to Her—an AI-powered speaker marketplace connecting women speakers with corporate opportunities—and a Product Content Engineer. She has led product marketing at Meta, Udacity, and Lever, and is a champion for elevating women’s voices on global stages. Featured in LA Parent Magazine and The Verge, Eraina also serves on the board of Las Trampas, supporting adults with disabilities. Her mission: help women founders share their stories so they can inspire change, secure resources, and lead with impact.
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Expect candid stories, actionable advice, and a room full of women committed to raising their voices—and each other.
✨ Space is limited. RSVP required.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, great company, and big inspiration provided.
This event is 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
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