Ask out loud. A networking and pitching event for female founders
Most women are taught to be grateful for what they are given.
This event is about asking for what you actually want.
Funding. Intros. Opportunities. Better terms. Better deals. Better support.
Too many founders stay quiet or wait for permission.
This year, we are done with that.
Ask Out Loud is an evening for female founders who want to speak up, ask with confidence and stop playing small in rooms where their ideas belong. We will unpack how bold asks change careers, unlock resources and open doors that usually stay closed.
Our headline speaker will be announced soon. Expect someone audacious, sharp and brilliant at using her voice to get what she needs.
What to expect
Beauty and Wellness Showcase
Meet female-founded brands and discover what they are building in 2025.
Founder Pitches
Four early-stage founders will pitch for five minutes each.
Applications are open to pre-seed founders who have a clear ask and want to practise asking out loud.
( Applications close January 23rd)
Community Networking
Connect with founders, investors and allies in a warm room where everyone is here to support each other’s next move.
About Businettes & this event
It’s easy to feel like you’re building your business alone, especially when most advice comes from a screen. Deep down you know that nothing compares to the energy in the room when founders swap stories face to face.
At this event, you’ll find people who get it, who know what it’s like to hit walls and keep going, and who are ready to share what actually works (and what doesn’t).
Businettes is a genuine community, built on trust and genuine support. Here, you’re not expected to have it all figured out. You’re invited to show up as you are, connect with others who care about helping you move forward, and leave with fresh ideas, new friends, and that little lift every founder needs.
If you’re ready to feel supported and inspired in a way that’s hard to find online, this is your space.
Come and see what it feels like to be part of a founder community that has your back.