Join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at UCLA Covel Commons for the Women Founders Network’s 14th Annual “Fast Pitch Event”! Stubbs Alderton and Markiles, LLP is proud to sponsor this incredible event, which unites leading women-founded startups with investors, industry leaders, and changemakers.
The evening will feature 10 finalists from the organization’s 2026 competition, who will live-pitch their companies to a panel of judges, including Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Managing Partner Scott Alderton. Following the live judging, the Women Founders Network will award each winner in two separate tracks, tech enabled and Consumer/CPG, a $25,000 cash grant along with professional services. In addition, a $5,000 prize will be awarded to the winner of the Junior Venture Capitalist category.
The event will celebrate innovation, impact, and investment, creating a meaningful evening of connection between female founders and experienced investors and business leaders.
