Events

Investing isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about trusting your gut and navigating the intricate dance of intuition and data. In a Citrine Angels workshop held last month at Refraction, Kate Byrne and Viola Llewellyn, co-founders of The Tulle-Box, shared how the very attributes for which women are often critiqued can be power tools when it comes to investing. Having the confidence and wisdom to put them to work to make savvy, positive investments is why female investor’s portfolios often …

Last month, Arlington Economic Development (AED) held a panel discussion at the National Landing Experience Center, focused on getting venture ready. Powered by Citrine Angels, this was the second installment of the “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series,” which kicked off this past spring with a packed house to discuss if venture capital is right for you. Learn more about that here.

Citrine Angels Executive Board member and Dealflow Chair Michelle Olenoski moderated the convers…

Aspiring and newer angel investors often ask for the best strategies for angel investing, as well as how to make a great ROI. With this idea in mind, Citrine Angels held a panel discussion on Investment Strategies and Portfolio Construction, featuring experts from Blu Ventures, Angel Capital Association and New Dominion Angels.

One of the exciting aspects of angel investing is that investors make decisions themselves. Decisions can be rational, emotionally driven based on what resonates, or bot…

On March 5, Arlington Economic Development (AED) kicked off its “Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series” powered by Citrine Angels (Citrine). Held at Northeastern University’s Arlington campus, it was standing-room-only as entrepreneurs and investors packed the space to hear leading fund managers provide valuable insights on the pros and cons of accepting venture capital. 

Aurelia Flores, co-founder of Citrine and an Investment Director at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporat…

Citrine Angels hosted its first event of 2024 on January 23 at HeraHub DC. Members and their guests connected for an informative session on the benefits and drawbacks of forming an LLC for investment purposes. The panel was moderated by member Lisa Conners, an executive coach and owner of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting. Featured panelists included Susan Velasco, vice president of product management at Capital One; Sarah Moore Johnson, founding partner of estate planning firm Birchstone Moor…

2023 was a banner year for Citrine Angels! So many exciting opportunities have come our way, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you – members, sponsors, community supporters, and entrepreneurs alike.

We gained more than 25 new members, with our membership total surpassing 60 women. Our members come from as far away as Oregon and as close by as Washington, DC. Each and every one is a dynamic woman investor who contributes to our network by participating in pitch meetings and social even…

Citrine is excited to once again partner with DC Startup Week, connecting investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Join us on Thursday, October 19 for an afternoon focused on Female Founders and Funders, featuring a panel on Women Investing in Women, coordinated by us! There will be a happy hour immediately following the panel.

Event Details:
📅 Oct. 19, 2023
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
📍 International Square Conference Center, Washington, D.C.
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On July 18, Citrine Angels hosted a happy hour and educational workshop at Hera Hub DC. Over 30 members and guests joined for an informative workshop from Dr. Louise Klein on “Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders.”

Citrine co-founder Allyson Redpath opened the event with a brief introduction to the history of Citrine Angels. Having moved here from New York and noticed women were sidelined in venture-backable angel investing, she created Citrine to give female founders and funders a space to grow a…

Please join Citrine Angels for a workshop on July 18 featuring business psychologist Dr. Louise Yochee Klein. This event is open to members and those interested in learning more about Citrine Angels! Members are automatically registered, and others in the angel investment ecosystem can request an invitation by registering at this link.

Assessing Entrepreneurial Leaders: Best Practices to Invest Smarter in People

Ever wish you could better predict how successful entrepreneurs will be? Business …

On April 19th, Citrine Angels, in partnership with Blu Venture Investors, held a happy hour and panel discussion at Refraction DC. Members gathered to learn more about the intricate processes that occur after an angel investment is made, including how to optimize taxes and how to stay engaged in follow-on rounds. The event was moderated by Citrine Board Member Dr. Kimberly Lumpkins, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Featured panelists included Kim Nguye…