She Means Business:
A Fireside Chat with Female Entrepreneurs!
An AAWE Platinum Fundraiser Event
Wednesday, January 29th
18h30-21h30
@ Salon Septième, 52 rue de Bourgogne 75007
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Join AAWE for an extraordinary panel discussion and cocktail reception with 3 inspiring women in fashion, venture capital / philanthropy and culture that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and celebrate women's remarkable achievements!
This event features dynamic female entrepreneurs, who will share their unfiltered journeys of success, challenge, and transformation.
What to Expect:
• Intimate panel discussion
• Candid insights into business challenges and triumphs
• Exploration of societal shifts and entrepreneurial landscapes
• Engaging Q&A session with inspiring women leaders
This isn't just another networking event—it's a powerful celebration of female entrepreneurship, where real stories meet real impact.
There will be personal business narratives, discussions on overcoming professional obstacles, insights into social media's role in modern entrepreneurship as well as opportunities for community engagement and support.
Whether you're an aspiring business owner, professional, or simply passionate about women's empowerment, this evening promises to inspire, educate, and connect.
The evening will include a styling session with Nancy Pedot. Have an item of clothing in your closet that you can’t figure out how to style? Bring it along …. and learn how to turn it into something new and useful!
All proceeds will support AAWE's charitable initiatives and support our philanthropic givings to French non-profits providing resources to women and children.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired, network, and make a difference!
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot now and be part of an unforgettable evening of empowerment and possibility.
A champagne reception with appetizers will follow.
For those members who by chance cannot attend and have a specific question regarding venture capital and building your own business, please email AAWE Development Chair, Evelyn.
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About our Panelists:
Elizabeth Pauchet
Elizabeth Pauchet is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate law and entrepreneurship. She holds a degree from Yale Law School and has built a robust career in international corporate law, having worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell in both New York and Paris. Pauchet has led the legal function at a fast-growing media company which ultimately became a unicorn. Currently, she serves as chief legal officer of a tech startup that has raised over $400 million from private investors and the LSE AIM market. She is also the President of the Investment Committee at WinEquity, a French VC which invests in start-ups founded or co-founded by women. Additionally, she is a member of the audit committee of Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and is Vice-President of the Fondation Médecins sans Frontières, the arm of MSF which brings innovation to humanitarian intervention.
Anya Firestone
Anya Firestone, a New York native based in Paris, has built an independent career blending art, philosophy, fashion, and culture. Today, she curates and hosts bespoke “Cou-Tours,” personalized journeys through Parisian museums, fashion showrooms, and cultural gems for high-profile individuals and global teams. Additionally, she works with companies ranging from LOEWE to Andreessen Horowitz to help them integrate art and culture into storytelling via events, experiences, and content. Previously, Firestone served as Head Curator for NYC’s largest public art exhibit, The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt, and as the Senior Director of a premier New York design gallery. She holds a Master's in French Cultural Studies from Columbia University and is a Nationally-Licensed Guide Conférencière under the French Ministry of Culture. An award-winning writer, her essays have appeared in publications including Highsnobiety and GOAT Magazine. In 2022, she starred in Bravo TV’s Real Girlfriends in Paris. Recently, her unique events and Cou-Tours have been featured in The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, and Robb Report. She lives and works in Paris, France.
Nancy Pedot
Nancy Pedot is an entrepreneurial CEO with a track record of success in building strong brands and dynamic retail concepts. She is the founder and creator of Salon Septième Paris, a French luxury brand influenced by Parisian lifestyle and the historical savoir-faire of French couture. Nancy has prioritized working with the highest quality ateliers and factories across France and Italy, selecting fabrics and yarns of uncompromised quality in cashmere, silk, lace, cotton, wool and tweed. Her goal is to create versatile yet timeless luxury pieces, with exceptional fabrics that work with any lifestyle.
