Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is AWE's Guest Policy
A Members may bring up to two guests free of charge to each event.  An individual may be a guest only once in a two-year period. The guest policy is not applicable for the Annual Celebration, CXO Forums or Investor Forums.

 

Q Can I obtain funding through AWE?
A While AWE does not provide funding to entrepreneurs, it provides access to thosein the Philadelphia region who do provide funding.  Our membership includes some ofthe most prominent VCs and angel group leaders in the region, as well as leaders of Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures.

 

Q What is the Entrepreneur's Survey?
A AWE, the Wharton Small Business Development Center and Ben Franklin Technology Partners partnered to conduct a survey of women business leaders in the Greater Philadelphia region. Specifically, the survey aimed to target women entrepreneurs that lead or own businesses that raise external capital to finance their growth. The survey, one of the first of its kind in the nation, highlights the factors that lead to successful business growth, showcasing the successes - as well as the challenges and barriers that remain.    View Report