She Speaks CES 2025 at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip
- Staff Writer - She Speaks CEO
- Jan 18
- 2 min read
The second annual She Speaks CES Women in Tech + Leadership Panel Discussion and Mixer was held on January 9, 2025, during CES week in Las Vegas. Hosted at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip, the event brought together professionals from across the tech and leadership sectors. Attendees had the opportunity to hear inspiring stories, journeys, and experiences shared by six remarkable panelists, carefully selected by She Speaks CEO Founder and CEO, Priscilla Nakane.
Lou Rice, Founder of Kindle and Reading app accessories brand Strapsicle shared her jouney to entrepreneurship and founder of a brand that saw explosive sales and growth in just 2 years after winning Shark Tank Australia. Dr. Jen Fry, founder of tech app Coordle, gave her candid and authentic perspective in how leaders and founders need to practice self care and set true boundaries, as well as what it's like to scale a bootstrapped startup as a BiPoC founder. Maria Julia Guimaraes, Founder of Totum Tech, shared of her experiences as one of few female heads of design and engineering in the tech industry and challenges she's overcome in creating a wearable med-tech device to help individuals with Raynaud's disease. Marianne Frydenlund, VP at Avanci IoT, discussed utilizing her legal background as a patent attorney to help inventors navigate the patent and licensing arena, and her perspective being a female in a highly male dominated field. Katie Miller, Director of Global Marketing with OLEDWorks, shared how she handles team dynamics as a woman in leadership, as well as her past journey of scaling a startup STEM nonprofit organization on her own. Jenna Fuentes spoke on behalf of community event sponsor OpenClassroom on the various resources, trainings, and opportunity the organization provides for apprenticeships in various fields.
The panel was further elevated by the lively interactions between speakers and the audience. Thoughtful questions and engaging discussions encouraged an open forum that sparked curiosity and dialogue among attendees. The panelists’ candid responses resonated deeply with the audience, leading to meaningful connections and a strong interest in joining She Speaks CEO’s membership association.
The energy in the room was electric, as the event fostered a sense of community among like-minded professionals striving to make an impact in their respective fields. As the event concluded, the buzz of networking and new connections underscored the importance of spaces like these, where women in leadership can inspire, empower, and uplift one another.
She Speaks CEO continues to lead the way in creating transformative opportunities for women in tech and leadership, and this panel was no exception. We’re already looking forward to the next one! - See you in Austin, TX for She Speaks SXSW!
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