Events

May 29 2013
Educational Event

Be a Start-Up Queen: How to Launch a Killer Business in Today's Entrepreneurial Economy

Even in todays entrepreneurial economy, most startups fail. What does it take to make the big time? A panel of top women entrepreneurs and influencers share fascinating insights on how to build a radically successful business starting with just one brilliant idea. Brief Bios Dylan Lauren, daughter o

May 30 2013
Gala/Awards

Women for Afghan Women 2013 Gala

Spirit Indestructible: Afghan Women, 2014 and Beyond Gala Co-Chairs: Eleanor Smeal & Gloria Steinem Special Honorees: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, receipient of Women for Afghan Women's Malalai Kakar Award, and Doris Buffett, President of the Sunshine Lady Foundation Keynote Speake

May 30 2013
Networking

Women's World Banking Young Professionals Network Spring Social

Want to make a difference? Women's World Banking works to alleviate poverty by expanding the economic assets, participation and power of low-income women through access to financial services, education and markets. Come learn more and find out how you can get involved. Learn about our work Learn ab

Jun 10 2013
Educational Event

What's Holding You Back? Women on Wall Street

Top women in finance discuss opportunities and obstacles for women on Wall Street. Are we sabotaging ourselves? What are the pitfalls and traps to look out for? How would Wall Street be different if women were in charge? For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Jun 18 2013
Gala/Awards

Indego Africa's Meet the Artisans Gala

Celebrating the Voices of Resilient Women Entrepreneurs from Rwanda   Come hear the powerful stories of Joselyne and Emelienne as they reflect upon their transformative journeys from survival to building artisan businesses.   Indego's Meet the Artisans Gala features a cocktail hour and sea

Jun 22 2013
Networking

Off the Record: June Networking Happy Hour

Running Start will host a networking happy hour on June 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm as part of our Off the Record Program. The location will be announced closer to the date of the event. Networking receptions are open to all and Running Start members receive their first drink free!

Jul 12 2013
Conference

Young Women's Political Summit

Running Start’s first annual Young Women’s Political Summit, in partnership with the Barbara Lee Foundation and She Should Run, will be held July 12-14th at Georgetown University. This weekend event will bring together young women from across the country to hone their leadership skills, le

Oct 18 2013
Gala/Awards

The Orphaned Starfish Foundation's Annual Gala

Celebrating 12 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Children Around the World The Orphaned Starfish Foundations Annual New York gala will bring together over 500  supporters from the world of business and entertainment high net-worth individuals including corporate and media execut

Oct 23 2013
Gala/Awards

The 2013 UN Day Humanitarian Awards Gala Dinner

  United Nations Association of New York presents THE 2013 UN DAY HUMANITARIAN AWARDS GALA DINNER