Accelerating Angels

09/03/2026

Thinking about raising capital? Don't just start with the pitch deck. 👀

There are some important questions every founder should be able to answer before sitting down with an investor and we're going to help you work through them.

Join the Accelerating Angels Foundation on October 9th for our virtual Investor Readiness Workshop, a hands-on session designed specifically for women founders considering outside investment.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where you stand today, what investors look for and what you need to do next to become more investment-ready.

📅 October 9 | 12–2 PM ET
💻 Virtual
💜 Your investment: $50

https://accelerating-angels.odoo.com/r/65v

09/02/2026

Traction! What is it? Founders hear this all the time. Everyone has a different interpretation. Let’s talk about growth and how that gets interpreted into traction to investors. TODAY at Noon! Join the conversation with Jennifer Scheehle.

Click here to register and get link for this free webinar. https://lnkd.in/g-mhbUPn

08/25/2026

Founders hear this all the time: “Show more traction.”

But what does that actually mean?

For our September Accelerate: Growth & Funding Talk, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Scheehle, Founder & CEO of Inogize, for Meaningful Growth Milestones and Securing Venture Capital.

Jennifer will lead a practical session on how founders can identify the milestones that matter, build toward them, and communicate progress in a way that resonates with venture capital investors.

This is a strong session for women founders who are building toward funding and for anyone in the startup ecosystem supporting early-stage companies.

No fee to join! Just sign up!!

https://accelerating-angels.odoo.com/r/bT2

08/10/2026

📢September Accelerate: Growth & Funding Talk!

Not all milestones are created equal.

For founders preparing to raise venture capital, the question is not just “What have you done?” It is “What progress actually matters to investors?”

For our September Accelerate: Growth & Funding Talk, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Scheehle, Founder & CEO of Inogize, for Meaningful Growth Milestones and Securing Venture Capital.

Jennifer will lead a practical session on how founders can identify meaningful milestones, build a path to achieve them, and communicate traction in a way that resonates with investors.

This session is designed for women founders and startup ecosystem partners supporting early-stage companies.

All you have to do is sign up for the zoom link, no cost required!

https://accelerating-angels.odoo.com/r/ZuK

08/06/2026

Some of the most meaningful innovations happen when founders set out to solve deeply personal, life-changing problems.

That's why we're excited to welcome Anuncia Medical to the Accelerating Angels portfolio.

Anuncia is developing innovative medical technology to improve the lives of patients living with hydrocephalus and other neurological conditions by addressing one of the biggest challenges in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management.

We're proud to partner with founders who are building technology with the potential to improve patient care while tackling significant healthcare challenges.

Congratulations to the entire Anuncia Medical team! We are excited to be part of the journey.

Read more about the investment: https://accelerating-angels.odoo.com/r/KDU

Investment supports a women-led, commercial-stage medical technology company improving outcomes for patients with hydrocephalus.

08/04/2026

FundHERbiz™ 2026 is officially in the books, and what an incredible evening it was.

Every year, this event reminds us what can happen when founders, investors, advisors, sponsors, and community members come together with a shared goal: supporting women entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to our founders for taking the stage and sharing their stories. It takes courage to pitch a room full of investors, and we couldn't be more proud of each of you.

A heartfelt thank you to our co-host the WSBA, our sponsors, judges, volunteers, advisors, investors, and everyone who attended. Your support made this event possible and continues to strengthen Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

07/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Co-Founder & CEO, Cindi Englefield, on being named a 2026 Aspire Honoree!

This recognition celebrates women who have bet on themselves while creating opportunities for others—and that perfectly describes Cindi.

Her passion for supporting women founders and growing Ohio's entrepreneurial community has impacted so many founders, investors, advisors, and partners.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Cindi! 💜

07/24/2026

Difficult conversations are part of leadership, fundraising, advising, and growth.

The question is: do they weaken trust or build it?

Join us for our August Accelerate: Growth & Funding Talk with Jennifer Harris, Founder of Mindful Retreats and Director of Operations at Cumulus Consulting, for From Risk to Relationship: The Art of Building Trust.

If you lead a team, advise founders, work with customers, or want to strengthen professional relationships, this is a great session to attend.

https://accelerating-angels.odoo.com/r/zAK

07/20/2026

What does it really take to become an angel investor?

Join Rev1 Ventures, Accelerating Angels, 71/70, and AlignAi for a candid conversation with founders, investors, and startup leaders as they pull back the curtain on early-stage investing.

Whether you're exploring your first investment opportunity or looking to expand your understanding of the startup ecosystem, this panel will offer practical insights into how angel investing works, how opportunities are assessed, and the impact investors have on helping innovative companies grow.

Hear from:
Rehgan Bleile (Avon) Bleile, Founder, AlignAI
Melinda Gloriosa, Managing Director, 71/70 Angels
Cindi Englefield, Co-Founder & CEO, Accelerating Angels

Moderated by:
Katherine Grogan, Accelerating Angels

Enjoy coffee, donuts, and networking with fellow founders, investors, and community leaders before the discussion begins.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 8:30–10:00 a.m.
📍 Rev1 at The Peninsula

If you've ever wondered how startup investing works - or whether angel investing might be right for you - this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join us in person to hear founders and investors spill the tea on getting started with angel investing!

07/17/2026

SOLD OUT! 🎉💜

FundHERbiz™ Startup Showdown is officially sold out, and we are so grateful.

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, shared the event, sponsored, applied, volunteered, and helped us build momentum for this special night.

We can’t wait to celebrate women founders across Ohio on July 22!

See you soon. ✨