Women in AI Colorado: The Art of Mentorship: Fueling Founders & Future Leaders

Join us for a special Boulder Startup Week edition of Women in AI Colorado, where we explore "The Art of Mentorship" and why mentoring women founders, technologists, and innovators is critical to shaping the future of AI.

The evening will kick off with a dynamic Lightning Talk by Melissa Reeve, founder of [Marketingfrontier.ai](https://www.marketingfrontier.ai/), who will share insights from her new guide on Enterprise AI Integration. Drawing on practical, real-world strategies for helping organizations build sustainable, human-centered AI systems, Melissa will explore how founders and leaders can avoid common pitfalls and successfully integrate AI without losing their strategic focus.

Following the talk, we’ll move into a powerful panel discussion featuring women leaders across AI, business, and tech innovation. Together, we’ll discuss:

• How mentorship accelerates women's leadership in AI and startups
• Strategies for both giving and receiving mentorship in emerging tech spaces
• Personal stories from the frontlines of founding, scaling, and navigating AI careers

Whether you're a founder, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about empowering women in AI, you'll leave inspired and connected.

Our panelist include:
Moderator:
Maureen Keating
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenckeating
http://www.swytchstation.com
Founder, Swytch Station | Product & Marketing Leader | Startup Advisor
Maureen Keating is the founder of Swytch Station, a Boulder-based startup connecting hard-to-fill jobs with untapped talent through AI-powered career navigation. She has led global product and marketing initiatives at Apple, Adobe, and Cisco, and formerly served as president of Women@Apple. A longtime advocate for mentorship in tech, Maureen believes the most lasting impact comes from sharing knowledge and helping others find their path forward.
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Beth Bostwick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbostwick/
www.youcanchoose.info
Serial Entrepreneur; Small Business Advisor, Innosphere Sage Advisors
Beth Bostwick has experience in large organizations as well as the startup space in Silicon Valley. She cofounded, built and exited a SaaS company that transformed the food service and vending industry.
She is also a published co-author. Her book You Can Choose, is a collection of thoughts and observations about how important your thinking is to leading an empowered life. Today she is focused on how to encourage women to found scalable Startups.

Julie Penner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepenner/
Founder Phenomenologist. Challenging leaders to do their best work and live their best lives from the inside out. Startup/CEO/Leadership/Transformational Coach, Community Organizer, Writer, Investor & Facilitator.
Julie is a true embodiment of a transformative journey from the vast landscapes of Montana to the bustling startup scene of Boulder, Colorado. Spending her formative years in Montana, Julie always exhibited a keen interest in innovation and an irresistible draw towards entrepreneurial ventures. This fascination turned into a dedicated commitment when she joined her first early-stage company at the age of 21. Passionate about writing, Julie leverages her skills to build shared understanding and provide solace to founders who often feel alone in their challenges. She embodies a deep respect for the courage and determination inherent in every founder’s journey. Julie continues to inspire and support entrepreneurs, guiding them on their path to self-discovery and success.

Natalie Levy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliedlevy/
Community Transformation and Investor, Gender Equity, Board Director, Speaker, Neurodiverse
Founder & Managing Partner, She’s Independent
Natalie is the Founder and Managing Partner of She's Independent Investments, a women-first investment group offering education and a path to access angel alongside high calibre dealmaking. They are mission-driven to address gender power gaps that exist today and work to get women into boardrooms, on the cap table, and into positions of power. Natalie has deep expertise in data, financials, and enterprise technology and serves on a couple private company boards today. She is open to board opportunities with public and private companies with $250M-5B in market capitalization. She is deeply passionate about mental health and actively works to close gender power gaps and celebrate women everywhere.

Venue Sponsorship...
Melissa Reeve has also grasciously supported our ue of the Theater room at KILN.
Kiln is more than a coworking space; it's an intersection of innovation and collaboration where professionals ignite their productivity. With sleek workspaces, state-of-the-art conference rooms, and memberships starting at just $400, Kiln offers an accessible hub for success. This dynamic community fosters connections, encouraging collaboration among like-minded individuals passionate about pushing boundaries and driving innovation. Schedule a tour today and join us for a complimentary day pass after the tour!