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Female Founders and Funders at Berkeley Newsletter

Jayashree Nataraj - Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Female Founders and Funders at Berkeley Newsletter

Newsletter #1, April 08, 2025

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Empowering Women in 2025: A New Chapter with BFFF


Exciting Updates from Berkeley Female Founders & Funders! As we step into 2025, we're excited to introduce our new leadership team, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to drive innovation and impact.

Meet the Team!


We are thrilled to welcome our new leadership members who will be driving the mission of FFFB forward this year:
  • Co-Presidents: Arpita Pandey & Anna Gurney
  • VP of Marketing: Zainab Kumandan & Jayashree Nataraj
  • VP of Events: Adoley Swaniker & Uthira Mohan
  • VP of Partnerships: Maria Fernanda Marino
  • VP of Finance: Shivi Lakhtakia
  • VP of Campus Relations: Iga Andita Lestari
  • VP of Alumni: Nancy Haneine & Ïma Essien
  • VP of EWMBA: Bidisa Mukherjee
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing leadership members for their dedication and contributions. Their efforts have paved the way for new initiatives and continued growth within the BFFF community.
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Leader Spotlight: Arpita Pandey

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Each month, we highlight an inspiring member making a difference in our community. This month, we are spotlighting Arpita Pandey, the Co-President of Berkeley Female Founders and Funders, who is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs and driving innovation in healthcare through inclusive leadership.

๐Ÿ“Œ Journey:
Arpita's journey has been defined by a relentless drive to challenge norms and create meaningful impact. With a background in artificial intelligence and machine learning at Amazon and a strong foundation in data science, she now leads a drug discovery startup, Precision Kinetica, focused on enhancing the accessibility and affordability of essential medical products. Her path reflects a deep commitment to blending technology, purpose, and advocacy to transform lives.

๐Ÿ’ก Why BFFF?
"I joined Berkeley Female Founders and Funders because I have always admired the resilience of female founders and wanted to build a community where women feel seen, supported, and unstoppable. This is more than a club—it is a movement I am proud to lead."

๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Fact:
Arpita is a trained classical dancer who has been internationally awarded for her performances.

๐Ÿ—ฃ Words of Wisdom:
"Real change happens when passion meets purpose—lead with both."
"That is something I truly believe—and it fuels everything I do, from entrepreneurship to leadership."

Upcoming Events


Berkeley Female Founders and Funders Spring Mixer - Female Founders
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM PDT
Location: Freehouse 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Join us at Freehouse on April 10th for a laid-back spring mixer. Come meet other members of Berkeley Female Founders and Funders in real life, build community, and celebrate spring time!
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Women in Entrepreneurship - Co-hosted by SkyDeck, the Haas Business Student Association (HBSA), Berkeley Women in Business (BWIB), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and The Women’s Network (TWN)
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Berkeley SkyDeck Moderated by Caroline Winnett (Executive Director of SkyDeck)
Connect with fellow founders, investors, and business leaders in a casual setting. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and entrepreneurial spirit!
RSVP Here
Funding Opportunities
Sustainable Innovation Pitch Day & One-Day Incubator
Applications open!!
Date, Time & Location: April 17; 10am - 6pm PDT at Haas School of Business
Female Founders & Funders Gathering @ SF Climate Week
โ€‹FFF is back at SF Climate Week!bringing together ~300 women building and investing in climate at an (epic!) outdoor venue. Date, Time & Location: April 23; Register to See Address
Must-Read Articles
US VC female founders dashboardNew data from PitchBook shows a significant drop in funding for female-only founded startups
Female Founders And Women VCs: An Unrealized Opportunity
The Forbes article “Female Founders and Women VCs: An Unrealized Opportunity” highlights the underrepresentation of women as decision-makers in venture capital firms, which limits funding opportunities for female entrepreneurs. It emphasizes that increasing the number of women in venture capital could enhance access to capital for female founders and potentially lead to higher returns for investors.
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