The Success story of… Patrizia Paterlini-Bréchot

Researcher, Professor… and Founder of Rarecells September, 2019 Patrizia Paterlini-Bréchot studied medicine at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where she specialised in haematology and oncology. After working as an oncologist in Bologna, she met a number of world-renowned researchers and in turn she decided to go into medical and scientific research. So, in […]

October 3, 2019: Panel discussion on Cyber-Security

Bank of the West and the Women Initiative Foundation (WIF) cordially invite you to attend a panel discussion on Cyber-Security.   Why this topic?What happens if your connected pacemaker or self-driving car is hacked? Are smart toys actually spying on your children? Is Russia controlling the US electric grid? With the Internet of Things and the increased […]

September 18, 2019: A Panel Conversation on Diversity & Inclusion – hosted by Connection Silicon Valley and led by Women Initiative Foundation

The Women Initiative Foundation and Connection Silicon Valley* cordially invite you to attend a panel discussion on Diversity & Inclusion: challenges, best practices, research and insights from experienced leaders. ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ is a topic that has received a lot of attention in the past few years. Lean In and McKinsey & Company publish an annual […]

The Success Story of… Laurence Onfroy

Founder and Director of TemptingPlaces April 2019 A serial entrepreneur and globetrotter After graduating with a Master’s in Marketing & Communications, Laurence worked and travelled around the world for several years. She began her career in 1998 as a consultant in marketing and communications for international luxury hotel brands, before joining LVMH and the online […]

May 15, 2019: Panel discussion on Impact Investing & Social Entrepreneurship

Bank of the West and the Women Initiative Foundation (WIF) cordially invite you to an exclusive panel discussion on Impact Investing & Social Entrepreneurship. The mission of WIF is to promote the advancement of women in the workplace and in the economy, by a variety of actions including engaging women and men in conversations that address challenges and opportunities women […]