Hello there,
Hope you are having a lovely week in the run-up to the Easter break.
>> I’ve been focused on getting myself up to speed with AI with the help of my friend and tech founder expert, Siddhi.
On Sunday arvo, my 12-year-old daughter and I made this > First Centre Pass
Still work in progress, but she is already obsessed with Claude and Lovable and what she can create on a tiny budget and in very little time.
Our first AI event with Siddhi (building an AI agent in 2 hours) sold out in 24 hours, but we've managed to get a few additional slots here
Otherwise, register here for the waitlist for the next one.
FFR members will get a discount obv - use code FFR25
Siddhi and I are super passionate about making sure women don't get left behind with AI - love partnering with her and more to come. We know from The Rise Report how important human connection is, so we love being able to do these events IRL.
>> Excited to launch our next cohort of the fundraising accelerator on the 10th April and our next Fundraising meetup for April.
Come and meet Dan, the team, other founders and hear from investors - always a brilliant morning and a chance to create connections, which is what it's all about > here
Have a great break
Emmie
IN-PERSON & ONLINE EVENTS
[London] Fundraising Meet > Join us at Shoosmiths on April 23rd at 9 am to 11 am to explore all things fundraising with our panel: Emma Steele, Ascension VC, Dan Bowyer, Superseed VC and Catalina Schveninger, Emerge Education >> Register here
[Online] Finding investors and Nailing your Valuation > 16th April at 12 noon, join Sam Simpson, Founder of Founder Catalyst >> Register here
[Online] Fundraising Ask me Anything with Dan and Carmel > 14th April at 12 noon >>Register here
[Manchester] Rethinking Productivity for Women > 30th April, 5:30 pm to 8 pm - join the Manchester Chapter leads with speaker Maggie McDaris, Founder and CEO of Phase, for a workshop on all things women’s health >> Join here
MOVING OUR EMAIL MARKETING TO BEEHIV
Over the coming weeks, we're moving our newsletter to a new platform called Beehiv cos we think it’s a better option and everyone raves about it.
It shouldn't impact you at all, but we'll share more soon (and you might notice a slightly different layout plus the ability to see previous emails)
SXSW - WE’RE A MEETUP PARTNER
We’re co-hosting a Breakfast with SXSW on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 and inviting 15 of you to join us.
We’ll randomly select from those subscribed to Our Community Substack at the end of April
↳ We’ll also have a SXSW ticket promo giving FFR members a discount on tickets… coming soon
↳ Nearer the time, we’ll create a ‘pop-up’ WhatsApp group for those going, so you can meet each other.
↳ And Emmie and Mae will be doing a workshop at SXSW, which attendees will be able to book through the event app.
LONDON TECH WEEK
We’re also planning stuff for LTW and will be in touch nearer the time. Emmie is hosting two panels, and we hope to plan an event for founders who are going to be there… watch this space.
RESOURCES & EXTERNAL EVENTS
We’re working on a few AI initiatives with Siddhi Mittal -the waitlist to be notified when doors open for the 11th May one >> Register for waitlist
Female Founder Breakfast (All Things Social Media!) > Join Emmie Faust and Mae Yip for an intimate breakfast, bringing together a small group of female founders to talk all things socials on May 12th, 8:45 am to 10:45 am >> Register here
Funding Your Business Without Giving Away Equity > Great learnings on non-equity finance from Dana Clouston (Barclays Business Banking), Dr Dupe Burgess (founder of Bloomful) and Kate Beever (British Business Bank) >> Watch here
Sign up for the Friday AM Fundraising newsletter to learn about exclusive fundraising events and resources >> enter your email via Substack here
If you haven’t yet read the Rise Report, download it directly here
PR for Newbies > If you haven't seen it yet, make sure to watch the recording with Riannon Palmer, Founder of Lem-uhm - some great learnings here >> Watch here
WHAT'S HAPPENING ON SOCIALS
Some of the posts you're loving this week on socials.
12 incredible women behind the Rise Report >> Check them out
12 female founders showcased at our IWD event at Bar Antoine, Four Seasons Park Lane >> Check them out
Inspirational female founders we should be talking about >> Check them out
Do go and follow these fab founders and let us know in the comments who we should spotlight next.
Have a great week
Love from us all at FFR
P.S If you're curious about upskilling in AI, put your name on the waitlist for more events/ info.