Ask out loud. A networking and pitching event for female founders

Most women are taught to wait their turn

To be grateful

To take what’s offered instead of asking for what they actually want

Not in this room!

Ask Out Loud is the February Businettes event designed to help founders ask bigger, clearer and louder.

Funding.

Partnerships.

Intros.

Opportunities.

Better terms.

Better deals.

Better support.

The things too many women downplay or talk themselves out of.

If the past year taught us anything, it’s this:

Bolder women get better deals.

This event is about building that skill!

Practising the ask. Owning your voice. And learning how the most audacious women get what they need by actually saying it out loud.

What’s happening on the night

Female-Founded Beauty & Wellness Showcase

Discover new brands, meet the women behind them and see what they’re building in 2026.

A headline speaker (to be announced)

Expect someone bold, unapologetic and brilliant at asking for what she wants. A founder who has built her career by using her voice instead of shrinking it.

Founder Pitches

We’re selecting 4 pre-seed founders to pitch for five minutes each.

Criteria: early stage, investment-ready, clear ask.

Want to be one of the women pitching ow know someone, who should be on the stage - apply here by the 23rd January.

Networking that actually feels good

Founders, operators, investors and allies in one room. If you've been to a Businettes event before, you know everyone is welcoming warm and supportive. This is where the deals, partnership and friendships get sparked.