LaunchBox Ladies

Speaker Series Events

Empowering Women. Elevating Ideas. Building Community. The Lehigh Valley LaunchBox Ladies Speaker Series is a dynamic event series that spotlights the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of women entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers from across the region and beyond. Hosted by Lehigh Valley LaunchBox, these events are designed to inspire, educate, and connect women at all stages of their personal and professional journeys. Each session features a featured speaker or panel of industry trailblazers who share their stories, insights, and lessons learned—followed by opportunities for networking, Q&A, and community building. From startup founders to nonprofit leaders, our speakers bring diverse perspectives and real-world wisdom to every conversation. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a student, a seasoned business owner, or someone passionate about supporting women in leadership, the LaunchBox Ladies Speaker Series offers the spark, the support, and the space to grow. Join us as we celebrate the power of women supporting women—and shape a more inclusive, innovative future together.

Haley McClain Hill
4/8/25 - Pitching - Doors open 11:30 am
Show Her The Money
4/16/25 - Documentary Showing - Doors open 4:00 pm

Pitch Competitions

Where Women Innovators Shine. The LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competitions are high-energy, empowering events that showcase the creativity, courage, and business acumen of women entrepreneurs. Hosted by Lehigh Valley LaunchBox, these competitions provide a platform for women-led startups and early-stage ventures to pitch their ideas, gain valuable exposure, and compete for funding and resources to help accelerate their growth. Participants present their business concepts to a panel of judges—comprising investors, industry experts, and community leaders—while engaging an audience of fellow entrepreneurs, supporters, and potential collaborators. Each competition includes networking opportunities, constructive feedback, and a celebration of women who are making bold moves in business. Open to entrepreneurs at various stages, the LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competitions are more than just contests—they're catalysts for confidence, connection, and community-driven success. Step into the spotlight. Share your story. Spark your future.

First Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition

Lehigh Valley LaunchBox Ladies Third Annual Pitch Competition

Annually LaunchBox Ladies hosts pitch competitions to support and empower female entrepreneurs, helping them gain access to valuable resources, including funding, mentorships and networking opportunities.

April 1, 2025 - Application to pitch opens
May 9, 2025 - Application deadline
June 25, 2025 - Pitch Competition
Sponsorships Opportunities Available.

Key Dates:

Third Annual Pitch Competition

June 25, 2025

5:00 pm

PSU LV

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LaunchBox Ladies presents the Second Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch competition.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Grand Prize Winner Nadia Alicia – Language Project, LLC

Runner Up Christie Hurley – Threads by Gram

Audience Favorite Shante Grayer – Shante’s Travel Things

Paloma Soledad – Krysalis Kouture

Alexia Villafana – Network Exchange

LaunchBox Ladies presents the First Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch competition.

Wednesday, June 25, 2023

LaunchBox Ladies Ambassadors Circle

Ambassadors Circle is a circle of influence to support and elevate the status of women leaders and women entrepreneurs in the Lehigh Valley. It is an opportunity to engage, inspire, and cultivate the power of women through recognition of their unique challenges and victories.

The Ambassadors Circle expands the impact of LaunchBox Ladies and strengthens the network of women entrepreneurs. This circle of passionate, inspirational businesswomen will meet twice annually and be committed to supporting LaunchBox Ladies and female entrepreneurship in the Lehigh Valley.

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September 2024 Featured Speaker

Susan Yee – Ambassador Circle Recording

LaunchBox Ladies is an educational series focusing on the unique challenges and victories of female entrepreneurs who impact the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

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Past Speakers Series Event Recordings

Pitching - Haley McClain Hill - April 2025

On April 9, 2025, Haley McCain Hill shared stories from her own incredible personal and professional journey during a presentation to Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox Ladies. Drawing on her own inner fortitude and inspired by her strong-willed grandmother, McClain Hill attended Penn State where she majored in Mathematics and joined ROTC. Her military service served as a springboard for her civilian career.