Co-Founded by Linda Wellbrock

& Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter

– Sitting at their kitchen table discussing the challenges

women entrepreneurs encounter

– Discovered that 2 people can make a difference in

helping others & their communities

– Background in Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurship,

Media & Event Planning, Communities & Moms

• Led to…..

It All Began With An Idea…

Expo Time~

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Politicians Showed~

Governor Tom Kean

Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Christie.

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In 2011, We Became…

Some Statistics Women start businesses at 1.5 times the national rate, and

are estimated to own over 8.1 million enterprises

As of 2011, 1.9% of women-owned firms have 10 or more

employees

The most explosive growth among women-owned firms is

coming from non-traditional industries.

Women Own Firms start with eight times less funding than

their male counterparts

Less than 11% of Investment Capital from Angel Investors,

VC’s and Angel Groups go to women-owned firms

Less than 2% of women owned companies reach the $1

Million Revenue

Women perceive themselves as not taken

as seriously as their male peers

A Business Ecosystem for

Women Entrepreneurs:

– Online Community & Network

– Live Conferences & Roadshows

– Educational Webinars, Video Library,

Virtual Advisory Meetings

– Access to Angel Investors, the Media and

Retail Buyers

– Online Marketplace

Membership has its privileges:

– Roadshows

– Online Community

– Video Library to Improve Business Skills &

Acumens

– Monthly Webinars to Educate on:

– Virtual Coaching & Assistance

– Marketplace for Online Sales

– Opportunity to access Angel Investors, the Media

and Retail Buyers

– Entry to Own It Ventures Yearly Conference &

Pitching Rooms

Own It Ventures receives State Resolution in front of New Jersey

State Assembly, March 2011

Conference & Expo

March 2013

Westin- Jersey City, NJ.

8 AM – 5 PM

Pitch to Angel Investors, the Media,

Retail Buyers and Resources

Featuring The Sharkette Tank & the Product

‘Pitch-a-Thon’

“Sharkette Tank” & the Winners

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Membership Program:

Combines Linked-In, Facebook & Ebay

– Until July 30, 2012:

• $199/Full Year

– After July 30, 2012:

• $299/Full Year

www.ownitventures.com

908-852-4200 Office