Learning Lab Live

The New Voices Foundation Learning Lab™ LIVE is an interactive educational event series focused on empowering entrepreneurs—especially women of color—with practical business skills, expert insights, and networking opportunities. These sessions are offered both virtually and in-person and cover a diverse range of topics relevant to business growth and sustainability.

Key aspects of Learning Lab™ LIVE:

  • Expert-Led Workshops: Each session features industry leaders, entrepreneurs, or subject matter experts who provide actionable advice and real-world strategies on topics such as community building, pitching to investors, digital marketing, finance, and more.

  • Interactive Format: Attendees can engage in Q&A sessions, participate in discussions, and network with peers, funders, and ecosystem leaders. For example, the “From Pitch to Partnership” session included a live panel with investors and founders, offering direct feedback and partnership-building strategies.

  • Relevant and Timely Topics: Recent sessions have addressed issues like community building for entrepreneurs—highlighting why owning and nurturing a business community is vital for long-term success—and the intersection of climate change and health, focusing on innovative solutions and community-driven approaches.

  • Accessibility: Some sessions are available on-demand, allowing entrepreneurs to learn at their own pace and revisit important content as needed.

  • Mission Alignment: The Learning Lab™ LIVE series is part of New Voices Foundation’s broader mission to close the funding and resource gap for women of color entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, expertise, and a supportive business community.

Examples of past sessions:

  • Community Building for Entrepreneurs led by a strategic community builder, focusing on the importance of community and practical steps to start building one.

  • From Pitch to Partnership, a panel event where investors and ecosystem leaders share what makes a pitch stand out and how to build real business partnerships.

  • Climate-Health Impact, a panel exploring the effects of climate change on health and innovative approaches to address these challenges.

The Learning Lab™ LIVE events are designed to be highly practical, community-oriented, and focused on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women of color entrepreneurs.