Documentary Highlights the Importance of Diversity Among Angel Investors, Challenges Faced by Female Founders, and the Quest for Venture Capital
[Center Valley, PA – January 30, 2025] — Changemaker, a nonprofit known for empowering women entrepreneurs through education, technical and professional support and grants, has joined forces with Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox to host three screenings of the powerful documentary Show Her the Money. This two-day event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, February 8, 2025, with showings at 12 p.m. and 6 PM, at Penn State Lehigh Valley located at 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034.Produced by Catherine Gray, founder of She Angel Investors, Show Her the Money addresses the startling statistic that women receive less than 2% of venture capital funding. It demystifies the venture capital world and highlights how diversity among investors is crucial to empowering female founders. Gray, whose TEDx talk “Fund Women, Save the World” gained widespread acclaim, emphasizes that investors tend to fund people they identify with. For this reason, it’s essential to have diverse representation across ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+ communities at the investment table.
Through her nonprofit, Changemaker, Lee Hill has become the Lehigh Valley’s own version of Catherine Gray, empowering women entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding resources, and innovative programming. Hill’s vision mirrors the film’s call to action, fostering opportunities for women to break through systemic barriers and achieve entrepreneurial success.
“At Changemaker, we believe that empowering women entrepreneurs is not just about breaking barriers—it’s about creating new opportunities that transform communities and industries,” said Lee Hill, President of Changemaker. “By partnering with Penn State Lehigh Valley to bring Show Her the Money to the Lehigh Valley, we’re shining a light on the systemic challenges female founders face and inspiring a movement for greater diversity in investment and entrepreneurship. Together, we can build a future where women have the resources and support they need to succeed.”
“Partnering with Changemaker to host Show Her the Money is a natural fit for Lehigh Valley LaunchBox, as our missions are deeply aligned,” said Cindy Evans of Lehigh Valley LaunchBox. “Our goal is to be the hub that connects local entrepreneurs to resources, support, and opportunities to build sustainable, scalable businesses. This documentary reconfirms the importance of empowering women founders and creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem—an effort we are proud to support through collaboration and community engagement.”
Tickets are available now at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/show-her-the-money-lehigh-valley for the following showtimes:
- Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., $20
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., $20 Matinee
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 6:00 p.m., $40 (includes pre/post program, refreshments and small bites)
Attendees can look forward to:
- Panel Discussions: Saturday evening’s panel will be moderated by Dr. Tina Q. Richardson, Chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley. Panelists include women entrepreneurs Latoya Hutchinson, Donna Thompson, and Tedra Butler, who will share their experiences and insights on overcoming challenges and breaking barriers in business.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with local entrepreneurs, investors, and Penn State LaunchBox community leaders.
- Vendor Displays: Explore products and services from local women-owned businesses.
- Spotlights on Women Entrepreneurs: Learn about innovative ventures and success stories from inspiring female founders.
About Show Her the Money
Show Her the Money” is an award-winning documentary that addresses the significant underfunding of women in venture capital, with less than 2% of funding allocated to female entrepreneurs. The film demystifies the venture capital process by following four visionary founders—Vicky Pasche of Dapper Boi, Jasmine Jones of Myya, Diipa Büller-Khosla of indē wild, and Marian Leitner of Archer Roose—as they navigate the challenges of turning their innovative ideas into successful businesses. Despite facing numerous obstacles, these women, with the support and mentorship of female angel investors like Dawn Lafreeda, Pocket Sun, and Wendy Ryan, demonstrate resilience and determination, leading their companies toward potential billion-dollar valuations. The documentary also features insights from Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Gless and highlights the efforts of Catherine Gray, founder of She Angel Investors, in promoting gender equity in the investment landscape.
About Changemaker
Changemaker is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities. For more information visit https://2023changemaker.org/.
About Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox
Lehigh Valley LaunchBox (LVLB) is an early-stage business accelerator program for entrepreneurs. It propels business concepts into startup companies with: microgrants awarded twice yearly; business development resources; ongoing education and programming; access to Penn State University legal clinic services; a safety net of advisors; and free coworking space. Visit https://lehighvalley.launchbox.psu.edu/about for more information.
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