Lynn G Ryan

One of the driving goals of Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs sought to narrow the gender gap in angel investing by providing nearly 200 women a unique learning opportunity that allowed them to build a diversified portfolio of investments, receive mentoring by women who are experienced angel investors, and an education & training program around angel investing. We completed two pilot programs: a US program in partnership with Portfolia and Go Beyond Investing and a Europe program in partnership with Go Beyond Investing and the European Business Angel Network. The Angel Capital Association also partnered with us on the education and training piece, which was supported by the Kauffman Foundation. Second funds are now underway in both the US and Europe. We have also set up a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Next Wave Foundation, which will focus on building out the education and training programs, as well as a global network of women investors and entrepreneurs (and the men who support them). The Next Wave Network is a global movement to increase women’s participation in angel investing as an asset class. It has been developed to provide an enriching investment experience; including an investment portfolio in start-ups, an education of the investment process, and the development of a global angel community of successful business women across the US, Europe, Africa,Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

Founded in 2000, the Queen City Angels (QCA) is the first and oldest angel chapter in the region. We are comprised of more than 191 experienced accredited investors who provide funding, support, and guidance to early-stage growth companies in the Cincinnati area and surrounding region. QCA members, who are current and former entrepreneurs and business executives, draw on their operating and management experience to evaluate opportunities, make investments, and provide on-going mentoring to young ventures with exceptional growth potential. Since 2000, QCA members have directly invested more than $100 million in more than 100 young companies. Follow on capital raised by these companies has exceeded $800 million.

One of the driving goals of Next Wave Impact is to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepreneurship. Our first pilot programs sought to narrow the gender gap in angel investing by providing nearly 200 women a unique learning opportunity that allowed them to build a diversified portfolio of investments, receive mentoring by women who are experienced angel investors, and an education & training program around angel investing. We completed two pilot programs: a US program in partnership with Portfolia and Go Beyond Investing and a Europe program in partnership with Go Beyond Investing and the European Business Angel Network. The Angel Capital Association also partnered with us on the education and training piece, which was supported by the Kauffman Foundation. Second funds are now underway in both the US and Europe. We have also set up a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Next Wave Foundation, which will focus on building out the education and training programs, as well as a global network of women investors and entrepreneurs (and the men who support them). The Next Wave Network is a global movement to increase women’s participation in angel investing as an asset class. It has been developed to provide an enriching investment experience; including an investment portfolio in start-ups, an education of the investment process, and the development of a global angel community of successful business women across the US, Europe, Africa,Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

Simpactful is more than a CPG/Retail Consulting Firm. We are a network of the industrys best and brightest who have come together after recently leading, innovating, and making our own impact at top corporations. As a powerful team, we offer experience with depth and breadth across many consumer product business functions and all leading and emerging retailers and channels. Specializing in areas like Commercial Strategy (Where to Play/How to Win), Revenue Management, Organizational Development, Omni Channel/Seamless Shopping, Shopper and Consumer Insights, Simpactful Shopper Driven Growth, and more. We offer solutions that are fresh, relevant and proven. Simpactful. Proven. Connected. Results.

P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers. There is no single equation for success at P&G, because no two P&G people or careers are alike. Just as we strive to deliver a superior consumer experience, we aim to deliver a superior employee value equation as well. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. Thats why we dont have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from Day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.