EO DC Women's Entrepreneurship Day Celebration Featuring Linda Rabbitt!
Join EO DC for an evening of celebrating and learning from inspiring women entrepreneurs: Linda Rabbit (rand* construction), Lisa Collum (Top Score Writing) and Galina Ozgur (H/L Ventures)! The event will feature keynotes and presentations from all speakers, as well as the opportunity to enjoy connecting and celebrating all the inspiring women in our lives in the beautiful PwC Building in the heart of Downtown DC.
This event is free for all EO Members and their guests! If you would like to register a Non-EO Member, please email EO DC Chapter Staff at mfinch@eodcnetwork.org
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: PwC Building
(All attendees must register for security purposes)
Agenda: TBA
ABOUT LINDA RABBIT:Linda Rabbitt founded rand* construction in 1989 and was one of very few female leaders in the industry at the time. She is still an active leader as Owner and Chair of the Board of Directors, and serves as a resource to the leadership and management teams as they work to advance the vision and strategies for rand*’s future.
Under her leadership, rand* grew from being a small tenant interiors firm into a $500+ million national multi-market construction corporation. Her knowledge of the industry and professional experience has enabled rand to deliver award-winning work for a vast client base. With a focus on networking, innovation, quality, and customer service.
Linda serves on the Board of Directors of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, acting as a Trustee of George Washington University, and working as a Director of the International Women’s Forum, she served on the Federal Reserve Board – Richmond, and on the Board of Directors for Brookfield Properties. Furthermore, she is a Horatio Alger Award winner and is featured by sponsoring a program at Harvard Business School teaching women to excel in business and how to join corporate boards. Named as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in DC” by Washingtonian Magazine and “Outstanding Director” by the Washington Business Journal, Linda continues to push the bar for women’s causes and achievements in business.
A graduate of George Washington University with a Master of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, she is at heart a teacher and a visionary for advancing the next generation of leaders through education. She enjoys philanthropy, history, traveling the world, and spending time with her five grandsons.
About GALINA OZGUR:
Galina Ozgur serves as Vice President of Platform at H/L Ventures, a venture studio and fund investing at the nexus of growth, impact, and diversity, and has over a decade of experience advising founders in the very trenches of early-stage development.
Prior to joining H/L Ventures, Galina served as the GM of Grand Central Tech and is the creative power behind GCT’s startup residency program. Her career began at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, where as the first employee and Program Manager, she was instrumental in funding and nurturing over 100 startups through to graduation. Galina's impact-driven approach to venture capital further flourished during her tenure as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at 500 Startups and as a Scout for Aera VC (NZ/HK). At Aera VC, she focused on sourcing seed investments in critical impact areas such as the Future of Food Systems, Health, Climate and Carbon, and Education and Work.
Galina is an active member of the professional organization uniting women in venture called Women in VC, and was recently recognized as one of the40 under 40 Rising Stars in Venture by the Venture Capital Journal.
About LISA COLLUM:
Speaking Topic: "The Power of Being a Woman Entrepreneur: Owning and Sharing Your Story"
Overview:
As a woman entrepreneur, your journey is unique, powerful, and deeply inspiring. In a world where women's voices in business are often underrepresented, telling your story is not just a personal act of empowerment but a vital contribution to the broader narrative of women in leadership. This talk will explore how your experiences—both struggles and successes—shape not only your brand but also pave the way for future women entrepreneurs. You will learn how storytelling creates authentic connections with clients, investors, and partners, amplifies your influence, and builds a legacy beyond just profit. By embracing your voice, you not only grow your business but also inspire a new generation of women to break barriers and reach their fullest potential.
BIO:
Lisa Collum is the founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar curriculum company, Top Score Writing, Inc., and the owner of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Coastal Middle and High School. She developed her first writing curriculum while teaching in a low-performing Title I school, creating a systematic approach to helping students improve crucial writing skills. In the first year, Lisa’s step-by-step program increased the percentage of her students scoring at the proficiency level on state writing assessments from 38% to 95%, rising to 100% for the following two years. Due to the program’s success and starting with only $100 and a binder of 25 lessons, Lisa began selling the curriculum to others and grew Top Score Writing into a nationwide seven-figure business.
With a mission to serve children in her community, in 2016 Lisa bought a local private school and turned it into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Coastal Middle and High School is a place for students who need a unique approach to their education. In addition to positively affecting thousands of students with her curriculum and school, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping fellow educators get the training and resources they need and inspiring other women entrepreneurs to create successful businesses of their own. When she’s not running her education companies or presenting as a keynote speaker, Lisa can be found cheering on the sidelines of her children’s games, giving back to the community, and spending quality family time with her husband and four children.