PAWAO goes Investment Readiness Retreat

Our CEO Maren recently attended the Foundrise Investment Readiness Retreat in Portugal—a powerful gathering focused on supporting female founders. The retreat offered deep insights, honest conversations, and meaningful connections in a truly inspiring atmosphere.

Maren had the opportunity to speak about the challenges female founders face when fundraising—a topic that remains highly relevant as only a small share of capital goes to women-led ventures. PAWAO is proud to contribute to shifting that reality.

Highlights included thought-provoking sessions, powerful peer learning, and even moments of reflection—like a moving session on self-love and appreciation, reminding us of the importance of balance in the startup journey.

We’re grateful to the Foundrise team for creating such a thoughtful space. It’s experiences like this that broaden our perspective, refocus our mission, and strengthen our belief in the bold vision of female founders everywhere. We’ll be back!