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Female Founders Forum – Startup Stories from Female Founders

The Female Founders Forum is an evening event hosted by Venture Club Münster that inspires women to start their own businesses. Female founders share their journey—from the first idea to building their own company—and show what entrepreneurship looks like in practice.
Panel discussion at Female Founders Friday: Female founders speak to a full audience in a cozy café

Why the Female Founders Forum?

The startup scene is still largely male-dominated. That’s why we want to make female founders in Münster and beyond more visible and give young women interested in entrepreneurship real role models.

Our goal: No woman should be discouraged from becoming self‑employed just because she doesn’t see herself reflected in the founder world.

What to Expect

  • Female Founder Stories

    Female founders speak openly about their path, their challenges, and what they’ve learned along the way.

  • Moderated Conversations

    Targeted questions provide practical insights about entrepreneurship in a concise way.

  • Inspiration and Networking

    Meet other women interested in founding startups, female founders, and the startup community in Münster.

Who Is This Event For?

The Female Founders Forum is aimed at students, early‑career professionals, and anyone interested in women and entrepreneurship, whether you already have a startup idea or are just curious.

From Female Founders Friday to Female Founders Forum

The event started as Female Founders Friday, and has since become the Female Founders Forum. The 2025 edition took place in cooperation with the Handwerkskammer Münster – learn more in the report.

Next Event

We’ll announce the date of the next Female Founders Forum soon. In the meantime, you can find all events in our calendar.

FAQ

What is the Female Founders Forum?

An evening event in Münster where female founders share their startup stories to inspire and encourage women to start their own businesses.

Who organizes the Female Founders Forum?

The Venture Club Münster, a student entrepreneurship association that connects students, founders, and investors.

Do I need a startup idea to participate?

No. The event is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, with or without an idea.