Vegan Women Summit™ (VWS), a media and events organization dedicated to empowering women to build a kinder, more sustainable world, will host the VWS Connect event series, the world’s first job networking series dedicated to mission-driven employers building the future of food. The first event will take place virtually on February 24, 2021 and will feature employers from around the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Companies participating in the VWS Connect job networking series include leading brands, startups, and nonprofits such as Miyoko’s, Rebellyous Foods, SuperMeat, and ProVeg, among others. All participating companies have exciting job openings ranging from executive to entry level roles across all departments, including marketing, engineering, science, advocacy, and more, that they are hoping to fill at the event.
Jennifer Stojkovic, founder of VWS, shared, “We are trailblazing a path forward for a more inclusive and equitable future of food. It’s no secret that women, specifically women of color, continue to be significantly underrepresented in this emerging industry. While our work has only just begun, VWS is dedicated to creating access to these high-quality, mission-driven jobs for all — and we’re proud to partner with so many employers from around the world to build this diverse and inclusive workforce.”
Christie Lagally, Founder & CEO of Rebellyous Foods shared her support as an employer partner for the series, “Rebellyous Foods is a proud supporter of Vegan Women Summit and a participant in the VWS Connect job networking series. Addressing difficult environmental and social justice issues requires a diverse skill set, and it necessitates the holistic perspective and strategies that women bring to important roles in companies like Rebellyous who are working to transform the food system. It’s vital that, not only are women hired and supported within the start-up and nonprofit ecosystem, but also that women embrace growth and leadership roles beyond what they originally thought possible for themselves. We need their commitment and determination to solve seemingly intractable global problems that negatively impact people, animals and the planet.”
Shir Friedman, Co-founder of SuperMeat, a VWS Connect employer partner, added, “SuperMeat is thrilled to support VWS and this year’s VWS Connect series. Alternative proteins and food technology are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for humanity and the planet — that is why SuperMeat empowers women and other underrepresented groups in the protein field, which is a crucial stepping stone for a better future for all.”
In December 2020, VWS hosted VWS Pathfinder, the world’s first women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to plant-based innovation. Reaching over 800 attendees across 31 countries, VWS Pathfinder featured more than 46 founders, CEOs, and investors from 20 countries, including a world’s first keynote chat bringing together the United States’ Miyoko Schinner, CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery, with New Zealand’s Shama Sukul Lee, CEO of Sunfed.
Attendees can register for VWS Connect for free at https://vwsconnect.eventbrite.com. All attendees, including all genders, are welcome to attend.
About Vegan Women Summit™Vegan Women Summit™ (VWS) is a global events and media organization created to empower female-identifying change makers to bring compassion to their careers. VWS hosts events with the goal to foster a community of strong, ambitious rising leaders working to build a kinder, more sustainable world. VWS is supported by leading CEOs, venture capitalists, artists, athletes, & nonprofit leaders from around the world. For more information, visit https://veganwomensummit.com.
