{a deal-making community for accomplished women }
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Our Mission
Alley to the Valley (A2V) is a network that actively facilitates advancement among highly accomplished women.
Utilizing A2V's proprietary interaction and online deal-making methodology, women are empowered to move each other, themselves and their organizations to achieve next-level goals, such as:
- Raising or deploying capital;
- Securing a strategic partner or trusted business advisor;
- Implementing an exit strategy;
- Obtaining a corporate board seat;
- Accessing client/ business development connections; and
- Securing a literary or speaking agent, etc.
Our Impact: Numbers
Since 2010, the A2V community has accelerated members' professional journeys in the following ways:
- Over $1B in transactional activity (including M&A exits)
- $428 million in capital raised/deployed
- 272 strategic partnerships formed
- 38 board seats secured
- 82% increase in business development opportunities
- Countless job opportunities + advancements
We Are A2V
A2V Vision
A2V connects high-achieving women through our proprietary methodology designed to facilitate concrete business opportunities, not just conversations. Since 2010, our community has grown through trusted referrals from members who understand the value of quality connections.
For more about Al2V, please refer to this New York Times article, "The Risk-Taking Edge of West Coast Women."
The Typical Profile of an A2V member
A2V members are leaders across the business landscape - from venture capitalists and C-suite executives to successful entrepreneurs. A2V brings together accomplished professionals including attorneys, management consultants, executive search experts, investment bankers, futurists, innovation experts and strategic advisors who shape industries and drive innovation.
A2V Membership
A2V grows through referrals from members who understand our commitment to quality connections and tangible outcomes-if you do not know a member, please contact us. Membership includes:
- Invitations to in-person Summits
- Virtual Summits (held quarterly)
- A2V Deal-making Platform (where deal-making happens in between summits)
The Numbers
Members
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Currently, there are 1K active members across the US and UK. Our community include women who are:
- investors
- entrepreneurs
- corporate executives
- service providers
- speaking + literary agents
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Since 2010, A2V members have transacted in over $1B in new revenues /business via:
- M&A activity
- venture capital + angel investment
- strategic partnerships
- increased salaries
- book + speaking deals
A2V Summits
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A2V Summits
A2V Summits have been held in every metropolitan city in the US including:
- Silicon Valley
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Philadelphia
- Washington, DC
- Miami
- Austin
- Seattle
Our History
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A2V Summits
Founded in 2010, by serial entrepreneur, innovation thought leader, and NYT best-selling author, Deborah Perry Piscione, A2V has been described as:
- "summer camp for smart women."
- "The best experience that provided the most value in a single day"
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS!
Join A2V!
In today's business landscape, women-led deal-making networks aren't just valuable—they're essential.
JOIN A2V if you are a female:
- venture capitalist
- entrepreneur
- corporate executive
- service provider
- literary or speaking agent
- media professional
- looking for your next gig
Our community has been driving exceptional results since our 2010 launch in Silicon Valley -- over $1B in new revenue opportunities.
Members describe our approach as delivering "the highest ROI they've ever experienced" and being "life-changing."