New England Female Founders (NEFF)

RIHub’s New England Female Founders & Friends (NEFF) returns on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders for an unforgettable afternoon at the beautiful OceanCliff Hotel in Newport.

 Keynote Speaker
Lata Setty
Founding LP, Investor & Deal Flow Advisor, How Women Invest

 Special Guest
Catherine Gray
Producer, Show Her The Money

 Featured Panelists

• Naseem Sayani, Director of the innovators Circle at WHAM
• Richard Lipkin, Advisor, Catalytic Impact / Easton Capital
• Tom Sperry, Managing Partner, Rogue Venture Partners
• Rachel Butler, President, Catalytic Impact Foundation

Join founders, investors, innovators, creatives, and community leaders from across New England for an afternoon of meaningful connections, candid conversations, and insights on funding, entrepreneurship, and building what’s next.