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What I Learned at the Forbes Summit in Phoenix as an Entrepreneur

I had just flown from working in New Delhi to New York—and then, shortly after, to Phoenix. My head was still trying to figure out what time zone it was in. A few months ago, I was invited to attend the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, but it was canceled due to regional tensions involving Iran. So instead, I decided to attend the Forbes Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m glad I did. There were speakers ranging from Dwyane Wade to Ashley Graham, and one of the biggest takeaways

Vanessa Fayzulin

May 12 min read

Why start New York Female Founders?

This may sound controversial, but as a female entrepreneur, I've learned that men who claim they want to "help" it often comes with a caveat. Let me give some context. Since middle school, I’ve consistently led and created organizations. In college, I served as Assistant Entertainment Director for TSTV at the University of Texas at Austin, became Executive Director for multiple television shows, produced events, and launched my own projects. After graduating, I spent over a d

Vanessa Fayzulin

Dec 15, 20252 min read

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I’ve always been drawn to spaces filled with curious, driven, and ambitious people. When I arrived in New York City, I was immediately struck by the level of intelligence, creativity, and determination around me. Being in that environment pushed me to grow, challenge myself, and think bigger — not in isolation, but through connection.

As a woman, I felt a strong desire to find other women who shared that same hunger to build, learn, and evolve. I wanted community without competition, and conversations that were honest, supportive, and grounded in real experience. New York Female Founders was created from that need — a space where women can connect, network, share struggles, and support one another as we grow our businesses and ourselves.

My hope is that NYFF becomes a place where ambition is encouraged, collaboration is natural, and no one feels like they have to navigate entrepreneurship alone.