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Turning DNA into Decisions: Future of Genomics, DNA Data, Health and AI
Womens Entrepreneur Network - The Audacity to Build: Mindset, Vision & What It Really Takes to Be a Female Founder
May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM MST
at CEI - Main Stage

What does it truly take to build something from nothing as a woman entrepreneur? Beyond funding, branding, and strategy lies the deeper work: developing resilience, self-trust, vision, and the audacity to pursue ideas before the world fully understands them.

In this honest and empowering conversation, Sharon Ducati explores the mindset shifts, emotional realities, and inner resilience required to navigate entrepreneurship as a female founder. From overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome to embracing visibility, community, and bold leadership, this session dives into the often-unspoken truths behind building a business and becoming the woman capable of leading it.

This talk is for aspiring founders, creatives, innovators, and women ready to think bigger, take up space, and move forward with courage, even before they feel fully ready.

Sponsored by: Arizona Commerce Authority & Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, In Partnership with: Alimental Business

Speakers

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Sharon Ducati
Community Engagement and Communications Manager
Sharon Ducati serves as the Community Engagement and Communications Manager at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), where she plays a pivotal role in fostering connections between the PBC and the broader community. In this capacity, Sharon leads initiatives that promote collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, and local organizations, enhancing the integration of science, innovation, and community engagement within the Phoenix area. She is an active member of the PBC Arts Committee, contributing to programs such as the Artist Researcher Exhibition (ARx) and the Student Art Grant, which aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and artistic expression.