Female Founders: Holiday Baked Goods Exchange
- Date
- 2024-12-14
- Location
- Go through the cafe and find us in the very back in the converted garage. Parking is available on the street., Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
If your ideal holiday gathering includes smart conversation, good people, and a table full of homemade treats, this is your kind of afternoon. Female Founders: Holiday Baked Goods Exchange brings together women building businesses for a casual, festive meetup where networking feels natural and everyone leaves with both new connections and something delicious. This is not a stiff panel or a speed-networking session with name-tag small talk. It’s a warm, in-person community gathering designed for female founders and founder-minded women who want to meet peers, swap stories, and celebrate the season in a way that feels personal, generous, and genuinely social. About the Event At its core, this event is a holiday baked goods exchange with a strong community focus. The idea is simple: come together in Los Angeles, bring baked goods if you’d like to participate in the exchange, and spend the afternoon meeting other women who understand the reality of building something from scratch. Because the format is casual and in person, the conversations can go beyond surface-level introductions. You may end up talking about what you’re building, what’s been hard this year, what’s finally working, or what kind of support you’re looking for next. The baked goods are part of the fun, but the real value is the room itself. This meetup sits at the intersection of community, networking, and social connection. It’s meant to feel approachable whether you’re coming with a friend or showing up solo. If you’ve been wanting to expand your circle beyond transactional networking, this event creates the kind of setting where real relationships can start. What to Expect Expect a relaxed afternoon structure rather than a formal program. People will arrive, settle in, and have time to mingle naturally before and during the exchange. The energy is social, conversational, and easy to step into, especially if you prefer networking that grows out of shared interests rather than forced introductions. You can likely expect the afternoon to include: Arrival and casual mingling as guests gather and get oriented Introductions and founder-to-founder conversation in a more relaxed social setting The baked goods exchange, where attendees can share what they brought and take home a variety of treats Open networking time to keep conversations going with people you click with If you’re bringing baked goods, this is a chance to share something homemade and seasonal with the group. If you’re more focused on meeting people, you’ll still have plenty to engage with. The event is designed so that the activity gives everyone an easy starting point for conversation. The atmosphere matters here. Being in a tucked-away converted garage space in the back of the cafe gives the meetup a more intimate feel than a large public venue. That kind of setting makes it easier to have real conversations, meet several people without feeling overwhelmed, and stay long enough for connections to deepen. Why Attend Founders spend a lot of time in work mode. By December, many people are tired of overly polished events and hungry for interactions that feel more human. This meetup offers a different kind of value: a chance to connect with ambitious, thoughtful women in a setting that allows personality to show up alongside professional identity. You should attend if you want to: Meet other female founders in Los Angeles in a way that feels low-pressure and real Grow your network organically through conversation, not performance Trade recommendations, perspective, and support with women who understand entrepreneurship firsthand Celebrate the season without stepping away from the community you’re building professionally Leave with both new relationships and baked goods, which is a strong outcome by any standard There’s also something useful about seeing who you meet when the room isn’t centered on pitching. Social events often surface more honest, memorable conversations than formal business gatherings do. You may find collaborators, future friends, referral partners, or simply people you’re glad to know. For anyone trying to build a stronger local founder community around themselves, showing up to events like this matters. One good afternoon can turn a city from “full of people” into “full of people I can text.” Practical Details The event takes place in person in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM PST. It’s an afternoon time slot, which makes it easy to come by for a few hours without rearranging your entire weekend. The location instructions are important: go through the cafe and find the group in the very back in the converted garage. If you’re arriving for the first time, give yourself a few extra minutes to walk through the space and get situated. Helpful logistics at a glance: Format: In-person community meetup and baked goods exchange City: Los Angeles, USA Venue note: Enter through the cafe and head to the converted garage in the back Parking: Street parking is available Start time: Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM PST If you’re planning to participate in the exchange, think about what’s easy to bring, share, and transport. If you’re mainly coming for the networking and community, that’s valid too. The most important thing is to show up ready to talk, meet people, and contribute to a welcoming room.
Who should attend
This afternoon is for you if you want founder community to feel more personal, local, and enjoyable. - You’re a **female founder, entrepreneur, or business owner** who wants to meet other women building ambitious things in Los Angeles. - You’ve been craving **networking that doesn’t feel transactional** and would rather connect through conversation than formal pitches. - You enjoy **small social rituals that make meeting people easier**, whether that’s bringing baked goods, swapping holiday favorites, or simply having a natural icebreaker. - You’re newer to the founder scene and want a **welcoming in-person event** where showing up solo won’t feel awkward. - You already know a few people in the community but want to **expand your circle with peers, collaborators, and future friends**. - You want a December event that feels **festive, grounded, and actually worth leaving the house for**—something social with substance, not just another generic meetup. If you want to end the year with better connections, good conversation, and a room full of women who get the founder experience, you’ll likely feel right at home here.