Femigrants is rebranding — an inspiring whole new experience is coming soon.
Femigrants is rebranding — an inspiring whole new experience is coming soon.
Femigrants is rebranding — an inspiring whole new experience is coming soon.
Femigrants is rebranding — an inspiring whole new experience is coming soon.
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Online community of global founders, investors, business owners, & tech leaders.
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Executive-level events across Silicon Valley, the East Bay, San Francisco, New York, & London.
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Partners & sponsors supporting Femigrants’ initiatives to empower global immigrants & expat leaders.

Recognized by Global Publications

About Femigrants

Femigrants Foundation (501c3) is a Silicon Valley–born global leadership and innovation network of diverse female immigrant leaders in startups, SMBs, & tech.

It is a high-caliber ecosystem of immigrant founders, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, Fortune 500 tech leaders, & global
tdiplomats.

Femigrants aims to elevate the voices and opportunities of successful immigrant and expat leaders globally

At Femigrants, we organize elegant, curated, and professional networking events and programs designed to foster real partnerships, capital access, and strategic cross-border collaboration for global immigrant and expat leaders—delivering opportunities that no cold outreach or generic conference can match.

Join the Community

Our community was founded by Aytakin Aliyeva, who moved to Silicon Valley with just $300, begging for low-income jobs despite her Western education and successful career back in her home country.

She had no access to the global leaders’ networks or financial resources that could accelerate her career or business idea.

Coming to Silicon Valley with big hopes and the American Dream, Aytakin found herself in a devastating position, begging for low-paid jobs in Silicon Valley.
Without connections to guide her path, it took her five years to secure her first corporate role that matched her experience and background. The isolation, rejections, and closed doors she faced became the catalyst for building something transformational.
Born from one woman’s determination, Femigrants has evolved into a trusted global network of accomplished immigrant leaders—united through support, investment, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships.
Now, Femigrants provides global immigrant women with access to Fortune 500 tech leaders, global entrepreneurs, founders, funders, venture capitalists, angel investors, sponsors, strategic partners, diplomats, and government officials through elegant, sophisticated, and memorable event experiences.
At Femigrants, we rise together through the power of authentic connection, shared wisdom, and mutual support.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Femigrants Foundation is an inclusive platform of immigrant leaders coming together to collaborate, support each other’s growth, and create opportunities that elevate careers and scale businesses globally.

Photos from Femigrants Previous Forums

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HOSTED BY MICROSOFT

HOSTED BY LINKEDIN

HOSTED BY PLUG & PLAY

HOSTED BY PERKINS COIE

Previous Speakers of 2024-2025 events

GLOBAL DIPLOMATS, LOCAL MAYORS, IMMIGRANT AND EXPAT LEADERS FROM FORTUNE 500 TECH COMPANIES, MILLION-DOLLAR STARTUPS, VC FUNDS, SMB.
Femigrants Foundation

AYTAKIN (IKA) ALIYEVA

Founder
Kazakhistan

NAZIRA NURBAYEVA

Consul General
Azerbaijan

VUGAR GURBANOV

Consul General
Georgia

LEVAN KULIJANISHVILI

Consul General

RENEE MORGAN

Mayor of danville

Partnership Opportunities

Host Forum

Host the Femigrants Annual Forum at your corporate venue
Showcase your brand as the home of global innovation, AI, leadership, & strategic partnerships

Become a Sponsor

Purchase a Sponsorship Package
Access elegant branding, speaking opportunities, keynote/panel sponsorship, social media, and news media visibility. *Email us for packages.

Become a Donor

Make a Donation
Get publicly recognized for social impact initiatives supporting our mission of elevating global immigrant leaders in tech, startups, investment, and SMBs.

Invite VIP Guests

Purchase 10 VIP or Luxury Seats for Your Partners & Stakeholders
Get fast check-in, reserved priority seating, premium drinks, red-carpet photo session, and private networking with VIPs, speakers, & sponsors.

Meet Our Board

Aytakin Aliyeva,

Founder & CEO

A visionary entrepreneur and community builder, Aytakin founded Femigrants to unite immigrant women leaders across the globe. Her leadership drives innovation, strategic partnerships, and a movement built on inclusion and impact.

Azar Aghasiyev,

Chief Financial Officer

With extensive financial management experience, Azar oversees Femigrants’ fiscal responsibility and sustainability, helping ensure that every investment aligns with the organization’s long-term growth.

Ezgi Atay,

Strategic & Financial Advisor

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Sapar Tolyebai

Board Member

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Sevda Karimova

Board Member

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Mammad Karim

Board Member

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Mansi Shah

Strategic Partnership

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Tiffany Odutoye

EMC

Ezgi brings expertise in strategy, operations, and corporate finance, advising Femigrants on scalable models for community and business expansion.

Get Involved

Please review the options below to connect with the right Femigrants team or application.
Speaker Opportunities
Femigrants speakers are curated through a dedicated application process.
Apply as a Speaker
Join Our Team
We regularly work with mission-driven volunteers across events, operations, media, and community growth.
Apply to volunteer
Become a Chapter Lead
Interested in launching or leading a Femigrants chapter in your city or region?
Apply for a Chapter Lead
Media & Press Inquiries
For interviews, features, press coverage, or media requests:
Event-Related Questions
For questions related to tickets, logistics, or upcoming events:

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