Launched in 2010, Toigo Groundbreakers Women’s Initiative focuses the leadership development and connections of women in decision-making environments. Initially centered around the Groundbreakers Annual Women in Leadership Summit, Toigo expanded the platform to include a range of offerings to address specific leadership development opportunities via more in-depth coaching and interactions. Here’s a look:
Groundbreakers Annual Women in Leadership Summit
Our 2025 Groundbreakers Summit is scheduled for December 11th at The Harvard Club in New York City.
Registration and sponsorship will “go live” by October 1st.
The Summit has brought together thought leaders, pioneers, industry leaders and aspiring women leaders for in-person and virtual gatherings. Gloria Steinem, Dr. Tina Opie, Ana Navarro, the late Cokie Roberts, Sue Hodgkinson and more have headlined the Toigo gathering.
The Groundbreakers Summit focuses on leadership development, fostering a community and strengthening relationships for women across all stages of their careers. Toigo curates content to be a blend of inspirational and instructional. Firms sponsor the event as a way to amplify their commitment to women leaders, both to the individual and industry.
Groundbreakers RISE
Check out the Toigo RISE program portal for more information on the program, application process, and application link.
Groundbreakers RISE is a 6-month intensive for rising women leaders at the mid-career level to better realize their full potential. It provides critical and timely leadership assessment, professional counsel and subject matter training and support. Groundbreakers RISE presents a unique, focused program that supports firm’s intentions to provide increased support to sought-after women team members.
The six-month leadership intensive includes a combination of in-person and virtual exchanges designed to support rising women in all finance sectors on a path for growth and advancement—right at a key pivot point in their career trajectory. Part leadership development, part an opportunity to forge key professional connections, Toigo’s RISE program is open to women in alternative investment sectors—both allocators and general partners—with five to ten years of experience.
