# Engineering Confidence: Raising Girls to Build Companies

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**Date:** March 12, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waterloo Ballroom 1-2  
**Format:** Conversation  
**Track:** Startups  
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## Speakers

- **Cristal Glangchai** — Founder, Board PresidentVentureLab
- **Audrey McLoghlin** — Founder & CEOFrank & Eileen

Two extraordinary engineers-turned-entrepreneurs share how early exposure to entrepreneurship can change the trajectory of young women’s lives. This fireside chat explores why entrepreneurial mindsets should be taught as early as elementary school, how engineering thinking fuels problem-solving, and how giving back can spark a movement. Through personal stories and practical strategies, this session highlights how nurturing girls’ confidence and creativity prepares them to launch ventures, shape industries, and transform the future of entrepreneurship.

## Transcript

A transcript is available for this session: [Read transcript](/sessions/2026-03-12/pp1161466-engineering-confidence-raising-girls-to-build-companies/transcript)

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