Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - April Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meet Up

A casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girls

**This month, our Ft. Lauderdale Chapter is gathering at Serves & Thirds at The FORT, a high-energy, social destination known for bringing people together in a fun, dynamic setting. **With its open-air layout, vibrant atmosphere, and food and beverage offerings, The FORT creates the perfect backdrop for connection, conversation, and community.

While The FORT is home to pickleball courts, there’s absolutely no expectation to play—come as you are and join us for happy hour, whether that means networking over a drink, meeting new faces, or catching up with familiar ones. And if you do want to get a game in, you can call the FORT Pro Shop and mention you’re with Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship for a 15% discount.

What to Expect:

✨** **Warm Welcome: Come as you are, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late, overdressed, underdressed—whatever—at a WTE event. Whether you’re here to play, watch, or just grab a drink, you’ll be met with a warm, welcoming community of supportive, ambitious women who want to meet you.

🎾** **Connection First (Play Optional): While The FORT is known for pickleball, there’s no expectation to play. This is a happy hour first and foremost—so come to network, catch up, and meet new people. If you do want to jump into a game, you’re welcome to—but the real focus is meaningful connection, however you choose to engage.

🤝 Better Networking: We think differently at Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We connect over ideas, industry shifts, personal passions, and big audacious goals. Whether you’re chatting courtside or at the bar, the energy stays the same—authentic conversations that lead to real relationships.

🏓** Interesting People at Every Stage:** Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s someone here for you. Our community is 3X more diverse than the tech sector as a whole, and those diverse journeys create the kind of perspective and support that helps everyone level up.

**Venue Spotlight: **The FORT

This month, our Ft. Lauderdale Chapter is gathering at Serves & Thirds, the bar and social hub inside The FORT—a one-of-a-kind destination that blends sport, social energy, and elevated hospitality into a truly unique experience. Designed as a modern gathering space, The FORT brings together open-air courts, curated food and beverage, and a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere unlike anything else in South Florida.

At the heart of it all, Serves & Thirds offers a stylish, laid-back setting to enjoy craft cocktails and bites while soaking in the energy of the space—making it the perfect backdrop for connection, conversation, and community.

🎾 PS: To keep our membership and events FREE, food, drinks, and pickle ball at this event will be self-pay. Want to sponsor this event (and treat the crew)? Reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network!

🏓 **Want to play? **To reserve a court, you can call the FORT Pro Shop and mention you’re with Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship for a 15% discount.

About Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)

A groundbreaking organization focused on advancing women in technology and entrepreneurship sectors, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) operates on a unique, dues-free, member-led model with local chapters across multiple cities and one unifying, virtual hub for member networking and connection. WTE offers a dynamic platform where women can access educational content, business resources, industry insights, and near-peer mentorship with other ambitious leaders, all without the burden of membership fees.