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A curated network of high-growth women founders across every stage — from first-time entrepreneurs to serial builders raising institutional rounds.
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Where Women Founders Connect
Events, dinners, and gatherings across the US
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Browse founder profiles, discover potential collaborators, and connect with peers who are building at the same stage. A few of the founders in our network:
Adaeze N.
HealthTech Startup
Fatima R.
EdTech Platform
Mei L.
Climate SaaS
Priya S.
Legal AI
Zara O.
Consumer Fintech
Amina K.
Supply Chain AI
Ecosystem
Meet Our Partners
A network of best-in-class partners organized around the pillars that move founders forward: capital, development, and community.
Investors and funding platforms that put capital directly into women founders' hands.
Cherub
The matchmaking platform connecting angel investors with early-stage founders. Cherub makes it easy to find aligned investors who believe in your vision.
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Chloe Capital
A venture fund dedicated to backing women-led startups. Chloe Capital provides not just funding, but a powerful network of operators and investors.
Learn More →Coaching, consulting, and operational support that sharpen how founders lead and pitch.
Pitchwell
AI-powered pitch coaching and deck feedback to help founders refine their story, strengthen their financials, and walk into investor meetings with confidence.
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Lighthouse Leadership Consultants
Executive advisory and leadership development for founders navigating growth — sharpening how they lead, communicate, and build trust as their companies scale.
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Justworks
Modern, simple HR software, human support, payroll, and benefits access means fewer HR headaches and more time back to tackle your business.
Learn More →Local networks and hubs where founders find peers, mentors, and a place to build.
Austin Women in Tech
A nonprofit community helping women in tech connect, learn, grow, and lead — through events, mentorship, and a strong Austin-based network.
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FIESTA FoundHERs
Austin's largest founder and investor networking community, bringing together builders and backers to help startups get seen, supported, and resourced.
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Momentum
A South Bend, Indiana entrepreneurship hub offering coworking, offices, and founder programs to help entrepreneurs build and grow in the region.
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TechnicalI am a CTO and serial entrepreneur who can help founders evaluate their tech strategy.
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