1871 Announces 2024 WMNtech Founders Cohort

1871’s 17th annual WMNtech Founders program kicked off in April 2024, and we’re excited to announce the 37 women tech founders participating in the cohort. 

The WMNtech Founders program —dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through curated programming, mentorship, and resources— plays a crucial role in addressing the gender gap in tech entrepreneurship. 

Through this initiative, 1871 reaffirms its commitment to creating a supportive environment that supports and accelerates the growth of women-led tech businesses. WMNtech Founders is supported by Molson Coors. 

2024 WMNtech Founders cohort members 

This dynamic and innovative group of women entrepreneurs are not just building extraordinary startups, but are shaping the future of technology and women-led initiatives. 

Adrianna Pinzariu, Founder of SKIIP

Alexis Clash, Founder & CEO of Thespi 

Amy Briggs, Founder of Sitter Found 

Aubrey Ottenstein, Founder & CEO of Hilltop 

Aurora Diaz, Founder of The Jefas 

Bailey Reinhart, Founder of Nouri  

Brianna Solola

Bridgette Washington, Founder & CEO of RaveVenn 

Callie Kim, Founder & CEO of Waban Impact LLC

Cassandra Rommel, Co-Founder of Resin 

Catherean Mitchell, Director of Logistics at Mitchells Logistics

Cindy Paulauskas, President & CEO of Rivet360 

Dinae Ila, Founder of Pawns + Pixels STEM PMO, NFP

Emily Woodman-Nance, Co-Founder & CEO of At Their Side

Grace Frison, Founder of OM Life Compass

J Lewis, Founder & CEO of Valusync 

Jacq Birkel, Founder of Round

Janet Freed, Founder of STRIDE Wellness 

Jennifer Baumann, Founder & Director of Business Development at Glassy.House 

Jing Chen

Katie Erdmann, Co-Founder of Quencie 

Ksenia Solomatina, Founder & CEO of PowerTechs

Latienda Williams, Founder & CEO of Best Seeds 

Lynette Correa-Velez, Founder of The Pagame Project 

Makini Allwood, Founder & CEO of plait 

Margarita Moreno, Founder & CEO of LatinXChange 

Martyna Paruch, Co-Founder & CTO of MJ Ventures 

Niki St Pierre, Founder & Managing Partner of NSP & Company 

Paulina Sanchez, Founder & CEO of FullFace 

Pushkala Subramanian, Founder of Hellowiz 

Rebecca Abraham, Founder & CEO of Acute on Chronic 

Robin Hardrick, Founder of The Hardrick Museum 

Rujanee Mahakanjana, Founder of Pixquid LLC

Sarah Stilz, Founder of Holos Integrative Healthcare  

Shayna Tsai, Founder & Chief Style Officer of HangRr – Savvy Closet Inc.

Tiffany Yvonne, Founder of PLAYmaker Solutions 

Trina Ntamere, Principal of Lavender Eucalyptus 

About the program 

WMNtech Founders is a 10-week program devoted to empowering early-stage women tech founders as they elevate their startups with unique resources, programming, and community-building initiatives. The cohort virtually meets every Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM CST, spanning from 4.16.24 – 6.25.24. 

WMNtech Founders consists of 4 parts: Share-outs, roundtables, leadership development workshops, and dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence office hours with Liz Tilatti. These 4 parts are designed to give women entrepreneurs an environment to connect with a community of women founders, gain guidance and insights from leaders in tech such as Bridget Lohrius, CEO & Founder of SANDWINA, and education for solutions to commonly held issues or “roadblocks” of being a women founder. 

1871’s WMNtech initiatives 

WMNtech Founders is part of 1871’s umbrella of programming centered around inspiring, equipping, and supporting women founders and leaders through tailored programming and mentorship initiatives, including WMNtech Leaders, WMNtech Pitch Competition, and 1871’s CRG, WMNtech Voices. 

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