WMNtech
Founders
1871's 10-week experience for women-identifying early-stage tech founders. Join cohort 17 for unique programming, resources, and community to accelerate your startup!
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Program details
Our WMNtech Founders affinity program unlocks a new world of opportunities for women founders through peer-learning, dedicated 1:1 mentoring, and exclusive programming.Â
• For women-identifying tech founders
• Runs once a year, every spring
• Time committed – Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM CST for 10 weeks
• 100% virtual
Information sessions
3.21.24 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM CST | Virtual Â
3.29.24 | 9:00 – 9:45 AM CST | Virtual
Learn more about this program by joining one of our public info sessions!
Program breakdown
Open to all women-identifying tech founders at any stage of their business development. WMNtech Founders is comprised of four parts:
Share-outs
Private, not-to-be-recorded sessions where we walk through different frameworks of discussions to share, relate, uplift, and more.Â
EIR office hours
Dedicated Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) to discuss anything related to a member’s business, reserved through our member portal.
Roundtables
Panels of experts led by a moderator with Q&A from the cohort.
Leadership
development
workshops
Part lecture, part peer-to-peer guided discussions of important topics such as:
- Owning the Room and Playing to Your Strengths
- Tackling Tough Conversations
- Confronting Imposter Syndrome
These decks will be recorded and provided to you post-workshop.
Opportunity to pitch
Increase your odds of entering our WMNtech Pitch Competition! The top 5 women-founded startups will compete for the chance to win cash prizes and equity opportunities alongside gaining pitching practice & exposure.
Meet WMNtech Founders Entrepreneur-in-Residence
With over 14 years of diverse experience spanning entrepreneurship, business development, sales, marketing, and consulting, Liz is deeply committed to supporting fellow entrepreneurs in building and expanding their ventures. Serving as a Mentor and Entrepreneur in Residence at 1871, Liz specializes in providing guidance to women-led startups, covering critical areas such as cofounder dynamics, go-to-market strategies, sales planning, and product testing. Liz is passionate about leveraging her strategic, growth-oriented, and analytical expertise to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and achieve their objectives.
Program gains
Activate a safe space with other women-identifying startup founders
Build confidence as a startup founder and provide action steps fit for your unique set of challenges
Immerse in tailored leadership development education specific to women-identifying startup founders
Engage in peer-to-peer discussions and camaraderie with founders that have similar experiences
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