About | gWen - Female Entrepreneurs In The Southeast

Welcome to gWen

Where we help ambitious female entrepreneurs make their most audacious goals a reality.

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The founder journey can be lonely, especially for women. Female entrepreneurs face unique challenges that men just don’t, from unfair stereotypes to very real funding disparities. The lack of resources and support can make it feel like it's you against the world.

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After seeing firsthand how the startup and venture capital space fails women time and time again, we said “thank you, next” and created gWen, a founder-to-founder community dedicated to amplifying and accelerating high-impact, high-growth companies — and the women who run them.

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Because we’ve also seen the profoundly positive impact of women on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We know how powerful they can be, and we want to see more of them in action — building and growing companies that are investable, scalable, and mission-critical. We believe creating accessible and approachable entrepreneurship opportunities for women of all backgrounds will lead to a better future for everyone.

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We know you're not out here building just any business. You're taking bold risks to shake up your industry… and, one day, the world. We’re right there with you, busting the barriers female entrepreneurs have historically faced with life-changing opportunities for making connections, building a community, and securing capital.

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You've got this, and we've got you.

Jenny & Ashley

gWen Co-Founders

What We Stand For

Our values aren’t just talking points — they’re a living, breathing testament to our work.

Authenticity First

gWen encourages founders to show up as themselves — unapologetically and unwaveringly — at every step of their entrepreneurial journey.

Equality For All

We’re working to eradicate funding disparities and promote equal opportunities, making entrepreneurship more accessible and approachable for future generations.

Impact Through Innovation

We believe in transforming economies through innovation, empowering founders to build impactful businesses that drive positive change.

Audacious Empowerment

By promoting bold action and unabashed confidence, we give women the courage to subvert societal expectations, smash statistics, and overcome imposter syndrome.

Contribution & Reciprocity

We unite as a collective force to give back, pay it forward, and empathetically support one another, both within our community and beyond.

Unapologetic Celebration

With every success (big or small, professional or personal), gWen’s vibrant, compassionate community cheers. Because when one of us wins, we all win.

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What We Offer

Exclusive Community

Join a highly vetted group of ambitious female entrepreneurs building high-growth businesses.

In-Person Events & Virtual Workshops

Attend members-only educational sessions, networking meetups, and social outings.

Connections & Introductions

Meet with fellow founders, venture capital and angel investors, and potential business partners.

Mentorship Opportunities

Lean on industry veterans for advice, resources, and career-changing growth opportunities.

+ So Much More!

we’re building the Southeast’s leading female founder stronghold — join us!

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What Our gWen Members Say

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Graphic Designer

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Albert Flores

Graphic Designer

Honestly why rebuilt all these common sections for less than my hourly rate.

Albert Flores

Graphic Designer

Honestly why rebuilt all these common sections for less than my hourly rate.

Albert Flores

Graphic Designer

Honestly why rebuilt all these common sections for less than my hourly rate.

Albert Flores

Graphic Designer

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Why Founders Love gWen

Ashlyn Greer

Founder & CEO

"If you’re a female entrepreneur, gWen is the network to know. We’ve made invaluable connections for our business directly from this group (and intros by the women in it), but more than anything it’s about knowing you aren’t alone! You’ll find both peers here that you can relate with in your day to day, and women that are a few steps ahead and willing to help in any way they can to bring you up alongside them. Everything is here — from programming and events, to feedback, learning, and networking."

Kimberly Evans

Founder & CEO

"Connecting with the gWen community has been a wonderful experience.. From the curated panels that address societal issues around the lack of funding for women founders, to empowerment and the amazing upscale events that they hosted. These women have their fingers on the pulse of business development and entrepreneurial growth. I am impressed at the growth of the community and am happy to be connected to this great group of women."

Holliday Shaw

Cofounder

"Being a first-time female founder can be super intimidating. I was lucky to find gWen in the early days when I most needed to see that there are authentic women building successful and impactful businesses, but also--reality check--that being a female founder is really tough. The resources I've tapped into through gWen have drastically accelerated the founder learning curve, but even more critically, this compassionate and supportive community has empowered me to be gritty and bold when it's hardest to be. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, we can go further together with gWen!"