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Learn from top startup influencers and advisors

January, 2024 @Silicon Valley
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know how and network to boost your success

Global Programs

For governments and groups of founders

Power Circle

A highly motivated founders cohort

Global Advisors

committed to advance women

Introducing Hito:

Where Collaboration Ignites Extraordinary Growth!

Two lines representing two people leaning on one another form Hito. (He-Toh). Hito is the Japanese word for "human."

Through mutual support, authenticity and accountability, true collaboration coalesces into more than was thought possible.

It is our core philosophy, and it our secret sauce. Hito is a cultural shift, wisdom and togetherness.

Our philosophy, Hitology informs everything we do. Rooted in Hito, Women's Studies and History, we've designed entrepreneurship programs with intention and purpose especially for women.

Hito is about people like you. It is about entrepreneurs and business leaders who get that delicate balance.

Unique Elements Designed Especially For You

What People Say

“It's so important to have an organization like WSLab”

Sheryl Sandberg

COO at Facebook

“If you want to continue being an entrepreneur, it's worth it! Take a risk”

Machi Takahashi

Entrepreneur of 8 years, CEO at ATR Creative, Alumni

“... wide breadth and expertise of the advisors and seasoned entrepreneurs who are supporting the ecosystem”

Jaclyn Baumgarten

CEO at Boatsetter.com, Alumni

“WSLab is a gem! ... combines brain, heart, community and good... in such a wonderful way.”

Pascal Finette

Founder & CEO of Fastrack Institute, entrepreneurship and open innovation Chair at Singularity University

“WSLab is a perfect way to put you with top names in Silicon Valley. The mentors and advisors Ari has brought into this are unbelievable, some of the biggest thought leaders sharing their stories with us and helping make our companies better.”

Shelia Bayes

Founder at Gem + Jewel, Alumni

“This accelerator focuses on the ONE thing that matters most in running a business – YOU! The female entrepreneur!”

Lauren A. Koenig

Founder at TWIP, Alumni

“The quality & dedication of the advisors involved with WSLab is better than you could ever imagine! Each advisor considers the issues of your specific company, then contributes their expertise, advice and contacts to give meaningful and actionable help to you as a founder. WSLab is one of a kind program - designed to make a real difference - one company at a time.”

Rachel Holzman & Marcy Boyle

Founders at HotBitVR, Alumni

Why Women's Startup Lab

Meet Your Champions

Tap into our network of industry influencers, advisors and mentors.

Here are just a few of the influencers and investors who committed to your success at Women’s Startup Lab.

Phil Libin

Co-founder and CEO of All Turtles, senior advisor at General Catalyst, co-founder and former CEO of Evernote

"I enjoy teaching and learning from WSLab’s participants."

Fran Maier

Co-founder at Match.com & TRUSTe, CEO at BabyQuip

"WSLab provides the boost, encouragement, and confidence women need."

Chris Yeh

Former CEO, Ustream, Startup Education, Wasabi Ventures, Instructor at Stanford University

"This work is important and something I believe in."

Bill Reichert

Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures

"I’ve seen magic happen here over and over again with founders. Amazing!"

Pascal Finette

Founder & CEO of Fastrack Institute, entrepreneurship and open innovation Chair at Singularity University

"50% of the World’s Markets are women, there are incredible untapped opportunities to create companies for women by women."

Maya Bisineer

Product Management, Go Daddy

"We need critical change, and I’m in it with WSLab to make that happen."

Lori Nishiura Mackenzie

Co-founder, Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab

"It’s time to create a level playing field so women founders can thrive."

Elena Kohl

Product Leader with extensive experience building & launching first generation products. Former Director of Product Management, Chegg Inc.

"WSLab's commitment to it's female founders is unprecedented. and the location, in Silicon Valley offers women access to an incredibly high concentration of people who not only think anything is possible, but are working to make the impossible possible everyday."

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