Upcoming Event:
WiSE24
One of the World's Largest Online Pitch Events for Women Entrepreneurs.
Come and learn from top startup influencers and advisors at the event designed by a Silicon Valley Accelerator
June 18, 2020
(June 19, Asia)
Hello meet Hito.
Two lines represent two people leaning on one other 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 is our secret sauce. Hito is a cultural shift, wisdom of togetherness.
Our philosophy, "Hitology" informs everything we do. Rooted in Hito, Women's Studies, and history, we've designed an accelerator program 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
Develop│EQ
Entrepreneurial Quotient and Mindset
Grow│Startup
Evaluate, Strategize and Prep For Funding
Immerse│ Residential Program
Silicon Valley Culture, Work With Global Leaders
Breakthrough
Tech Collaboration & Strategy
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
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
Fran Maier
Co-founder at Match.com & TRUSTe, CEO at BabyQuip
Chris Yeh
Former CEO, Ustream, Startup Education, Wasabi Ventures, Instructor at Stanford University
Bill Reichert
Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures
Pascal Finette
Founder & CEO of Fastrack Institute, entrepreneurship and open innovation Chair at Singularity University
Maya Bisineer
Product Management, Go Daddy
Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Co-founder, Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab
Elena Kohl
Product Leader with extensive experience building & launching first generation products. Former Director of Product Management, Chegg Inc.
WSLab in the Media
Here are just a few publications who have covered the Women's Startup Lab.
A Vision & Message from our CEO
"I know society says you should be a certain way, but I think [you should] stop and look at what is your natural way of being who you are."
- Ari Horie, Founder of Women's Startup Lab
