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We’re baaaaaaack! Did you miss us? 😉 Our first week of the FourthWave program is less than a week away, lets get to know the rest of our amazing cohort! 🙌🏻 ✨ Meet Ashley K. & Heather Rankow, MBA Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Rely ✨ Rely is a peer to peer marketplace for landlords and renters to search, connect, and apply for long term rentals. Rely provides landlords direct access to verified renters. “I’m looking forward to FourthWave’s collaborative environment and expert mentorship. We will leverage the resources available to help propel Rely’s vision of reinventing how landlords and renters interact.” At FourthWave, we believe Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible founders from our 2024 cohort. 🔗 Learn more about FourthWave at www.fourthwave.io. 🔗 Learn more about Rely at relyestate.com. #StartupSpotlight #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FourthWave #AcceleratorProgram #womenintech #womenfounders

✨ Meet Sue Mecham, CEO and Co-Founder of NALA Membranes NALA Membranes offers next-generation membrane technology to improve efficiency and reduce waste and energy in today’s advanced water treatment operations. “I am excited to join the 2024 Fourthwave Accelerator cohort. Working alongside these talented women will provide valuable insights and support to help our company achieve tangible growth and success.” At FourthWave, we believe investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible founders from our 2024 cohort! 🔗 Learn more about FourthWave at www.fourthwave.io. 🔗 Learn more about NALA Membranes at www.nalamembranes.com. #StartupSpotlight #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FourthWave #AcceleratorProgram #femalefounders #womenentrepreneurs

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We’re back with another week of meeting our 2024 cohort founders! ☺️ ✨ Meet Ladan Ghobad, Ph.D., Founder & CEO of ENERlite Consulting, Inc. ✨ ENERlite Consulting, Inc. is a leader in energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction in buildings. Our cutting-edge tool for building energy model calibration enables clients to optimize energy use and minimize their carbon footprint effectively. “I’m excited to join Fourthwave because it empowers women entrepreneurs through mentorship, networking, and access to critical resources, all of which are essential for driving my business growth and innovation.” At FourthWave, we believe Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible founders from our 2024 cohort. 🌟 🔗 Learn more about FourthWave at https://www.fourthwave.io/. 🔗 Learn more about ENERlite Consulting at https://lnkd.in/gzY-iQ4. #StartupSpotlight #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FourthWave #AcceleratorProgram #energyefficiency #womenentrepreneurs #femalefounders

We are pleased to be partnering with RH Capital. They have a track record of supporting women's and maternal health innovation that have already improved available therapies for families and their clinicians. Their investment in our series A propels Novocuff, Inc. into the next stages of our journey to tackle the global problem of preterm birth. Onward and upward! Elizabeth Bailey, Sandie Eltringham, Alice Zheng

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, courage creates empowerment, especially during times of economic or personal uncertainty. The last few years have showed us that it takes courage to address setbacks and move forward. No matter how straightforward and detailed our plans are, obstacles and complications may occur. Acting thoughtfully and according to plan will allow your business to move forward, even when there are hiccups along the road. Remaining positive and being resilient will help you succeed. Jill Calabrese Bain at Bank of America shares her thoughts in a recent #NAWBO article: https://lnkd.in/gR5vXRPf #NAWBOSacValley #BankofAmerica #BofA #womenentrepreneurs #womenbusinessowners #positivity #resilience #success

✨ Meet Shweta Gandhi, CEO and Co-Founder of Strived.io ✨ Established in 2023, the Strived platform offers a cutting-edge AI-powered data tool for teachers, district leaders, and school leaders that provides actionable recommendations for every educator using classroom-level data, edtech vendor collaborations, and assessment indicators. By integrating skills, standards, and ideal progressions for each child, Strived builds a comprehensive map of student learning to provide class-level instructional feedback. Working with school districts and best in class research organizations, our ambition is to offer individualized coaching using generative AI analytics personalized to how each child learns best, encompassing not just academics, but also behavior and emotional factors. “I’m thrilled to be part of the FourthWave program given it’s all about strong women leaders helping each other take bold risks. Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey as it is, but when you surround yourself around the right ‘village’, it results in leaders that are unstoppable and impact that is unimaginable!” ✨ At FourthWave, we believe Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible founders from our 2024 cohort. 🔗 Learn more about FourthWave at https://www.fourthwave.io/. 🔗 Learn more about Strived.io at https://strived.io/. #StartupSpotlight #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FourthWave #AcceleratorProgram

📣 #PutAWomanOnIt speaking opportunity! Details: - Conference in Santa Clara, CA Oct 16-17 - Fireside chat about scaling and getting to growth stage - Robotics founder who has raised a Series A or later round The organizer is intentionally looking for a woman speaker to increase representation in robotics. 👉 PLEASE COMMENT WITH SUGGESTIONS AND CONNECTIONS! #robotics #speakingopportunity #conference #representation #diversityintech Tagging some ecosystem builders & CA folks for visibility: Marita McGinn All Raise Bobbie Carlton Wednesday Women Cate Luzio Katie Dunn Ryan Perlowin Melissa Withers Catherine Gray Innovation Women Jaime Hansen Ashlyn Lackey Martyna Skalna Ann E. Metzger Blake Caldwell renée berry Zoe Abbott Boyd Alyssa Krejmas Ben Stokes Mona DeFrawi Marla Sofer Zécca Lehn Eleanor Meegoda Rachel Murray Melinda Wittstock CEO Founder Podopolo, Entrepreneur, Podcaster Andrea Brown Fernanda Carapinha

Back at it again with another Founder Spotlight! 🌟 ✨ Meet Tonya Turrell, Founder and CEO of The Launchpad ✨ The Launchpad is a B2B SaaS Technology Matchmaking Marketplace. “I’m so looking forward to accessing FourthWave’s extensive network of mentors and investors, which will be instrumental in scaling my business and overcoming the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. I’m also eager to collaborate with and learn from a diverse group of fellow female tech founders, exchanging ideas and strategies that will help us all grow and succeed.” At FourthWave, we believe Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible founders from our 2024 cohort. 🔗 Learn more about FourthWave at https://www.fourthwave.io/ 🔗 Learn more about The Launchpad at www.technologymatch.com. #StartupSpotlight #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FourthWave #AcceleratorProgram #Femtech #femaleentrepreneur