W.E. Build, Build in Tulsa's business accelerator, has wrapped up another incredible cohort.
W.E. Build (Women Entrepreneurs Build), Build in Tulsa's business accelerator, has wrapped up another incredible cohort, centered on empowering women entrepreneurs from communities that have historically been denied access to funding and resources. Running for 15 transformative weeks from July to October, the W.E. Build program was designed to not only help founders advance professionally but also foster personal growth and build companies that will catalyze multi-generational wealth.
Powered by Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women Initiative, W.E. Build is on a mission to empower diverse founders, early-stage startups over the next two years to launch scalable ventures in Tulsa, OK. Through this program, women entrepreneurs are equipped with the resources, skills, and network they need to succeed.
W.E. Builders' Benefits Include:
This year, seven extraordinary companies from the CPG and Tech industries participated in the second W.E. Build cohort. Over the past 15 weeks, our founders learned critical lessons, including the importance of hiring slowly and firing quickly, embracing change and pivoting when necessary, and recognizing that every business journey is unique. They also mastered the significance of maintaining an updated data room, tracking visitor activity, and exploring various funding sources to fuel their businesses.
Some key achievements from this year’s cohort include the creation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), securing two contracts with a local organization in Tulsa, implementing a sales strategy that generated revenue within the 9-weeks of program, and forming invaluable community partnerships. Wow—what an incredible journey!
"This has been a life-changing moment. I've gone through accelerators that don’t even scratch the surface of what W.E. Build provided. Thank you!" - Ashley Yearby Founder of STB Technologies
Learn More About Our Cohort 2 founders by watching their pitches:
We are so proud of the progress our founders have made and look forward to seeing how they continue to grow and scale their businesses. Stay tuned for more updates as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys!