The Female Founder Collective

RSVP to join us Tuesday, September 17 at 1pm PDT for an exclusive event with Nicole Quinn, renowned General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Nicole is on the board of beehiiv, Lightyear, Multiverse, Calm, Daybreak, Goop, Cameo and Lady Gaga's Haus Labs. Earlier, she sourced Rothy's and Zola. During this can't-miss session, CEO of Female Founder Collective, Alison Koplar Wyatt, sits down with Nicole as she delves into the secrets of success in consumer brands, fundraising strategies for early-stage founders, and the art of identifying untapped opportunities in your industry. Nicole will draw from her extensive experience and expertise in consumer, FinTech, and health investing to provide invaluable insights into achieving longevity as a consumer brand. From understanding consumer behavior to crafting a compelling company brand, Nicole will share the essential elements that drive sustained success in today's competitive marketplace. As an early-stage founder, fundraising can often be a daunting task. During this session, Nicole will: **Offer practical advice and proven strategies for navigating the fundraising landscape, empowering founders to secure the capital needed to fuel their growth and vision. **Illuminate the importance of spotting the white space in your industry, uncovering unmet needs and opportunities that can propel your business to new heights. **And equip attendees with the tools to identify and capitalize on emerging trends and gaps in the market. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Nicole Quinn's expertise will inspire and empower you to drive innovation, growth, and success in your journey as a founder and business leader.

GIVEAWAY! We're teaming up with out friends at FounderMade who share in our mission in providing women entrepreneurs with additional funding and resources to grow their businesses.⁠ ⁠ Enter to win a booth at their upcoming LA Innovation Show (November 7th) ⁠ ⁠ This highly curated expo and seminar brings together high-growth executives and brands in the consumer industry. ⁠ ⁠ Winner will receive:⁠ 🌟 a free booth at FounderMade’s Innovation Show ⁠ 🌟 one-year membership to FFC’s 10th House Community⁠ ⁠ Plus, all eligible applicants will receive a discount to attend the Innovation Show on November 7th! ⁠ ⁠ Enter here: https://lnkd.in/gixiFBNw ⁠ *All entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST on September 27th to be considered.

Looking to achieve long-term growth and success in your business? Who isn’t? The key question is HOW. We had an enlightening conversation with the President of Mytheresa Heather Kaminetsky, who shared invaluable insights and tips we simply can’t get enough of. Here are our top takeaways for achieving business longevity and growth: ✨ Master Marketing: Understand your customers, reach them where they are, and communicate in ways that resonate with them. Stay true to their needs and preferences. ✨ Discover Your Customer: Spend quality time with your customers, engage with them directly, and truly listen. Pay special attention to your most vocal customers and learn from their feedback. ✨ Realistic Goals: Balance growth and profitability by setting achievable goals. Aim high, but keep your feet on the ground. ✨ Team Longevity: Build a cohesive, passionate team with shared goals, energy, and the right skill sets. ✨ Perfect Partnerships: Partner with complementary businesses, focus on driving new customers and capturing valuable data. Watch the full interview here on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gFMv-d3E

Celebrate 6 years of breaking barriers with us! 🎉 Six years ago, we set out to make female-founded businesses not just visible, but powerful.   We had a grand vision: to change the state of wealth in all its forms by empowering women to create and control their own futures.   We believed that by starting successful businesses on their own terms, women could build generational wealth and pour it back into the system, creating a virtuous cycle. From hosting major female founders and experts at our in-person networking events, to bringing together brilliant minds in our online programming, we’ve grown into a space where knowledge is shared, connections are deepened, and dreams are realized. And it doesn’t stop there.   In the last two years alone, we’ve granted over $50,000 to female-founded businesses and donated over $60,000 worth of advising time from the world’s top experts. These wins belong to all of us and remind us that we are stronger together. Yet, it feels like we’re just getting started. What’s Next for FFC? 🌟An upcoming incubator to fast-track exponential growth for women in food. 🌟 A partnership with a major media organization that will have us showing up at the world’s biggest conferences. 🌟 A new level of community and education introduced purely for women who have reached more than $1MM in revenue. 🌟 Partnerships with platforms offering essential pieces to the tech stack, advantageous pricing, and education to support your growth. This journey is personal, and we are honored to walk it alongside you. It’s been an incredible six years, and the next chapter is one we will write together. With immense gratitude, Ali & Rebecca
Founders, Female Founder Collective And if you’re looking for a new playlist that will pump up your workday, we made one for that. This is more than just a playlist. It’s the energy we share, the motivation we give each other, and the soundtrack to our collective success. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/gBhrMz_t Thank you to our community who always lifts us up, these are just a FEW of the women who have been a massive part of our success: Rebecca Minkoff Alison Koplar Wyatt Elisabeth Leonard O’Brien Alli Webb Cay Skin Eve Rodsky Kendra Scott Arian Simone Lisa Odenweller Tori Dunlap Chriselle Lim Candace Nelson Anu Duggal Allison Ellsworth Tracy Margolies Divya Mathur Heather Kaminetsky Laura Cox (Lisowski) Divya Gugnani Nancy Twine Jaime Schmidt Babba (Canales) Rivera Siffat Haider Melissa Mash Ellen Chen

Ready to level up your business game? 🚀 Meet Jenelle Sheridan the powerhouse behind Athleta’s massive growth—from under $250M to over $1Bn in revenue! 🌟 She’s launched international ventures, created new divisions like Athleta Girl (now a $100M+ success), and so much more. And guess what? Jenelle is now available for one-on-one sessions through The NORTH by Female Founder Collective Jenelle is passionate about sharing her industry expertise and empowering women and new founders to navigate their journeys with confidence. If you’re looking to crush it in: ✨ Brand Strategy ✨ GTM Strategy ✨ Retail Strategy ✨ DTC/E-commerce ✨ Marketing ✨ Revenue Growth Click below to access her profile and book a session today! Let’s make those business dreams a reality. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gpYwXa6e

Meet Mariah Hilton Wood, Co-Founder of Tilden. She’s on a mission to reframe social gatherings through her brand’s award-winning, ready-to-pour, non-alcoholic cocktails. Rather than attempting to mimic the taste of alcohol, Tilden is pioneering a new sipping experience. Their non-alc cocktails are free of sugar, preservatives, mind and mood-altering ingredients – but have a true cocktail finish. Since launching last year, Tilden is in 190 locations, including Michelin Star restaurants. They recently closed their first major distribution partner in the northeast, too. Read on for Mariah’s advice on fundraising in a crowded market and her thoughts on making founder life sustainable with a family.

September promises to be a month filled with incredible events that will move the needle for your biz. We'll be joined by experts from the likes of PDS Lab, Lightspeed Ventures, Reformation, Saks Fifth Avenue, Girlfriend Collective to learn their tips for achieving longevity, retail success and more. PLUS - a members-only Pitch Event, where you'll pitch to a panel of experts and have an opportunity to get live feedback. RSVP for the events here: https://lnkd.in/ej2hvK8G Speakers include: Justine Liu, Nomiki Petrolla, and Nicole Quinn

Have you ever struggled with cash flow issues in your business? Well did you know that 82% of businesses close due to cash flow issues? We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, mastering cash flow management is essential for the success and sustainability of your small businesses (or any business!)...for so, so many reasons.⁠ ⁠ One being that it can ensure timely payments from clients and vendors. Think about it: how many invoices are paid late (or not all)?? You can celebrate landing big contracts and getting big customer orders, but months can go by before invoices get paid. You need to manage inflow to ensure you have the working capital needed to pay your suppliers and employees. ⁠ ⁠ Basically, without proper management, you may be impeding your future growth. And that's just ONE of the many reasons why proper cash flow management is essential. In this guide, you will learn new terms and how to forecast.⁠ ⁠ For example, our partners at Settle shared that if you're a small retail biz, you might want to use direct forecasting to manage weekly cash flow. But if you're a restaurant chain owner, you may utilize direct cash flow forecasting to manage weekly cash needs across its *multiple locations*. Get all these details and more in our free download.⁠ ⁠ Click this link and we’ll send you the resource (with a special gift inside the guide from us) that will set you up for success to build an effective cash flow forecast! https://lnkd.in/gGCgHKgB #freedownload #cashflow #finances #smallbusiness

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We’ve curated an incredible lineup of events + workshops that will move the needle for your biz >>> EXPLRE EVENTS: 📆 OFFICE HOURS with revolve’s Chief Merchandising Officer & Fashion Director, Divya Mathur (members only) Divya is a seasoned retail executive with 18 years of Buying & Merchandising experience. She has a proven track record of leading transformational growth across both digital and physical stores for prominent global brands including Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Michael Kors, and INTERMIX. ➡️ Thursday, August 29, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT 〰〰〰 📆 How to Build a Tech Brand as a Non-Technical Founder with Nomiki Petrolla of PDS Lab (members only) In this workshop, Nomiki, the Founder & CEO of PDS Lab, the world's first product accelerator for women, will walk you through the steps she teaches non-technical founders on how to bring their ideas to life. ➡️ Thursday, September 5, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT 〰〰〰 📆 The Pitch Session - It’s time to raise capital or prepare your pitch for partners! (members only) Members are invited to participate in The Pitch session, where you’ll get personalized feedback on how to perfect your pitch to better achieve your fundraising goals! Apply to join now (space is limited). september 10th ➡️ Thursday, September 5, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT 〰〰〰 📆 How To Achieve Longevity as a Consumer Brand with investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nicole Quinn Nicole is on the board of beehiiv, Lightyear, Multiverse, Calm, Daybreak, Goop, Cameo and Lady Gaga's Haus Labs. Earlier, she sourced Rothy's and Zola. Nicole will share the essential elements that drive sustained success in today's competitive marketplace. ➡️ Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT 〰〰〰 📆 OFFICE HOURS: Retail Partnerships and Standing Out with Justine Liu (formerly Reformation, Saks, and Girlfriend Collective) (members only) Justine will give fashion, accessories, wellness, and consumer founders personalized advice on everything from forming retail partnerships to becoming more appealing to buyers and merchants and standing out with marketing, branding, and design. ➡️ Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2:00 PM EDT Join an event here: https://lnkd.in/ej2hvK8G 

Are you a founder doing over $1MM or raised a similar benchmark? Do you have any scale-up challenges? Ever seek advice on recruitment and talent mapping, strategic partnerships… or wonder what your exit looks like? Well we are cooking up the ultimate solve for you. Join the waitlist to learn what's in store: https://lnkd.in/g4SKqqTN