The Nation’s Only Municipally-Funded Accelerator for Atlanta Women Founders.

Elevating Women. Empowering Business.

Who We Are

Founded in 2015, WEI is the nation’s only municipally-funded accelerator for women entrepreneurs. Built in Atlanta. Backed by the city. Empowered by Invest Atlanta.

Over a decade, we have equipped women founders with the education, mentorship, and capital needed to build scalable, sustainable businesses. Our 9-month accelerator program works through four pillars — Business Analysis, Leadership Development, Strategic Partnerships, and Financial Literacy — giving women the tools to grow with confidence.

85% of our alumnae are still actively building businesses years after graduation. For every dollar invested in WEI, Atlanta sees 8.9× in return. That’s not a program. That’s a movement.

What We Do

01.

Business Analysis

Know your numbers and own your strategy. We help you dig deep into your business model, pricing, and market position so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

02.

Leadership Development

Build the CEO within. Through coaching and real-world application, WEI helps you develop the mindset, voice, and vision of a founder ready to lead.

03.

Strategic Partnerships

The right connections change everything. WEI connects you with trusted partners, city agencies, and fellow founders who open doors and create real opportunities.

04.

Financial Literacy & Opportunity

Fuel your growth with smart capital. We demystify funding — from grants to investor readiness — and connect you with financial resources tailored to your stage.

From Idea to Empire — Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage

Kara entered WEI with a vision and left with a thriving B2B PR firm serving the supply chain industry. Today, LeadCoverage is a nationally recognized brand — built on the foundation WEI helped her lay.

From One-Woman Show to Acquisition — Jenn Graham, Inclusivv

Jenn entered WEI’s Cohort 2 with a bootstrapped idea and left with a business that raised over $2M, landed 200+ corporate clients, and was ultimately acquired. She credits WEI as the turning point that made it all possible.

WEI is more than a program.

It’s an Ecosystem.

What began as a 9-month accelerator has grown into something far bigger — a living, connected community of women founders, mentors, partners, and advocates who show up for each other long after graduation. WEI is evolving to meet women entrepreneurs wherever they are in their journey, with continuous access to resources, relationships, and opportunity. Because building a business doesn’t have a finish line — and neither do we.

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