Makers

Name

Makers

Legal name

MAKERS BY YAHOO

Website

https://makers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAKERS by Yahoo is a gender equity storytelling and community platform operating events (MAKERS Circle, Summit, Salons, Virtual), editorial content, and corporate partnerships, serving women leaders and enterprise sponsors across financial services, media, and technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Community & Events

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (711410)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Events & Experiences (Trips, Houses, Retreats) (MPAAAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD), Creator Talent Management & Representation (MPAAAHAB)

Keywords

• Women's leadership platform
• Gender equity events
• Storytelling community
• Corporate diversity partnerships
• Editorial content publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event-based membership and ticketing: MAKERS generates revenue through paid event participation (Makers Circle invitation-only forums, MAKERS Summit, Salon Experiences) and membership fees for access to content, community, and events. The platform also offers virtual event access and a monthly MAKERS Media Round Up newsletter for community engagement.
2. Corporate partnerships and sponsorship: MAKERS partners with organizations (Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, UBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, BMI, WMG, Ad Council) for co-created experiences, branded activations at summits, storytelling collaborations, and brand encounters. These partnerships are structured as customized experiences co-built with partners, generating revenue through co-marketing and activation fees.
3. Content licensing: MAKERS licenses its brand content and archive to third parties, as indicated by the 'LICENSE MAKERS CONTENT' link and the Wrights Media licensing page referenced on the contact page.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAKERS by Yahoo is a gender equity storytelling brand that operates a community and events platform featuring curated live gatherings (MAKERS Circle invitation-only forums, MAKERS Summit, Salon Experiences, Virtual Events) and publishes editorial content profiling prominent women leaders. Revenue is generated through corporate partnership activations, event and membership participation, and licensing of its content archive.

Product overview

MAKERS by Yahoo is a gender equity brand rooted in storytelling that operates as a community and events platform. The offering consists of in-person and virtual experiences: MAKERS Circle (closed-door forum for high-impact leaders, by invitation only), MAKERS Summit (intergenerational event for connecting to purpose at work), Salon Experiences (intimate regional gatherings with curated industry leaders), and Virtual Events (online community conversations). The platform also publishes editorial content/works featuring interviews and articles from leaders discussing topics such as leadership, menopause, and workplace equity. The products are tied together through a membership/community model and newsletter offerings (MAKERS Media Round Up and MAKE(HER) MOVES).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAKERS Circle A closed-door forum for high-impact leaders accelerating equity and shaping the future; access is by invitation only and requires contacting the MAKERS partnerships team.
• MAKERS Summit An intergenerational event designed for passionate voices looking to connect to their 'why' at work, focusing on gender equity across sports, wellness, and entrepreneurship.
• Salon Experiences Intimate regional gatherings with curated industry leaders, designed to foster connection and storytelling on gender equity themes.
• Virtual Events Online community conversations about unique workplace topics, paired with the monthly MAKERS Media Round Up LinkedIn newsletter and MAKE(HER) MOVES email newsletter.
• MAKERS Content / Editorial Works Editorial articles, interviews, and storytelling featuring leaders committed to action and equity, covering topics including leadership, menopause, pay equity, and gender equity; available on the MAKERS website and licensable through Wrights Media.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is listed as a MAKERS partner, with its logo featured in the Partners section of the MAKERS website. Microsoft collaborates with MAKERS to co-create experiences that advance gender equity, leveraging its technology and brand presence to support the MAKERS community of women leaders.
• UBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUBS is listed as a MAKERS partner with its logo featured prominently in the Partners section. UBS collaborates with MAKERS to engage with and support equity-focused women leaders through the platform's events, content, and community.
• Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarner Bros. Discovery is a MAKERS partner featured in the Partners section. The partnership supports MAKERS' mission to elevate gender equity through storytelling and leadership content, with Warner Bros. Discovery providing media and entertainment reach to the MAKERS community.
• BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBMI is listed as a MAKERS partner in the Partners section. The partnership supports the MAKERS community and its programming around equity-focused leadership in the media and entertainment space.
• Warner Music Group (WMG)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWarner Music Group is a MAKERS partner featured in the Partners section. WMG's partnership with MAKERS supports the platform's mission to elevate women leaders through co-created events and storytelling within the music and entertainment ecosystem.
• The Ad CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ad Council is an organizational partner of MAKERS, represented by Chief Culture and Community Officer Elise James-DeCruise who actively participates in the MAKERS community and provides a testimonial endorsement. The Ad Council collaborates with MAKERS on community-building, leadership, and equity-focused initiatives.
• Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMorgan Stanley Wealth Management is a key partner of MAKERS, represented by Managing Director Kara Underwood who provides a testimonial endorsement and participates in MAKERS events and community programming. The partnership supports MAKERS' mission and provides Morgan Stanley access to the MAKERS network of women leaders.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Chief: Private membership network for women executives offering peer groups, events, and a leadership community. Closely comparable to MAKERS' Circle/Summit model targeting senior women leaders.
• The Female Quotient: Women-leadership community and EQ (equality) platform hosting summits, salons, and corporate partnerships. Closely mirrors MAKERS' event-driven, partner-supported women-equity model.
• Lean In Foundation: Non-profit founded by Sheryl Sandberg offering women-leadership circles, content, and corporate programming. Comparable to MAKERS in mission, circle-based community, and corporate partnership structure.
• Girlboss: Media and community platform for ambitious women featuring editorial content, events, and membership offerings. Comparable in audience (women professionals) and content-plus-experiences monetization.
• Ellevate Network: Professional women's network with local chapters, events, and a paid membership community. Closely comparable to MAKERS in community-led GTM, in-person events, and individual-membership revenue model.
• Levo (formerly Levo League): Career-development platform for early-career professionals featuring mentorship, content, and community events. Comparable in women-professionals audience and community-plus-content monetization.

Broad incumbents

• Fortune Most Powerful Women: Fortune's flagship women-leadership editorial brand, conference series, and membership community. Comparable as an event-and-content-driven platform for senior women leaders, backed by a major business-media parent.
• Hello Sunshine (Reese Witherspoon): Women-focused media company producing storytelling content, films, and a book club community. Comparable in storytelling-driven women-empowerment positioning, though more entertainment-oriented than MAKERS' leadership focus.
• Forbes Women: Forbes' editorial vertical covering women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Comparable as a content-and-events platform targeting the same audience of high-achieving women leaders.

Emerging players

• The Mom Project: Digital community and talent marketplace supporting women in the workforce (with focus on mothers returning to work). Comparable in women-focused professional community, employer partnerships, and content-driven engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makers
• Xx.com/MAKERSwomen
• Facebookfacebook.com/makerswomen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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