Women in Cloud

What Women in Cloud does

Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development organization founded in 2018 (firmographic record lists 2017) and headquartered in Sammamish, Washington. It is fiscally sponsored by SDG Digital Foundation, a 501(c)(3), and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees against a stated mission of generating $1 billion in economic access for women in the AI economy by 2030. Its core offerings span four interconnected lines: (1) workforce certification programs in AI, Cybersecurity, and DevSecOps delivered in partnership with Microsoft and other hyperscalers; (2) community and membership products, notably the $99/year Confidence Circle and the free #WICDigitalNetwork; (3) annual events and awards, including the #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards, WICxESG, WICxInspire, and WICxWellness summits; and (4) media and content products such as the ICONS documentary and the OPULIS book.

The organization's technology layer is intentionally light: it is not a software vendor but a platform that orchestrates programs, content, and certifications on top of partner infrastructure (Azure certifications, Veeam cyber resilience labs, Stripe-powered membership checkout, Mighty Networks digital community). The underlying "platform" is therefore the operating model — a curated network of 120,000+ members across 80+ countries tied together by an annual event calendar, certification scholarships, and a sponsorship catalog — rather than a proprietary technical product.

Women in Cloud's revenue model is hybrid but underwriting-heavy. The primary revenue stream is corporate sponsorship and underwriting from partners including Microsoft, Accenture, EY, Kyndryl, Veeam, Ntegral, Adaptiva, Avanade, Insight, and Meylah, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $2,500 community memberships to $15,000 presenting sponsorships for individual events. A complementary recurring stream comes from the $99/year Confidence Circle membership, and there is ancillary merchandise and donation revenue (Bonfire store, GoFundMe Cloud Scholarship Fund). It is a for-profit entity in its firmographic record, but its fiscal sponsorship under a 501(c)(3) and reliance on grants, sponsorships, and donations indicate nonprofit-style economics.

Name

Women in Cloud

Legal name

Women in Cloud

Website

https://womenincloud.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development organization that operates a 120,000+ member network across 80+ countries, delivering AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity certification programs, leadership accelerators, and annual awards in partnership with Microsoft, Accenture, EY, Kyndryl, and Veeam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development & Community Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization) (EDABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud, DevOps & Software Engineering Certifications (EDAAANAH), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Mentorship, Coaching & Office-Hours Platforms (MPACALAG)

Keywords

• Women tech community
• Workforce certification programs
• Economic empowerment services
• Corporate sponsorship events
• Leadership development summits

Headquarters

HQ city

Sammamish

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. Corporate Sponsorships and Underwriting: Primary revenue model is underwriting where partners fund solutions that accelerate leadership, workforce, and economic development events, programs, and campaigns. Partners include Microsoft, Accenture, EY, Kyndryl, Ntegral, Adaptiva, Meylah, Avanade, and others who invest in programs aligned with advancing women in technology.
2. Confidence Circle Annual Membership: $99 annual membership providing insider network access, opportunities, masterclasses, templates, badges, storytelling platforms, and network access committed to reducing the confidence gap.
3. Event Sponsorships and Tickets: Revenue from annual awards events (empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards), summits, and conferences. Includes sponsorship tiers at various price points ($2500-$15000) and ticket sales for gala events.
4. Educational Programs: Workforce development programs including AI Innovator Certification, Cybersecurity Certification, and DevSecOps Certification Programs. Revenue from certification and training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development organization that operates workforce certification programs (AI, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps), executive leadership summits, B2B founder go-to-market coaching, and annual recognition awards for women in technology. The organization runs a paid annual membership (Confidence Circle, $99/year), tiered corporate sponsorship packages ($2,500-$15,000) for events and programs, and signature summits such as WICxWellness and the empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards. It generates revenue through underwriting from enterprise partners (Microsoft, Accenture, EY, Kyndryl, Veeam) plus member subscriptions, event tickets, certification scholarships, and publications.

Product overview

Women in Cloud is a global community organization focused on generating $1 billion in economic access for women in the AI economy. The organization operates as a platform with multiple interconnected programs rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: (1) Workforce Development Programs - encompassing AI Innovator, Cybersecurity, and DEVSECOPS certification programs, plus Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification Scholarships and Global Microsoft Certification Scholarships; (2) Community & Membership - the Confidence Circle annual membership program and #WICDigitalNetwork digital platform for peer-to-peer community access; (3) Awards & Recognition - the annual empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards (US & India editions) recognizing innovators, executives, entrepreneurs, and allies; (4) Events & Summits - including WICxWellness Summit, WICxESG, WICxInspire, Cloud CXO Series, and annual summits dating back to 2022; (5) Publications & Media - OPULIS coffee table book and ICONS documentary (Oscar-qualifying); (6) B2B Programs - Enterprise B2B GTM Coaching Program and WICxTop100 B2B Women Tech Founders List; (7) Research - Economic Access Reports examining pathways for women in technology; and (8) Advocacy Campaigns - including WICxSaksham workforce movement targeting one million certifications by 2030, FoundHerWorld global campaign, and various wellness initiatives. The organization partners with corporations including Microsoft, Accenture, EY, Kyndryl, and Veeam, and is fiscally sponsored by SDG Digital Foundation 501(3c).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Confidence Circle: Annual membership program designed to help members turn clarity into confident action and action into economic access through peer-to-peer community access and immersive event activations.
• WICxMasterclasses
• WICxSaksham
• Cloud Leader Circle
• WICxConfidenceCircle
• #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards
• OPULIS
• ICONS

Products and services

• Confidence Circle Annual Membership Event-based immersion membership designed to turn clarity into confident action and economic access for women in technology, including masterclasses, templates, badges, and storytelling platforms at $99/year.
• empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2026 Annual global awards campaign and gala recognizing innovators, executives, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and allies who expand economic access through iconic leadership, with corporate sponsorship tiers and ticket sales.
• WICxWellness Summit 2026 Wellness summit creating a safe space for leaders and professionals to address health crises, financial stress, caretaking demands, and emotional strain as leadership capabilities.
• WICxMasterclasses Curated executive learning platform where real builders teach their proven frameworks to shape careers, markets, and economic access for women in technology.
• WICxSaksham Three-year national workforce movement in India to certify one million professionals in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity by 2030, supporting the Viksit Bharat digital economy initiative.
• AI Innovator Certification Program Workforce development certification program focused on AI skills and competencies, contributing to the 7,000+ industry certifications distributed by Women in Cloud.
• Cybersecurity Certification Program Cybersecurity certification program providing industry-recognized credentials, training, and certification vouchers in partnership with corporate sponsors.
• DevSecOps Certification Program DevSecOps certification program combining development, security, and operations practices to prepare cloud-ready professionals for industry roles.
• Enterprise B2B GTM Coaching Program B2B founder-focused coaching initiative providing go-to-market coaching for women founders building million-dollar SaaS and cloud services businesses, with focus on brand building, demand generation, hyperscaler partnerships, and investment access.
• Cloud CXO Series Learning and networking experience for executives, professionals, and allies, providing professional development opportunities, networking, and insights from industry leaders.
• WICxESG2025 Summit AI Innovation & Leadership Summit focused on ESG and GTM strategies, featuring keynote speeches, power panels, fireside chats, and hands-on demonstrations.
• WICxInspire Summit 2025 Strategic GTM summit for founders, investors, and enterprise brands committed to reshaping go-to-market strategies through AI innovation and cross-sector partnerships.
• OPULIS Book Collector's edition coffee table book celebrating 50 women tech leaders who shaped Microsoft's evolution into the AI era, endorsed by Microsoft and Microsoft Alumni Network, and Amazon #1 Bestseller.
• ICONS Documentary Documentary film that achieved Oscar-qualifying status and was screened at Hollyshorts Film Festival, part of the WIC Movies initiative.
• Global Microsoft Certification Scholarships Universal digital skilling campaign providing industry certifications, certification vouchers, and workforce development resources globally in partnership with Microsoft.
• WICxLEAD ESG Leadership Accelerator ESG-focused leadership accelerator program designed for professionals and executives advancing environmental, social, and governance leadership capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• $600M+ in economic access unlocked across 120+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation sponsor and primary technology partner providing Azure certifications, AI innovation challenges, co-development of workforce programs, and ecosystem access. Microsoft alumni network endorsement for OPULIS book project.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic sponsor advancing women in cloud and AI through workforce development initiatives, ESG alignment programs, and leadership events.
• KyndrylcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year partnership presenting #empowHERaccess Awards, strengthening cloud and technology ecosystem presence while creating meaningful opportunities to elevate talent.
• EYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor for #WICxWellness 2026 and supporter of ESG and GTM initiatives across the Women in Cloud ecosystem.
• NtegralcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic sponsor for awards programs including judging panel participation, brand visibility, and marketing campaign support.
• AdaptivasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic sponsor for awards programs recognizing innovators and technology visionaries in the cloud ecosystem.
• MeylahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder organization providing B2B founder platform, CEO Ram Dutt serves on advisory board, provides technology infrastructure and GTM support.
• Veeam SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cyber Resilience Centers of Excellence expansion across North-East India under Saksham Bharat Initiative, targeting one million certified professionals by 2030.
• ARCISsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership cohort partnership combining ARCIS's selective cohort-based leadership model with Women in Cloud's global network of 150,000 women across 120 countries.
• InsightsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic sponsor providing technology solutions and services for events, programs, and member benefits.
• AvanadesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner supporting workforce development and leadership initiatives in cloud and cybersecurity.
• Growth Acceleration PartnerssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting Impact Film Maker Award and film-related initiatives recognizing filmmakers driving meaningful change.
• SDG Digital FoundationcoreOthers501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor providing administrative and legal structure for Women in Cloud's nonprofit operations.
• Assam Science and Technology UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner hosting Cyber Resilience Center of Excellence for workforce development in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.
• Assam Don Bosco UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for Cyber Resilience Center of Excellence establishing structured learning pathways and hands-on labs.
• Assam UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner participating in Cyber Resilience Centers of Excellence network under Saksham Bharat Initiative.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a professional certification provider specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and DevOps credentials, with significant traction in India. It overlaps with Women in Cloud's cloud/cyber certification tracks and the India-targeted Saksham Bharat skilling effort.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is an established corporate learning and certification provider (cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps) selling to enterprises worldwide. Its broad catalog and enterprise contracts make it the most relevant broad incumbent benchmark for Women in Cloud's cloud and cybersecurity certification offerings.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business delivers cloud, AI, and cybersecurity certifications from hyperscalers and universities to enterprise workforces. It competes for the same enterprise training budgets that sponsor Women in Cloud's programs and represents the scaled, for-profit alternative in adjacent certification delivery.
• Microsoft LEAP Program: Microsoft's LEAP is a workforce acceleration program for women in engineering and technology, offered as part of Microsoft's broader DEI talent strategy. It overlaps with Women in Cloud's Microsoft-affiliated certification and scholarship tracks but operates within a much larger corporate parent.

Emerging players

• Global Tech Women: Global Tech Women is a community organization recognizing senior women technology leaders through awards and events. Its event-and-recognition-led approach and enterprise sponsorship model make it a relevant emerging peer for Women in Cloud's award and summit franchises.

Direct peers

• AnitaB.org: AnitaB.org is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in technology through community, awards, and career programs (the Grace Hopper Celebration being its flagship). It is the most direct comparable to Women in Cloud in mission, scale, sponsorship model, and event-driven delivery.
• Girls in Tech: Girls in Tech is a global nonprofit running education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship programs aimed at women in technology. Its mix of mentorship programs, corporate partnerships, and skilling initiatives overlaps directly with Women in Cloud's Confidence Circle, masterclasses, and certification tracks.
• All Raise: All Raise is a nonprofit focused on increasing diversity in tech leadership and entrepreneurship through founder, investor, and executive programs. Its targeting of women tech founders and enterprise partnerships compares to Women in Cloud's B2B founder GTM coaching and FoundHerWorld campaign.
• National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): NCWIT is a non-profit coalition that increases women's participation in computing via academic and industry alliances, workforce initiatives, and awards. Its pipeline-building focus and university-corporate partnership model closely mirrors Women in Cloud's workforce development and Cyber Resilience Centers of Excellence.
• Women Who Code: Women Who Code is a nonprofit community with local chapters worldwide providing networking, technical workshops, and career support for women engineers. Its chapter-based, event-led model and reliance on corporate sponsorship parallels Women in Cloud's community-led GTM and certification focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globalwic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2ZUm8y3gmnUCkNCUUoWEbw
• Facebookfacebook.com/womenincloud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-cloud

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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