Girls With Impact

Name

Girls With Impact

Legal name

Girls With Impact Inc.

Website

https://girlswithimpact.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Leadership Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth entrepreneurship education
• Leadership development programs
• Online mini-MBA training
• Nonprofit education services
• Career readiness coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Tuition fees for Innovation Academy and Career Accelerator programs. Full tuition is $995 for Academy and $1,200 per module for Career Accelerator, with sliding scale financial aid available based on household income. Over 90% of students participate at no cost through corporate sponsorships and grants.
2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Corporate partners fund scholarships for young women in underserved communities, underwrite program initiatives (mentoring, venture competitions, new launches), and sponsor regional expansion. Benefits include employee engagement, brand enhancement, and talent pipeline development.
3. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission. Donation tiers include $100 (Academy Scholarship), $500, $750 (Venture Competition Prize), $1,000 (SheLeads Club), with additional options for regional sponsorship and named positions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girls With Impact delivers live, online business and leadership education programs for young women ages 14-24, centered on a Harvard-designed mini-MBA curriculum. Core offerings include the Innovation Academy (10-week venture-building program), Career Accelerator (5-week career readiness modules), SheLeads Clubs (school-based leadership clubs), executive mentorship, and a corporate workforce development program.

Product overview

Girls With Impact is an online education nonprofit offering a multi-product portfolio centered on business and leadership development for young women ages 14-24. The core offerings include the Innovation Academy (a live, online mini-MBA program with Harvard-designed curriculum), the Career Accelerator (professional development with two 5-week modules), and SheLeads Clubs (student-led school clubs). Supporting products include ImpactPathways Executive Mentorship and Empower Hour Coaching (personalized guidance), LevelUp Learning (on-demand content), and the GWI Boardroom (alumni network). The portfolio is unified by a focus on the '4Cs' of women's success: Competence, Communication, Connection, and Coaching. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 83-1742762.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovation Academy: A live, online mini-MBA program for young women ages 14-24 to turn their passions into real-world ventures, whether a business, non-profit, or impactful project.
• Career Accelerator
• SheLeads Clubs
• ImpactPathways Mentorship
• Empower Hour
• LevelUp Learning
• GWI Boardroom

Products and services

• Innovation Academy A live, online mini-MBA program designed with Harvard University experts that empowers young women ages 14-24 to turn their passions into real-world ventures through 10 weekly 1-hour classes covering entrepreneurship, business planning, and leadership skills. Graduates receive micro-credentials and have chance to win quarterly venture competitions.
• Career Accelerator A two-module, five-week professional development program for young women ages 18-26 covering strategic communication, networking, personal branding, and workplace readiness. Each module awards a shareable micro-credential upon completion.
• SheLeads Clubs Student-led school clubs providing leadership, entrepreneurial, and life skills for high school girls. Curriculum includes professional communication, LinkedIn 101, personal finance, AI prompting, and career exploration. Clubs operate with student captains and adult facilitators with materials delivered via Google Classroom.
• Innovation Academy @Work Corporate workforce development program for early-career employees designed to build innovative thinking, business fundamentals, and professional skills while developing solutions for the organization. Drives retention, engagement, and team building.
• ImpactPathways Executive Mentorship A four-month mentorship program pairing young women with dedicated executive mentors for bi-monthly sessions focused on college readiness, career readiness, and future readiness goals. Quarterly match dates.
• Empower Hour Coaching

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of participants attend programs at no cost through scholarships funded by corporate partners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Percent PledgecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Global CSR platform that mobilized 300+ professionals from 15+ companies for a Women's History Month Resume Review volunteer event. Brought together purpose-driven professionals and next generation of women leaders for mentorship and resume feedback.
• TauckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Valued partner that hosted a special town hall event at their Connecticut headquarters in March 2026 in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Deepened connections and demonstrated commitment to advancing the next generation of women leaders.
• BMW of DarienminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hosted an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders at their showroom. Event brought together supporters, community leaders, and advocates to learn about GWI's mission.
• Milken InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026GWI participated in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026: Leading in a New Era, engaging in conversations about preparing talent for the age of AI and the changing future of work.
• Connecticut SunminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026WNBA team that partnered with GWI for 'The Connecticut Sun & the Business of Sports' event, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with the front office before a game.
• DysonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Summer of Success Tour partner providing young women exclusive access to explore innovation and company experiences.
• HenkelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Summer of Success Tour partner offering lab tours and hands-on innovation experiences for GWI participants.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing scholarships and employee engagement opportunities. Testimonial from Vicky Sanchez praised the virtual summer program for building self-confidence in participants.
• NestleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner hosting GWI graduates for organizational tours and providing real-world workplace exposure.
• Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor school district partnership delivering 10-week Academy programs to students across MCPS schools in Maryland. Multiple cohorts per year with dedicated enrollment processes.
• Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership providing 4-week Career Accelerator program to university students, expanding GWI's reach into higher education.
• SacStateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia State University Sacramento partnership offering Career Accelerator programming to university students.
• Fairfield BellarmineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational institution partnership providing GWI Career Accelerator programming to students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• All Raise: Nonprofit focused on increasing diversity and equity in the tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem for women and non-binary founders. Comparable in women's empowerment framing, corporate partner ecosystem, and leadership development programming.
• She's the First: Nonprofit that partners with local organizations to provide girls in low-income communities with education and support. Comparable in gender-focused education mission, sponsorship-based funding, and partnership-led distribution.
• Girls Who Code: Nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology by teaching computing skills to girls and young women. Highly comparable in mission, demographic focus, and nonprofit school/district partnership model.
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): Nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship education to young people, often from underserved communities, through school-based programs. Closest direct peer to GWI's Innovation Academy in terms of curriculum, learner demographic, and school-channel distribution.
• Step Up: Nonprofit empowering girls and young women from under-resourced communities through mentoring, education, and workforce development. Comparable in target demographic, mission framing, and corporate partnership model.
• Kode With Klossy: Nonprofit offering free coding camps and career-focused programs for young women. Comparable demographic, scholarship-driven delivery model, and brand-led community positioning.
• Black Girls CODE: Nonprofit introducing programming and technology to girls of color. Comparable as a girls' education nonprofit leveraging corporate partnerships, community programming, and school channels.

Broad incumbents

• Dress for Success: Global nonprofit providing professional development, career coaching, and workforce readiness services for women. Comparable on women's workforce-readiness mission and corporate partnership model, though it serves a different (adult) demographic.
• Junior Achievement: Large, established nonprofit delivering K–12 work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs. Overlaps directly with GWI on youth business education but operates at much greater scale and broader scope.
• YWCA USA: Large national nonprofit focused on eliminating racism and empowering women through direct service and advocacy. Comparable in women-focused mission and broad corporate/funder engagement, though scope is much wider than GWI's niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GirlsWithImpact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girlswithimpact
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlswithimpact/?hl=en
• Xx.com/girlswithimpact
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlswithimpact

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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