Global Women's Innovation Network

What Global Women's Innovation Network does

Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN) is a bipartisan nonprofit organization founded in 2009 in Washington, DC by Helen Milby and Melika Carroll. It convenes an exclusive, curated network of senior women leaders across three constituencies: women serving in the U.S. Congress and Administration, executives from technology and innovation-driven member companies, and the international diplomatic community (ambassadors and embassy staff). The organization operates as a membership-based convening platform built around five interconnected programs: the core Network (connecting 220+ member companies and firms with decision-makers), the Salon Dinner Series (intimate off-the-record dinners), the Annual Salamander Retreat (signature leadership gathering in Middleburg, VA), Professional Development programming (workshops, leadership forums, and mentorship), and Global Partnership Building (international delegations and embassy partnerships). Annual activity volume exceeds 50 curated gatherings across Washington, DC and international venues in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, and Mexico.

Name

Global Women's Innovation Network

Legal name

Global Women's Innovation Network

Website

https://globalwin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN) is a bipartisan nonprofit founded in 2009 that convenes senior women leaders across U.S. government, corporate innovation sectors, and the international diplomatic community through curated programming, salon dinners, retreats, and an international delegation program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Membership and Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Bipartisan networking organization
• Women leadership forums
• Policy convening services
• Professional development programming
• Membership-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Memberships: Revenue is generated through corporate membership tiers including Innovation Champion, Innovation Patron, Innovation Partner, Innovation Firm Plus, and Innovation Firm levels. Private sector support helps power GlobalWIN's mission through high-impact bipartisan programming and global relationship-building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GlobalWIN is a membership-based nonprofit networking organization that convenes influential women leaders across government, business, and the diplomatic community through curated programming. It offers a core membership network connecting 220+ member companies with decision-makers, supplemented by salon dinners, an annual retreat, professional development workshops, and international partnership programming. The organization sells annual corporate and firm memberships across tiered partnership levels to fund its bipartisan convening mission.

Product overview

GlobalWIN (Global Women's Innovation Network) is a networking and professional development organization that operates as a unified platform connecting women leaders across government, business, and the diplomatic community. The organization offers five interconnected programs: The GlobalWIN Network (core membership ecosystem connecting 220+ member companies with decision-makers), the Salon Dinner Series (intimate curated dinners for off-the-record conversations), the Annual Salamander Retreat (signature leadership gathering), Professional Development Programming (workshops and mentorship), and Global Partnership Building (international programming with embassies and global leaders). Together, these programs host 50+ annual gatherings designed to foster bipartisan collaboration at the intersection of innovation, technology, and public policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The GlobalWIN Network An exclusive membership ecosystem connecting corporate leaders, policymakers, and diplomats through intimate gatherings and strategic experiences. Designed for corporate and firm members seeking bipartisan policy engagement, the network cultivates lasting partnerships through curated programming.
• Salon Dinner Series Curated intimate dinners bringing together Members of Congress, Ambassadors, senior Administration officials, journalists, and industry leaders for off-the-record conversations designed to foster meaningful relationships and candid dialogue. For members and invited leaders.
• Annual Salamander Retreat Signature annual leadership gathering in Middleburg, VA, bringing together influential women from government, industry, media, and the international diplomatic community for meaningful conversation, strategic connection, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Professional Development Programming Curated workshops, leadership forums, mentorship opportunities, and candid conversations designed to equip members with relationships, insights, and leadership skills needed to thrive in innovation and policy landscapes.
• Global Partnership Building Programming connecting members to an international network of policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and innovators through strategic partnerships with embassies and international organizations across North America, Europe, and beyond.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50 curated gatherings annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Corporate & Firm MemberscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate sector support through tiered membership (Innovation Champion, Patron, Partner, Firm Plus, Firm) that powers GlobalWIN's mission through high-impact bipartisan programming and global relationship-building. Corporate participants can engage through the Advisory Council.
• Embassy and Diplomatic PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobalWIN works closely with members of the diplomatic community including embassy partnerships, Meet the Ambassador dinners, policy conversations, international delegations, and cultural programming that connect diplomats with influential U.S. leaders.
• International Organizations and Allied InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with multinational companies and allied institutions around the world create unique opportunities for members to engage with global leaders and gain insight into trends driving innovation across borders.
• U.S. Government PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobalWIN creates meaningful opportunities for connection, collaboration, and dialogue at the intersection of innovation and public policy through engagement with Capitol Hill, the Administration, and government affairs teams.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Global nonprofit investing in women leaders across business, politics, and social change. Comparable international convening model and embassy-style partnerships targeting senior women leaders.
• International Women's Forum: Global membership organization of women leaders across business, government, and the arts, with chapters in multiple countries. Directly comparable to GlobalWIN's model of convening senior women through curated programming, international delegations, and membership tiers.
• Women Corporate Directors: Global membership organization for women corporate board directors. Comparable tiered-membership convening model with international reach and a focus on women leaders at the intersection of business and governance.
• Watermark: Membership organization for women executives in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, producing curated events and leadership programming. Closely comparable event-driven, tiered-membership business model targeted at senior women leaders.
• Committee of 200: Invitation-only membership organization of the most successful women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Comparable curated membership and convening model targeting senior women business leaders.
• Women in Government Relations: Washington, DC-based membership association for women in federal government relations. Closely comparable to GlobalWIN's DC-centric, bipartisan convening of women at the intersection of policy, business, and government.

Broad incumbents

• Fortune Most Powerful Women: Fortune's annual summit and ongoing community for the most powerful women in business. Comparable convening of senior women business and policy leaders, but operates as part of a broader media platform rather than a standalone nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Ascend Foundation: Pan-Asian leadership organization with U.S. programs that convenes senior professionals through curated programming and corporate partnerships. Comparable membership-driven, programming-led model targeting an underserved senior-leader segment.
• Chief: Private membership network for women executives focused on C-suite peer connection. Comparable premium-membership, curated-events model though more recently established and tech-platform-enabled.
• TheBoardroom: Invite-only network connecting accomplished women across industries through curated experiences. Comparable tiered, curated-events membership model targeted at senior women professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_globalwin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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