Women in Business Club

What Women in Business Club does

Women in Business Club (also known as CU Women in Business or WiB) is a free, university-affiliated student organization at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business. It serves undergraduate females interested in pursuing careers in business, providing a community ecosystem anchored by an eight-member elected executive board (President, two Vice Presidents, Finance Chair, PR Chair, Membership Chair, Philanthropy Chair). The organization operates exclusively on the CU Boulder campus, holding bi-weekly meetings in KOBL 225 and KOBL 323, and recruits members through Instagram (@boulder_wib), LinkedIn (ucbwib), email newsletters, and GroupMe.

The club's core offering is programming rather than products: guest speaker sessions, networking receptions, philanthropy volunteer events, mock interview and resume workshops, and industry panels. Corporate partnerships supply the speaker pipeline and have included Goldman Sachs, Salesforce, The North Face, Danone, Yahoo!, E. & J. Gallo Winery, The Boston Beer Company, Kaplan Thaler Productions, Intrinsic, Ka'Chava, Big 4 accounting firms, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The Leeds School of Business, CU Career Development Office, and Dean Khatri provide institutional backing and career-services integration. Philanthropy partners include A Precious Child, Boulderthon, the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and the CU Basic Needs Center.

The business model is non-commercial: membership is free, there are no dues, no revenue streams, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no incorporated legal entity separate from the university. The organization runs as an extracurricular student group with no proprietary technology, software products, APIs, or AI components. Scale signals indicate approximately 40+ active members on the roster and 100+ attendees at peak networking events; the Spring 2026 Networking Reception drew 100+ members alongside 10+ corporate partners. Headcount of 101-250 in firmographic data refers to member/event reach, not employees. The organization is privately held by definition and operates as a non-profit student group rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Women in Business Club

Legal name

CU Women in Business

Website

https://cuwomeninbusiness.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Women in Business Club is a free, university-affiliated student organization at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business that supports undergraduate females pursuing careers in business through networking events, speaker sessions, professional development workshops, and community service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Professional Development and Networking

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAOAI

Adult/Public Speaking Clubs & Community Organizations

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Public Speaking & Debate Clubs

SECONDARYCRAEADAI

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused)

Consumer Products & Retail/Discount, Club & Value Retail/Warehouse Clubs & Membership-Based Retail

Keywords

• Student professional organization
• Women business networking
• Professional development workshops
• University career club
• Philanthropy community service

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership: Free student organization; no revenue model as this is a university-affiliated club for undergraduate students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Women in Business Club is a free, student-run university organization at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business that supports undergraduate women pursuing careers in business. It delivers its value through bi-weekly speaker meetings, monthly philanthropy/volunteer events, networking receptions featuring representatives from 10+ companies, professional development workshops (resume, mock interviews), and a mentor network, with members required to attend at least four events per semester to maintain active status. The organization does not sell products or charge dues and coordinates all activity through social media, email, GroupMe, and on-campus meetings.

Product overview

Women in Business Club is a student organization at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business. It is not a product company; rather, it is a community-based club that provides a supportive network for undergraduate females interested in business through events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and community service activities. The club does not offer software products or services for sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Members gain access to 10+ company representatives at networking events and exclusive speaker meetings with industry leaders

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Danone and Yahoo!minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Rachel Freeman from Danone and Kara Watata from Yahoo! shared insights on marketing strategy, brand building, and navigating careers in the industry.
• Goldman SachscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Emma McLaughlin and the Goldman Sachs team led a session on mock interviews and resume-building, offering practical recruiting strategies for members.
• Kroenke Sports & Entertainment / Denver NuggetsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Women in Sports Empowerment Night at Ball Arena with panel featuring women in the sports industry who shared career journeys and advice.
• The North FaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Ellie Butler-Musgrove from The North Face spoke at a WIB meeting about her career journey and insights into working at an iconic global brand in the outdoor industry.
• SalesforceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Kiaya Caraway from Salesforce led an I Am Remarkable workshop exploring themes of confidence, self-advocacy, and personal storytelling.
• IntrinsicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025First-ever WiB After Hours event networking with inspiring women from Intrinsic in a relaxed after-hours setting.
• Ka'ChavaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Jenny Max from Ka'Chava shared insights from her marketing career and journey across the consumer goods industry, bringing product samples for members to try.
• WIB Mentor NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Mentor Networking Reception connecting members with mentors from women across a variety of industries for meaningful conversations, career advice, and professional connections.
• BoulderthonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Annual marathon event where WIB members volunteer to support runners and give back to the Boulder community.
• Emily Griffith FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Robin Chalecki, founder of the Emily Griffith Foundation, shared her journey through nonprofit work, leadership, and driving impact through education.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025Monthly philanthropy partner for community volunteer opportunities.
• Midnight LunchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Founder Abby Green shared her journey as an entrepreneur and how passion and perseverance helped her navigate uncertainty and build a successful company.
• The Boston Beer CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025McKenna Jones and Lucy Wilson from The Boston Beer Company shared their career journeys and insights into professional growth in the industry.
• CU Gold BoardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025Partnered with CU Gold Board for networking event connecting members with professionals across all areas of emphasis at Leeds School of Business.
• CREW DenverminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025Collaborated with CU Boulder Real Estate Club with CREW Denver professionals sharing industry experiences beyond the classroom.
• Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2025Monthly philanthropy partner for community volunteer opportunities.
• Kroenke Sports & Entertainment / Denver NuggetsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Denver Nuggets game member meet-up with panel featuring female professionals from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment about careers in the sports industry.
• E. & J. Gallo WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Katie Garvin from E. & J. Gallo shared lessons on business etiquette and professional presence, providing practical tools for members to navigate professional settings.
• CU Career Development OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Career Coach Elizabeth Ferguson provides resume workshops and personalized feedback to help members become 'the obvious candidate'.
• Kaplan Thaler ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Linda Kaplan Thaler, CEO and President of Kaplan Thaler Productions, spoke on business, leadership, and success. She is responsible for famous advertising campaigns including the Aflac duck and Toys 'R' Us 'Kid' jingle.
• CU Basic Needs CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2024Monthly philanthropy partner where members pack personal care packages for those in need.
• Leeds School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Official university affiliation with CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Dean Khatri participates in club events and meetings.
• Big 4 Accounting Firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2024Professionals from all Big 4 accounting firms participated in a panel discussion on career paths in audit, tax, and consulting.
• A Precious ChildminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2024Philanthropy partner providing children and families in need with essential resources like clothing, school supplies, and everyday necessities. WIB members volunteer monthly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ellevate Network: Professional network for women focused on career advancement through mentoring, events, and community. Closely aligned with WiB's professional development and networking value proposition, scaled to a working-professional audience.
• Forté Foundation: Nonprofit foundation focused on launching women into business leadership through education, career resources, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable mission (empowering women in business via networking, professional development, and recruiter engagement) operating at a national scale.
• Columbia Women in Business: Undergraduate student organization at Columbia Business School empowering women in business through conferences, recruiting, and mentorship. Operationally analogous to CU WiB in mission, structure, and target member.
• Wharton Women in Business: Student-run organization at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) supporting undergraduate women in business. Same structure (executive board, speaker events, recruiting, philanthropy) at a peer business school.
• Stanford Women in Business: Stanford University undergraduate organization dedicated to empowering women in business through conferences, speaker events, and recruiting. Same product (events + networking) for the same undergraduate female persona at a peer institution.
• MIT Sloan Women in Management: Student organization at MIT Sloan focused on supporting women in management through professional development, networking, and corporate events. Directly comparable in format and audience.

Broad incumbents

• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global organization supporting women in technology through networking, mentorship, and professional development. Comparable in mission (advancing women in STEM-adjacent careers) but with a different industry focus and broader professional audience.
• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE): Established professional organization supporting women in business through networking, education, and recognition. Broader, older, and more established than a student chapter but pursues the same mission of advancing women in business careers.

Regional players

• CU Boulder Leeds School of Business (Real Estate Club): Specifically referenced as a collaboration partner (CREW Denver panel, Spring 2025). Operates on the same campus under the same Leeds umbrella, targeting a similar undergraduate business student persona with a sector-specific focus.

Others

• CU Boulder Career Development Office: Internal university partner that delivers resume workshops and personalized career coaching to WiB members. Not a direct competitor; functions as an enabling service provider that enhances WiB's career development programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cu-boulder-women-in-business-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/boulder_wib

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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