The Business of Women Entrepreneurs

What The Business of Women Entrepreneurs does

The Business of Women Entrepreneurs (The Business of WE, dba BizOfWE) is a privately held, founder-owned community and membership organization founded in March 2016 by Paulina Lopez and headquartered in New York City. The company operates a women-entrepreneur community platform delivered through an annual three-tier membership (GOLD $1,297, DIAMOND $2,497, CROWN $4,997) and a year-round calendar of signature live events including a Monthly Masterclass, Leadership Conference, High Tea Business Salon, Entrepreneur Summit, Holiday Marketplace, and an annual international Wellness Retreat in the Dominican Republic ($3,500-$3,700). Members also gain access to a 12-Week POWERUP Group Coaching Program (new members) and Monthly Virtual Mastermind (renewing members). The business is bootstrapped with 1-10 employees organized into four functional committees (Membership, Live Events, Community Outreach, Corporate Relations), and generates revenue from membership subscriptions, individual event tickets ($77-$297), corporate sponsorships, vendor tables, and destination retreats.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: a WordPress-based website (built by NKR Digital) with Eventbrite integration for event ticketing, PayPal for membership payments, and WhatsApp groups for retreat coordination. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed AI capabilities. Distribution is direct via the website, with brand awareness driven by Instagram and LinkedIn organic social, an email newsletter (Inner Circle), PR placements of the founder in outlets such as INC Magazine and Huffington Post, and GTM partnerships with Chase for Business, Google, ADP, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, Keap, and Female Invest. The customer base is exclusively SMB/individual women entrepreneurs and professional women seeking peer support, accountability, and business growth, with a stated concentration on minority-owned and Latina entrepreneurship. The company has received six industry awards between 2015 and 2024 and positions itself around the upcoming Great Wealth Transfer opportunity as its 11th annual Entrepreneur Summit theme.

Name

The Business of Women Entrepreneurs

Legal name

The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs)

Website

https://bizofwe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Business of Women Entrepreneurs (The Business of WE) is a NYC-based, founder-owned community and membership platform serving women entrepreneurs through three annual membership tiers and a year-round calendar of signature live events, masterminds, and an international wellness retreat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women Entrepreneurs Community & Events

akta.pro primary industry

Founder/Entrepreneur & Family Business Executive Coaching (EDABANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur community
• Business mastermind events
• Annual membership tiers
• Women business retreats
• Leadership coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodhaven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier annual membership model (GOLD $1,297/year, DIAMOND $2,497/year, CROWN $4,997/year) providing access to signature events, masterminds, resources, and member benefits. Payment plans available for all tiers.
2. Individual Event Tickets: Non-member ticket sales for signature events including Monthly Masterclass ($77), Leadership Conference ($177), High Tea Salon ($197), Entrepreneur Summit ($297), and Wellness Retreat ($3,500-$3,700).
3. Sponsorships and Vendor Tables: Corporate sponsorship program and vendor table opportunities at events, including table vendor spots at High Tea ($500) and annual corporate sponsorship program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Business of Women Entrepreneurs runs a community and membership platform for women entrepreneurs built around a 12-month commitment and a year-round calendar of in-person mastermind events. It sells three tiered annual memberships (GOLD, DIAMOND, CROWN) that grant access to live NYC-based events, a destination wellness retreat, group coaching, and peer mastermind sessions, and offers individual event tickets to non-members.

Product overview

The Business of WE is a community and membership platform for women entrepreneurs that operates as a single integrated ecosystem. The core offering is the annual membership program with three tiers (GOLD, DIAMOND, CROWN) providing access to an interactive community, live events, masterminds, and resources. Members gain access to signature events including Monthly Masterclasses, Leadership Conference, Wellness Retreat, High Tea Business Salon, Entrepreneur Summit, and Holiday Marketplace. The platform also includes the POWERUP Group Coaching Program and Monthly Virtual Mastermind. The organization is led by CEO & Founder Paulina Lopez and organizes its operations through committees focused on Membership, Live Events, Community Outreach, and Corporate Relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GOLD Membership

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Chase for BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChase for Business offers products and solutions to help women entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage their businesses. Chase is committed to giving business owners the support they need to achieve ambitious goals. The partnership provides members with access to business banking resources and solutions.
• KeapcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKeap is an all-in-one CRM and automation platform that helps entrepreneurs save time, boost revenue, and stay on top of follow-ups, client communication, and sales. Their system streamlines the entire customer journey.
• Female InvestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFemale Invest was born as a reaction to the inability of women to find accessible and inclusive financial literature. Their mission expanded to address global financial inequality impacting women across various backgrounds.
• Google (Accelerate With Google)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle's Accelerate With Google program highlights how applying inclusive cultural and community insights can accelerate economic, educational, and cultural growth. Paulina Lopez has been featured on Accelerate with Google.
• Hidden City Loft and CateringminorOthersPremier full-service catering and event planning located in the heart of New York City. Since 2000, Hidden City has excelled in NYC metro catering, serving events designed to enhance member experiences.
• She Builds MoneycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShe Builds Money empowers women entrepreneurs to be financially successful with tools including Cash Flow Tools, The Cost Guide, and Finance Tasks at a Glance to crush business growth goals.
• Verizon Small Business Digital ReadycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVerizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free online resource helping diverse small business owners navigate the digital future with access to technology, tools, training, coaching, and grant opportunities.
• ADPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerADP provides simpler, smarter small business payroll and HR solutions dedicated to helping businesses simplify HR, strengthen compliance, and unlock full potential through industry-leading solutions.
• NKR DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationNKR is a Virtual Solutions Company serving as an extension of business. NKR Digital delivers strategic Digital Marketing Solutions. NKR helps clients save up to 60% with white-glove service designed for startups. Built the company website.
• The Exit SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn a mission to acquire 100 million dollars by helping 12 million businesses transition in the next 10-15 years, representing $10 trillion dollars worth of wealth transfer opportunity.
• 17 EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner17 Entertainment creates memorable brand experiences through communications, social media, and public relations. The team works to make each interaction more memorable than the last.
• Tricia BroukcoreOthersInternational award-winning director, author, and producer Tricia Brouk knows the art of the big talk. She has put thousands of speakers onto stages and mentors her community of speakers with three decades of expertise.
• Smart ResolutionminorOthersOnline printing company providing affordable and complete solutions for business forms needs including custom printing, printing with own design, and full color printing.
• Le Rose AtelierminorOthersDedicated to curating unforgettable floral experiences for every occasion with bespoke floral designs for product launches, art installations, and corporate events.
• K's Event Decorations and RentalsminorOthersFull-service event design and rental company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for special occasions with exceptional service and integrity.
• SHINE Movement PilatesminorOthersTransformative movement experience inspiring clients to move with purpose and shine with confidence through personalized Pilates sessions blending tradition with modern innovation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HeyMama: HeyMama is a New York City-based membership community and networking platform for working mothers building careers and businesses, with local meetups and events. Directly comparable to The Business of WE in audience (professional/entrepreneurial women), geography (NYC), and community + event monetization.
• Chief: Chief is a private membership network for senior women executives offering peer groups, events, and curated programming. Comparable to The Business of WE in tiered annual membership model, women-leader target market, and event + mastermind structure, though Chief skews more corporate/executive.
• BossBabe: BossBabe is a women's entrepreneurship brand and community offering education, events, masterminds, and digital courses for female founders. Comparable in audience and community/membership/event revenue mix, though BossBabe skews more digital while The Business of WE is anchored by in-person events.
• Create & Cultivate: Create & Cultivate is a women's business events and digital community platform hosting conferences, workshops, and networking for female entrepreneurs and creatives. Closely comparable to The Business of WE's community-driven, event-centric, in-person membership model targeting women founders and professionals.
• Dreamers // Doers: Dreamers // Doers is a private membership community for women entrepreneurs, founders, and investors offering curated experiences, virtual events, and mastermind-style collaboration. Comparable to The Business of WE's member-driven, women-entrepreneur focus and high-touch community model.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a global professional women's community offering events, mentorship, and peer networking for women in business across career stages. Comparable to The Business of WE in serving women entrepreneurs and executives through events, masterminds, and a member-driven community.

Emerging players

• Female Founders Fund: Female Founders Fund is a venture capital fund investing in women-led companies that also curates a community of female founders through events and programming. Comparable in serving women entrepreneurs, though its primary business is investing rather than the membership/events model of The Business of WE.
• Female Invest: Female Invest is an education and community platform focused on financial literacy and investing for women, with events and cohort-based learning. Comparable in women-focused entrepreneurship/financial education but more digital-first and broader in content scope than The Business of WE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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