Women Get On Board Inc.

What Women Get On Board Inc. does

Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a privately held, member-based social purpose company incorporated in Ontario, Canada, that operates a community and services platform to connect, promote, and empower women to serve on corporate boards. Founded in 2015 by Deborah Rosati and headquartered in Toronto, the company serves three primary segments: experienced women executives seeking first or next board seats, sitting women directors seeking portfolio diversification and leadership roles, and corporate boards or organizations recruiting qualified women candidates. The offering centers on paid membership (delivered via the Glue Up platform, with Stripe payments), supplemented by annual summits (Toronto and Vancouver), a monthly Speaker Series, a one-year Mentorship Program, a Getting Board Ready educational program co-delivered with LHH Knightsbridge, a board shortlist recruitment service for organizations, and a content library of more than 20 e-guides plus a long-form WGOB: In Conversation video series. Revenue is generated from annual membership subscriptions, ticketed event and program registrations, and fee-based board shortlist search engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based through Glue Up. The technology surface is intentionally lean: no proprietary platform IP, with member management, event ticketing, email campaigns, and payments handled by Glue Up and Stripe, and analytics and security handled by Google Analytics 4 and Google reCAPTCHA v3. Distribution is single-country/domestic (Canada) and primarily direct through the website womengetonboard.ca, complemented by content marketing, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and strategic partnerships with BMO, KPMG Canada, Diligent, ICD, GlassRatner, Alliance Advisors IR, and Southlea Group.

Name

Women Get On Board Inc.

Legal name

Women Get On Board Inc.

Website

https://womengetonboard.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Get On Board Inc. is a Canadian member-based social purpose company that connects, promotes, and empowers women to serve on corporate boards through paid membership, mentorship, annual summits, education programs, board recruitment services, and educational content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Governance & Board Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Corporate board services
• Women leadership programs
• Board recruitment
• Director mentorship
• Governance education

Headquarters

HQ city

Niagara

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership providing access to bi-weekly board opportunity postings, member directory, mentorship program, e-guides, events, and networking community. Managed through Glue Up platform.
2. Event Tickets and Programs: Revenue from annual summits, speaker series events, workshops, and the Getting Board Ready (GBR) Program delivered in collaboration with LHH Knightsbridge.
3. Board Shortlist Services: Fee-based service for organizations seeking help with board recruitment and candidate shortlisting, as referenced in testimonials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Women Get On Board operates a member-based community and suite of services that connects, promotes, and empowers women to corporate boards across Canada. Its core deliverables are an annual WGOB Membership (with bi-weekly board opportunity postings, networking, and a member directory), Board Shortlist Services for organizations seeking qualified women director candidates, the Getting Board Ready (GBR) Program in partnership with LHH Knightsbridge, a one-year WGOB Mentorship Program, a library of board-readiness e-guides, and signature events including the annual WGOB Summit in Toronto and the Vancouver Summit.

Product overview

Women Get On Board Inc. is a member-based social purpose company that offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to connect, promote, and empower women to corporate boards. The core offering consists of a Membership program that provides bi-weekly board opportunity postings, networking, and community access, combined with Board Services including a board shortlist service for organizations seeking diverse candidates. The company delivers structured education through its Getting Board Ready (GBR) Program (in partnership with LHH Knightsbridge) and a one-year Mentorship Program pairing aspiring directors with experienced corporate board members. Supporting content includes a library of E-Books and E-Guides covering board resume preparation, value proposition development, and governance topics, along with the 'WGOB: In Conversation' video interview series. The company also hosts annual Summits in Toronto and Vancouver and presents the Board Leadership Excellence Award to recognize outstanding female board leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WGOB Membership Annual subscription-based membership product for women leaders and executives seeking corporate board seats; provides bi-weekly board opportunity postings, a member directory/profile system, peer networking, mentorship access, and curated governance resources.
• Board Services (Board Shortlist Service) Board shortlist service for TSX and private company boards, not-for-profits, and public-sector entities seeking qualified women director candidates to support board renewal and diversification.
• WGOB Events (Summit & Speaker Series) Ticketed event series including the flagship annual WGOB Summit in Toronto (5th Annual, May 2026) and the inaugural Vancouver Summit (October 2024), complemented by the monthly WGOB Speaker Series featuring governance experts and accomplished directors.
• Getting Board Ready (GBR) Program Structured paid program designed to prepare aspiring women directors for their first corporate board seat, delivered in collaboration with LHH Knightsbridge through micro-learning, facilitated discussions, and hands-on support.
• WGOB Mentorship Program One-year structured mentorship product that pairs aspiring women directors with accomplished serving corporate board mentors, providing guided mentoring and peer-to-peer networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple member board appointments to organizations including Achēv, Real Estate Council of Ontario, Statistics Canada, and Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Southlea GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 April 2026Promote Sponsor of the 5th Annual WGOB Summit Toronto 2026. Partner Tara Armstrong presented the Board Leadership Excellence Award.
• Alliance Advisors IRmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026National Strategic Partner. Contributes content on stakeholder engagement and governance topics, including articles on board-level imperative during periods of disruption.
• GlassRatnermoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Corporate Member and Search Partner. Co-authored 'The Third Chapter' article on women executives transitioning to board and advisory roles, and 'Exploring Private Company Advisory Boards' article on opportunities for women executives.
• BMOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 October 2025BMO Celebrating Women On Boards program partnership, now in its 6th year (2025). BMO and WGOB jointly recognize women board leaders through an annual honouree program and Lifetime Achievement Award. BMO serves as a National Strategic Partner for this initiative.
• Skills4Good AIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024Partnership announcement focused on promoting diverse leadership and governance excellence through AI and ethics initiatives.
• irlabsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 April 2024Media partnership to promote diverse leadership in corporate governance. Collaboration aimed at amplifying women's voices in governance through irlabs' media platform.
• The Honest TalkmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 January 2024Collaboration with The Honest Talk, a digital platform for women, to promote resources empowering women with tools to take their seats in the boardroom. Includes podcast appearances and content collaboration.
• KPMG CanadamoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 August 2022EMPOWER Partner. KPMG Canada contributes content on ESG, human rights legislation, and audit committee topics through WGOB's resources, including podcasts on the social angle of ESG.
• DiligentminorOthers · 20 July 2022Affiliate Partner featured on WGOB's resources page. Diligent provides corporate governance software and content, including the Corporate Director Podcast.
• LHH KnightsbridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2020Delivers the Getting Board Ready (GBR) Program in collaboration with WGOB. The GBR Program empowers women on their journey to land their first corporate board seat through micro-learning, facilitated discussions, and hands-on support.
• Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Provides governance certification (ICD.D) and board listings accessible to WGOB members. Referenced as a key resource for board-ready education and accessing board opportunities.
• Glue UpcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Event management and membership platform used to manage events, memberships, email campaigns, ticket purchases, and related administrative processes. Formerly known as EventBank.
• StripecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Payment processor integrated through Glue Up for membership renewals, event tickets, and program registrations. WGOB does not receive or store full payment card numbers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Chief: Private membership network for senior women executives focused on leadership, board readiness, and peer connection. Comparable member-based subscription model targeting the same demographic of senior women leaders.
• Athena Alliance: Tech-enabled platform helping senior women leaders access board and executive opportunities through curated matching, education, and community — closely aligned with WGOB's board-readiness and connection services.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit advancing women in the workplace through research, consulting, and corporate partnerships. While broader in scope than WGOB, it shares the gender-equity mission and engages with corporate boards and senior leaders.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and board advisory firm with a dedicated Board Practice that recruits directors and advises on board composition. WGOB's Shortlist Service competes with the lower end of Spencer Stuart's board-search offerings.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a Board & CEO Services practice that recruits directors and advises on board effectiveness. Competes at scale for board-placement mandates that WGOB also serves via its Shortlist Service.

Direct peers

• Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD): Canada's national board governance association offering ICD.D certification, board education, and director listings. WGOB references ICD as a key member resource, and both serve Canadian board-ready professionals with overlapping governance education offerings.
• 50/50 Women on Boards: U.S.-based nonprofit educating corporate boards and increasing the number of women directors, with a similar mission of advancing women to corporate boards. Both organizations run campaigns, education, and corporate accountability initiatives targeting board diversity.
• Women Corporate Directors (WCD): Global membership organization of women corporate directors offering peer networks, education, and board placement support. Directly comparable member-based model focused on advancing women into and across corporate board service.

Others

• Diligent: Corporate governance software provider (boards, ESG, risk) that is also an affiliate partner of WGOB. Adjacent to WGOB's mission by enabling boards to operate effectively, and a potential technology enabler for governance education.
• LHH Knightsbridge: Career transition and leadership development firm that co-delivers WGOB's Getting Board Ready Program. Directly adjacent service line (executive transition into boards) and a key strategic partner in WGOB's education stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeYVJnUV6yDhA77ugKwgs0A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wgobcanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/wgobcanada

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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