Bossed Up

What Bossed Up does

Bossed Up is a privately held professional development and coaching company founded in 2013 by Emilie Aries and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company serves women in male-dominated industries with structured cohort-based programs and a global online community, focusing on leadership development, assertive communication, and career advancement. Its core offerings are three paid programs: Level Up (a 6-month leadership accelerator for managers), Speak Up (an 8-week assertive communication program), and HIRED (a 3-month job search accelerator), supplemented by a free resource library on women's leadership, communication, and job search topics. The company is not a technology product company; its core competency is research-driven, human-facilitated cohort programming delivered by a vetted in-house trainer team.

The company operates a hybrid business model combining direct-to-consumer program sales with enterprise B2B engagements. The For Teams division delivers custom diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), learning & development, and leadership programming to organizations both online and in-person, with named past partners including Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, American Express, Indeed, Adobe, Stanford Medicine, Nuro, Hilton, and the National Cancer Institute. Additional revenue streams include book sales through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Audible; keynote and workshop speaking engagements booked through EmilieAries.com; and a 500+ episode podcast that functions as a top-of-funnel content marketing channel. The company holds WBENC, WOSB, and NMSDC certifications and has been featured in Forbes, CNN Money, The Washington Post, Glamour, BuzzFeed, and Bustle.

Bossed Up does not disclose pricing publicly, does not report revenue or funding, and appears to be bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investment, acquisitions, or leadership changes. The company operates as Bossed Up, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, with a 41-employee operating footprint and ongoing podcast, community, and program operations. Distribution is digital-first through the website, with secondary reach via podcast platforms, a Courage Community on Facebook and LinkedIn, and press-driven earned media.

Name

Bossed Up

Legal name

Bossed Up, LLC

Website

https://bossedup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bossed Up is a Denver-based professional development company founded in 2013 that delivers cohort-based leadership, communication, and job search programs to women in male-dominated industries, alongside custom corporate training and a 500+ episode podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development & Career Coaching

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

People Management & Supervisory Skills (EDABAAAB), Workplace Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Training (EDABAIAG)

Keywords

• Women's leadership development
• Career coaching programs
• Corporate DEI training
• Assertive communication training
• Job search coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Individual Programs: Paid programs for individual women including Level Up (6-month leadership accelerator), Speak Up (8-week assertive communication program), and HIRED (3-month job search accelerator). Programs are sold as structured cohort-based courses.
2. Corporate Training (For Teams): Custom diversity & inclusion, learning & development, and leadership development programming delivered to organizations both online and in-person. Revenue from enterprise B2B engagements.
3. Book Sales: The Bossed Up book is sold through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Audible. Emilie Aries authored the book as a companion to the brand's programs.
4. Speaking Engagements: Emilie Aries is available for speaking engagements at workplaces and events, generating revenue through keynote and workshop fees.
5. Podcast Content: Podcast content drives audience engagement and brand awareness, indirectly supporting program enrollment and book sales through content marketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bossed Up sells cohort-based professional development programs for women in male-dominated industries: Level Up (6-month leadership accelerator), Speak Up (8-week assertive communication program), and HIRED (3-month job search accelerator). The company also provides custom leadership development and DEI training to corporate clients under its For Teams offering, supported by a published book, a 500+ episode podcast, and free downloadable resources.

Product overview

Bossed Up is a career coaching and professional development company offering a portfolio of programs for women in male-dominated industries. The core offerings include three structured programs: Level Up (a 6-month leadership accelerator), Speak Up (an 8-week assertive communication program), and Hired (a 3-month job search accelerator). Additionally, they provide custom Leadership Development and DEI training services for organizations through their For Teams offering. The company also operates a popular podcast, publishes a book titled 'Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together', and maintains a free resource hub covering women's leadership, assertive communication, and job search topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Level Up: A 6-month leadership accelerator program to help women hone their management skills and become effective leaders.
• Speak Up
• HIRED
• Bossed Up Podcast

Products and services

• Level Up A 6-month leadership accelerator program designed to help women hone their management skills and become effective leaders and managers.
• Speak Up An 8-week assertive communication program designed to help women present with confidence, hone their speaking skills, and own their voice.
• HIRED A 3-month job search accelerator program designed to help women master the modern job search with community support and accountability.
• For Teams Custom Leadership Development and DEI training services for organizations, including impact-oriented workshops and in-house leadership development initiatives delivered online or in-person.
• Bossed Up Book A no-BS guide for being the boss of your career and life, written by Emilie Aries, available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• FacebookminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacebook has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• GoogleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGoogle has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• LinkedInminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLinkedIn has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• American ExpressminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAmerican Express has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• IndeedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndeed has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• AdobeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdobe has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• Stanford MedicineminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStanford Medicine has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• NurominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNuro has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• HiltonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHilton has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.
• NCI (National Cancer Institute)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNCI has utilized Bossed Up's corporate training services for leadership development programming for employees. Listed as a past partner under the 'PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE' section on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Levo: Career platform for young professionals offering mentorship, career resources, and community. Comparable target demographic (early-to-mid career women) and content-plus-community engagement model, though more consumer/media-leaning than Bossed Up.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit advancing women in the workplace through research, consulting, and employer services. Comparable mission, B2B consulting/services model, and corporate client base to Bossed Up's For Teams division.
• Ellevate Network: Women's professional networking and mentorship community offering circles, events, and career resources. Closely aligned with Bossed Up's community-led go-to-market motion and target audience of women advancing in their careers.
• PowerToFly: Diversity-focused talent marketplace and career advancement platform connecting women and underrepresented talent with jobs at major tech companies. Comparable in DEI/career-advancement focus and enterprise relationships with similar named employers.
• Lean In Foundation: Nonprofit founded by Sheryl Sandberg focused on women's leadership, career advancement, and gender equality. Directly comparable in mission, content-led community model, and primary audience of women navigating male-dominated workplaces.
• Fairygodboss: Job search and career community for women, including company reviews, salary data, and career resources. Comparable in target audience (women seeking career advancement) and direct overlap with Bossed Up's HIRED program.

Broad incumbents

• BetterUp: Well-funded leadership coaching and professional development platform serving enterprise clients. Comparable in coaching and leadership development category, but operates at much larger scale and serves a broader audience than Bossed Up's women-focused niche.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Established global leadership development institution offering executive education, coaching, and corporate programs. Comparable in the leadership development and management training category, with substantially larger scale and longer enterprise track record.

Emerging players

• Bravely: On-demand professional coaching platform focused on workplace development and people management. Comparable coaching model and employer buyer (companies offering coaching as a benefit), with partial overlap on people management and career transition content.

Regional players

• WITI (Women in Technology International): Membership organization supporting women in technology through networking, mentorship, and career resources. Comparable focus on women in male-dominated industries and community-led programming, but historically concentrated in tech verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/927776673968737
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bossed-up

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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