Boss Babe Network

What Boss Babe Network does

Boss Babe Network, now operating as EMBOSS® following a 2023 rebrand, is a privately held, founder-led women-focused networking community based in Indianapolis. The company was founded by Mariah Oliver in July 2020 with the inaugural Boss Babe Brunch and has since built a programming calendar anchored by an annual Signature Brunch (expanded into a full Signature Brunch Week), monthly member meetups, workshops, walking tours, and themed social events. EMBOSS generates revenue through four streams: membership subscriptions providing access to exclusive events, the Women-Owned Partners business directory, partner discounts, and complimentary tickets; event ticket sales ranging from free to roughly $35 for general admission with premium experiences priced higher; branded merchandise such as 'Per My Last Email' t-shirts sold through an online store; and corporate sponsorships sold in tiered packages (Diamond, Presenting, Elevate, Small Business).

The core products are the EMBOSS Membership program, the EMBOSS Signature Brunch flagship event, the Walk in the City neighborhood walking series, the Women-Owned Partners business directory, the Advisory Board and Ambassador volunteer leadership tracks, and an online shop for tickets and merchandise. The technology platform is Squarespace-based and used for website content management, event ticketing, and membership management, with no proprietary AI/ML features. EMBOSS also operates a physical venue called EMBOSS Space at 1114 Prospect St. in Indianapolis for exhibitions and pop-up events.

The go-to-market model is event-driven and community-led: members are acquired through signature event experiences and word-of-mouth within the Indianapolis women's professional community, supported by an Advisory Board and Ambassador program that requires minimum annual event attendance. Sponsorship relationships, including a 2025 collaboration with Jordan Brand and Playa Society during WNBA All-Star Weekend and recurring partners such as Barnes & Thornburg LLP and PMPHASE, extend reach and subsidize programming. The customer base is horizontal, serving women entrepreneurs, working professionals, and women-owned SMBs in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, with no disclosed headcount, funding, or revenue figures.

Name

Boss Babe Network

Legal name

EMBOSS®

Website

https://bossbabenetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EMBOSS® (formerly Boss Babe Network) is an Indianapolis-based, founder-led women-focused networking community operating a membership program, an annual Signature Brunch, workshops, walking tours, and branded merchandise, serving women entrepreneurs and professionals in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership providing access to exclusive member events, the business directory, partner discounts, and complimentary tickets to select events. Members receive a complimentary EMBOSS Membership with additional benefits.
2. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from ticketed events including the flagship Signature Brunch, workshops, walking tours, and special events. Events range from free to $35 for general admission, with premium experiences like the Signature Brunch commanding higher ticket prices.
3. EMBOSS Online Store: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel items such as 'Per My Last Email' t-shirts and other branded products through the online shop.
4. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships from brands supporting signature events like Boss Babe Brunch. Sponsorships tiers include Diamond, Presenting, Elevate, and Small Business sponsors with various benefits packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EMBOSS operates a women-focused networking community in Indianapolis offering an annual membership that grants access to networking events, professional development workshops, a curated women-owned business directory, and partner discounts. The organization hosts signature events such as the annual EMBOSS Signature Brunch, neighborhood walking series, and skill-building workshops, and sells branded merchandise through an online storefront.

Product overview

EMBOSS® (formerly Boss Babe Network) is a community and membership platform for women in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering workshops, social outings, and professional development events. The core offering consists of an annual EMBOSS Signature Brunch (flagship event held in June with speakers and networking), a membership program providing access to exclusive events, workshops (including hiring workshops for founders), and a Women-Owned Partners Directory listing member businesses. Additional programs include the Walk in the City neighborhood walking series, Advisory Board Members leadership opportunities, and Ambassador community roles. An online shop sells event tickets and merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMBOSS Membership An annual membership program providing women entrepreneurs and professionals access to networking events, workshops, the women-owned business directory, exclusive member events, partner discounts, and complimentary tickets to select events.
• EMBOSS Signature Brunch Annual flagship ticketed community event featuring speakers, networking opportunities, brunch, and celebration of women leaders in Indianapolis. The event runs as a full week of experiences including kick-off parties, live podcasts, and rooftop events.
• Walk in the City Series A four-week ticketed neighborhood walking series exploring Indianapolis through local history, community stories, and movement, partnered with Walk & Talk Indy founder Sampson Levingston.
• Women-Owned Partners Directory A curated business directory featuring women-owned businesses within the EMBOSS membership community, enabling members to list their businesses and offering exclusive discounts to fellow members.
• EMBOSS Online Shop An online storefront selling event tickets, branded merchandise including apparel such as 'Per My Last Email' t-shirts, and other branded lifestyle products for the women-focused community.
• From Solo to Team Hiring Workshop A members-only workshop for founders and small business owners covering hiring fundamentals including legal compliance, job descriptions, recruitment strategies, offer letters, and onboarding best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Growth from first event in July 2020 to 5th Annual Boss Babe Brunch demonstrating consistent year-over-year expansion of flagship programming

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

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

• Walk & Talk Indy (Sampson Levingston)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2026EMBOSS partnered with Walk & Talk Indy founder Sampson Levingston for the 'Walk in the City' series - a four-week neighborhood walking tour exploring Indianapolis neighborhoods including Haughville, Martindale, Carmel, and Butler-Tarkington. The partnership brings local history, community stories, and movement together to help participants experience Indianapolis through fresh eyes.
• Jordan BrandflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2025Dream collaboration during WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. EMBOSS curated visual artwork featuring women artists at the Jordan x Playa Society Private Launch Party, participated in the 'Shattering Expectations' panel, hosted the For the Girls Day Party at EMBOSS Space with Jordan Brand, and presented the Full Court Press Photography Showcase.
• Playa Society (Esther Wallace)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2025Brand and movement dedicated to elevating women in sports through fashion and advocacy. Featured at Jordan x Playa Society Private Launch Party during WNBA All-Star Weekend. Co-panelist with WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier at 'Shattering Expectations' panel.
• Gem Class (Casey Harrison)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for EMBOSS Signature Brunch 2026. Gem Class is a self-guided e-learning community designed to make strategic growth tools accessible for founders and entrepreneurs. Founded by Casey Harrison, also founder of Polished Strategic Communications.
• Kuumba Strategies (Faren Jones)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerElevate Sponsor for EMBOSS Signature Brunch 2026. Black woman-led social impact firm partnering with entrepreneurs, founders, and nonprofits to strengthen organizations and build sustainable systems.
• Barnes & Thornburg LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReturning sponsor for Boss Babe Brunch 2025. Partner Angela B. Freeman played major role in securing EMBOSS trademark. Am Law 100 firm with Indianapolis headquarters office.
• PMPHASE (India M. Brown)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerReturning sponsor and featured speaker for Boss Babe Brunch 2025 and Signature Brunch 2026. Minority-owned project and change management consulting firm with multiple certifications including WBENC WOSB and WBE.
• Pass The Torch for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen-led nonprofit partnering with Boss Babe Network for Women IN Tech Week event 'There's More to Tech Than Coding.' Recipient of Give Back Weekend proceeds.
• IvyTech IndianapolisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner supporting the Women IN Tech Week event 'There's More to Tech Than Coding' hosted at IvyTech Julia M. Carson Learning Resource Center.
• Baker HillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting Women IN Tech Week programming and 'There's More to Tech Than Coding' event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief: Chief is a private membership community for women executives and senior leaders, offering in-person events, peer groups, and curated programming. It is the closest direct peer to EMBOSS — both monetize women-only networking via recurring memberships and signature events, though Chief targets C-suite while EMBOSS is broader SMB/professional.
• Create & Cultivate: Create & Cultivate is a media and events platform for women entrepreneurs, producing large-scale conferences, digital content, and a community. Closely comparable to EMBOSS in combining women-focused live events, content, and a paid community tier.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a global professional women's networking community with local chapter meetups, an online platform, and events. Directly comparable to EMBOSS in mission (women's professional community), local-event-led GTM, and sponsorship-driven monetization, though operating at much larger scale.
• Ladies Get Paid: Ladies Get Paid is a community platform for women focused on salary transparency, career advancement, and in-person events. Comparable to EMBOSS in women-only professional development programming, workshops, and local meetups.
• HeyMama: HeyMama is a community platform for working mothers offering in-person events, networking, and content. Comparable to EMBOSS in niche women-community positioning, local-event GTM, and sponsorship-supported monetization.
• Athena Alliance: Athena Alliance is a women's executive leadership network offering peer circles, mentorship, and curated events. Directly comparable to EMBOSS in paid-membership + events + peer-group structure, though focused on more senior leadership tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Lean In: Lean In and its Lean In Circles are the broadest incumbent in women's professional networking, with thousands of free local circles globally. Comparable to EMBOSS in mission and local-meetup model, but operates as a nonprofit foundation rather than a paid membership business.

Emerging players

• Mogul: Mogul is an online platform connecting women to jobs, resources, and content. Overlaps with EMBOSS in serving women professionals with development content and community, but Mogul is digital-first whereas EMBOSS is event-and-community-first.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bossbabenetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/BossBabeNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boss-babe-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/bossbabenetwork

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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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