Shebuilds Global Initiative

What Shebuilds Global Initiative does

Shebuilds Global Initiative is a private, founder-led ecosystem accelerator platform established in 2018 by Haitian-American entrepreneur Shaïna Silva. The organization equips women entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and ecosystem builders with tools, networks, and resources to scale their impact, anchored in a primary focus on Haiti and the broader Caribbean/diaspora emerging markets. Its operations are conducted through community organizing and programmatic convening rather than a software-as-a-service business, with a lean named leadership team of Founder & CEO, Head of Ecosystem, Head of Talent, International Events Lead, and an advisory board; overall headcount is not disclosed.

Name

Shebuilds Global Initiative

Legal name

Shebuilds Global Initiative

Website

https://shebuildsinitiative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shebuilds Global Initiative is a founder-led ecosystem accelerator platform founded in 2018 that equips women entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and ecosystem builders across Haiti, the Caribbean diaspora, and emerging markets with networks, accelerators, events, and a membership community across 20 cities on 4 continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneur Community and Accelerator Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur community
• Startup accelerator programs
• Emerging markets accelerator
• Membership community platform
• Global leadership network

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier annual membership model: Starter (free) provides digital community access; Explorer ($333/year) adds partner perks, community spotlight, and accountability checks; Trailblazer ($1200/year) includes VIP event access and personal coaching sessions
2. Donations and Investment: Accepts donations through PayPal to fund programming supporting women-led businesses in Haiti and emerging markets
3. Event Revenue: Future Festival ticket sales including general admission and VIP tiers, plus sponsorship from ecosystem partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shebuilds Global Initiative is an ecosystem accelerator that operates a tiered membership community (Starter/Explorer/Trailblazer) and a portfolio of accelerator programs (Startup Accelerator, Ecosystem Builders Accelerator, Moonshot Academy) and events (Future Festival) that connect women entrepreneurs and creators in Haiti and other emerging markets with global networks, mentorship, coaching, and seed funding opportunities. It delivers programming through a digital community platform and city chapter events across 20 cities on 4 continents.

Product overview

Shebuilds Global Initiative is an ecosystem accelerator platform for women entrepreneurs and creators, operating as a multi-product portfolio rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings include: the Global Leadership Network (membership-based community platform spanning 20 city chapters across 4 continents), the Startup Accelerator (8-10 week coaching program with pitch opportunities), the Ecosystem Builders Accelerator (city ecosystem development program), Future Festival (annual convening event), Moonshot Academy (women entrepreneur accelerator), Digital Townhalls (educational livestream sessions), Renaissance2040 (climate sustainability roadmap), and a tiered Membership Platform with associated Member Experiences. The company primarily operates through community organizing, educational programming, and event facilitation rather than a software-as-a-service product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Future Festival: Annual global convening celebrating Creativity, Culture, Nation Building and the New Economy for women of color entrepreneurs and leaders.
• Startup Accelerator
• Ecosystem Builders Accelerator
• Moonshot Academy
• Global Leadership Network
• Renaissance2040
• Digital Townhalls

Products and services

• Global Leadership Network A membership network organized by city chapters across 20 cities on 4 continents, led by Chapter Ambassadors who organize local events to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Members access the network via a web and mobile platform for virtual connections, events, resources, and mentorship. Targeted at women entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and ecosystem builders globally with a primary base in Haiti.
• Membership Platform (Starter, Explorer, Trailblazer) A tiered membership platform offering three annual tiers: Starter Pack (free) with digital community access via Mighty Networks and SHE_BUILDS Passport; Explorer ($333/year) adding partner perks, community spotlight, and Startup Academy accountability checks; and Trailblazer ($1,200/year) with VIP event access, group sessions, and personal coaching sessions.
• Startup Accelerator An 8-10 week accelerator program equipping women entrepreneurs with tools to scale their businesses through Masterclasses in leadership, business, technology, and sustainability, anchored in 1:1 coaching. The program concludes with a pitch opportunity for seed funding at the annual Future Festival.
• Ecosystem Builders Accelerator A program designed to equip women with skills, knowledge, and networks to drive growth of their city's local startup ecosystem. Participants connect with industry experts to hone leadership and community building skills, focusing on technology, network-building, and public-private partnerships. First iteration launched in 2023 in Guinea Conakry in partnership with the US Embassy in Conakry.
• Future Festival An annual global convening that celebrates Creativity, Culture, and Connection by showcasing female entrepreneurial leaders. Features keynotes, panels, workshops, networking events, an artisan marketplace, shark tank pitch competitions, and musical performances. The 2023 edition in Miami attracted 30+ speakers and 300+ entrepreneurs; the 2019 inaugural edition in Port-au-Prince drew 460+ attendees.
• Moonshot Academy A premiere accelerator program for Haitian women entrepreneurs providing world-class coaching in business, leadership, technology, and sustainability. The Rocket #1 cohort invested in 10 women entrepreneurs building solutions for sustainable Haiti, offering access to resources, tools, coaching, and capital.
• Member Experiences (Founders & Funders Retreats, Ecosystem Immersion Trips) Curated experiences including community meet-ups, founders & funders retreats, ecosystem immersion trips, and partner event access. Experiences are designed to expand members' networks across local and global ecosystems, featuring trips to marquee events such as Cannes Lions 2025, Essence Fest 2025, Web Summit Lisbon 2025, and CARIFESTA 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerated 10 women entrepreneurs through Moonshot Academy with seed funding pitch opportunities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Cannes LionsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to bring curated delegation of multicultural women founders, creators, and entrepreneurs to Cannes Lions 2025—one of the world's most influential gatherings for media and creativity.
• US Embassy in ConakrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with US Embassy in Conakry to launch the first Ecosystem Builders Accelerator iteration in Guinea Conakry in 2023, equipping women with skills to drive local startup ecosystem growth.
• FokalminorOthersEcosystem partner supporting Haiti ecosystem development initiatives.
• Impact Hub Port-au-PrinceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing co-working space and ecosystem collaboration for Haitian entrepreneurs.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship workshops powered by Google team members at #SHE_BUILDS_THEFUTURE Festival. Instructors including Tracey Laguerre and Naisha Silva from Google provided leadership and entrepreneurship programming.
• BanjminorOthersEcosystem partner hosting festival workshops and providing business services.
• Essence FestflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for NOLA Ecosystem Immersion @ Essence Fest 2025, using the festival as backdrop for market exploration and cultural immersion in New Orleans.
• Web SummitflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Lisbon Ecosystem Immersion @ Web Summit 2025, convening members at one of the world's largest global tech gatherings.
• CARIFESTAflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Barbados Ecosystem Immersion @ CARIFESTA 2025, participating in the premier celebration of Caribbean culture and creativity.
• PRODEVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaitian development organization; Maryse Pénette-Kedar, Founder and Board President of PRODEV, serves on #SHE_BUILDS Advisory Board.
• Ayiti AnalyticsminorOthersCastelline Tilus, Founder of Ayiti Analytics, serves as Chapter Deputy for Washington DC and contributed festival coverage.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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