Building Economic Power

The mission is straightforward: to increase women’s economic power by helping entrepreneurs build businesses that last. Around that mission sits a community of extraordinary women entrepreneurs, and there are many ways to take part.

Resources are available for those who want to manage, grow, or scale a company, with practical tools gathered in one place. A content directory lets visitors search by where they are on their journey, whether that means starting a business, building a team, raising capital, acquiring customers, operating a company, establishing an online presence, growing the business, developing leadership skills, or creating a culture of diversity and inclusion. Each path offers insights and guidance suited to that stage.

The fellows program brings together founders who are invested in one another’s growth. Members join a community of women entrepreneurs building businesses that last, and they grow with expert guidance, advisors, and support that evolves alongside their boldest ambitions. Applications for the current round close on Tuesday, November 17.

Business webinars offer another route, with sessions designed to help founders supercharge their companies. Those interested can sign up and discover new ways to strengthen what they are building. There are also opportunities to get involved and advance the work on behalf of extraordinary women entrepreneurs.

Tory herself has spoken about why this matters. When she started her company, supporting women was not a piece of her business plan, she has said, it was the business plan. She believed business could be a powerful vehicle for change, and through the Tory Burch Foundation, thousands of women entrepreneurs have received grants, low-interest loans, education, and community.

The spotlight falls on fellows such as Helya Mohammadian of Slick Chicks, Dilan Gomih of Dilagence, Amrita Bhasin of Sotira, Maritza Abreu of Pisqueya, Joann Jen of Topi Ventures, Payton Turner of Flat Vernacular, Sascha Dhanjal Eifler of Saffi Saana, Djenaba Johnson-Jones of Hudson Kitchen, Steffy Simms of Guava & Co Island Atelier, and Portia Smith of Elev8 Coaching. A newsletter keeps subscribers informed about events, tools, and business opportunities they care about most, and readers can indicate whether they are an entrepreneur or a supporter when signing up.