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Empowering Women-Led Businesses in Hawai'i
FoundHer accelerates growth for women-founded businesses in Hawai’i, especially supporting historically overlooked AAPI and Native Hawaiian wāhine. No other program combines capital, family care, mentorship, and skill-building uniquely for AAPI and indigenous women. As founders, mothers, and caretakers, we are committed to removing barriers to early-stage success.
Funding
Women are over-mentored and under-funded so we aim to provide grant funding to seed your business’ growth and empower you to build your future.
'Ohana-Care Stipends
Flexible child & elder care stipends that can be used to pay for anything from a day-care service to the auntie in your neighborhood or a grandparent to buy groceries.
Mentorship
Participating teams are connected with two core mentors based on the industry of their business. Teams also have access to a larger advisor network with former entrepreneurs, corporate decision-makers, leaders, and subject matter experts. Mentors have been carefully chosen and for their leadership and expertise in their respective spaces as well as the balance they bring to the core mentor team. They act as sounding-boards, brainstorm partners, connectors, and supporters.
Community Events
Quarterly networking and market events for our larger community of women entrepreneurs
Funding
Women are over-mentored and under-funded so we aim to provide grant funding to seed your business’ growth and empower you to build your future.
'Ohana-Care Stipends
Flexible child & elder care stipends that can be used to pay for anything from a day-care service to the auntie in your neighborhood or a grandparent to buy groceries.
Mentorship
Participating teams are connected with two core mentors based on the industry of their business. Teams also have access to a larger advisor network with former entrepreneurs, corporate decision-makers, leaders, and subject matter experts. Mentors have been carefully chosen and for their leadership and expertise in their respective spaces as well as the balance they bring to the core mentor team. They act as sounding-boards, brainstorm partners, connectors, and supporters.
Community Events
Quarterly networking and market events for our larger community of women entrepreneurs
Supporting All Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Based on feedback from many applicants, we understand not everyone can join our program. That's why we host quarterly events like the Hulilau Market and Pouhana Mixers, plus offer online resources from industry experts. At Hawaiʻi FoundHer, we are committed to building and strengthening our community support.
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Building Meaningful Mentor Relationships
