This is not a ladder, it’s an ecosystem
Wherever you step in, you grow
Amplify your leadership and advance to corporate, advisory, or nonprofit boards with the training, network, and visibility that accelerate your path.
Join a growing community of women investors reshaping venture capital. Access curated women-led deals and learn alongside experienced investors.
Participate in collective philanthropy that directs critical resources to women and girls. Join a giving circle or contribute to high-impact programs.
Not sure where to start?
Attend an Executive Welcome Call with our CEO Julie Castro Abrams
to discover all the possibilities.
The Leadership Gap Is Real
And It Affects Every Woman
Women make up nearly half the workforce, yet still hold a small fraction of board seats, control only a sliver of venture capital, and remain underrepresented in the rooms where decisions and investments are made.
At the same time, women leaders consistently deliver stronger business performance, higher returns, and more equitable outcomes.
We’re here to change that — together.
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Only 33% of newly elected Russell 3000 directors are women, down from 42% in 2022.
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Only 2% of venture capital goes to women-led companies.
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Women of color face even greater barriers to advancement and access.
A Powerful National nonprofit
Driving Real Outcomes
175,000+
3,000+
300+
Women Engaged Community
Ready to
#GetOnBoard
Companies Supported Through Giving, Grantmaking & Investing
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$250 Millions
Driven
to Women-led
Ventures
4,000+
Trained
in Boards & Venture Investing
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“I founded How Women Lead to create the cultural change I want for you, me, our daughters, and all women leaders.
My desire is to rewrite the mean-girl narrative that a lot of us grew up with; I want to leave behind the mindset that women’s power is scarce or zero-sum.
My own leadership is intensely positive and affirming, vastly ambitious, and collaborative"
- Julie Castro Abrams, Founder & CEO
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How Would You Leverage Your Power?
