FourthWave is an accelerator for women-led technology businesses. The inaugural Sacramento program launched in 2017, and in 2020 FourthWave entered into a partnership with the Carlsen Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Sacramento State. FourthWave is committed to changing the narrative around gender equity, and believes a core part of the story is seen through an economic lens. FourthWave envisions a world where women-identified founders receive 50% of investor funds.
“FourthWave is charting a new course in business culture with innovative curriculum designed to facilitate our entrepreneurs’ growth as impactful, conscious leaders,” said Nancy Perlman, founder of FourthWave.
FourthWave is currently accepting applications for its 2022 Cohort. Applications are due on June 10, 2022 and the 16-week cohort will begin on August 1.
The 2022 program will begin virtually and incorporate in-person interactions as possible. The virtual work will utilize today’s best practices for creating an interactive, supportive and educational environment in a virtual setting. As a non-profit organization, FourthWave is committed to providing access to leadership development, insightful mentors and access to funding. FourthWave does not take an equity stake in participating companies, nor do they currently invest in our cohort companies.
Who Should Apply?
FourthWave is open to technology companies with at least one female or female-identified founder.
Sixty percent of selected companies will have their main headquarters located (or be willing to locate) in the greater Sacramento region.
Qualifying companies should have some traction, for example. a prototype, an MVP, strategic partners, investors, revenue, etc.
The Cohort Phases to Transformation
Phase 1: Leadership Training & Gap Analysis
Phase 2: Business Gaps Filling
Phase 3: Pitch Preparation
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Ready to learn more and/or apply? Have questions you need answered before applying? Find all this information on the FourthWave website.
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This is a program of FourthWave and the Carlsen Center. StartupSac is providing information to our community on the program and is not an organizer of the program.
