What Equalizers Say
“The networking was incredible during the in-person day and pitch day! I think it was one of the most efficient networking events I have ever attended.”
“I was paired with an AMAZING mentor and the classroom type teaching sessions were invaluable.”
“Hard to find a female entrepreneur-centered program like Equalize. 1000000% recommend.”
“Equalize Startups is a must take for women in academia.”
“The trainings were great! I really appreciated that the material was applicable to everyone even though everyone had different technology and were in different sectors.”
“I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to be a part of the program and meet other courageous, driven, female academic founders like me! I felt I belonged.”
“The advice and information was so relevant to our specific circumstances as female academic founders. and I really appreciated our mentor’s positive attitude, generosity with his time, experience in hard tech, and willingness to connect us with his network.”
“Our mentor was a firecracker of energy, ideas, and networking. She connected us with many people (still does!) and pointed out ways we can find others to talk to. She supported us throughout the Equalize program and beyond.”
“My mentor was phenomenal! She gave me direct and constructive feedback and was willing to meet with me whenever I requested.”
“I am a first-time entrepreneur. The training from Equalize on pitching and business development is invaluable. The experiences shared from earlier cohort participants are so helpful and encouraging for me to continue the startup journey.”
“This was one of the most enriching experiences I’ve had. As scientists, we often operate in highly specialized silos and mostly engage with others in our narrow niche. The Equalize in-person day broke that mold – it brought together people from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, creating space for genuine human connection.”
“Equalize Startups was such a helpful program for us. We are now a completely woman-run company with an entirely female C Suite in AI tech!”
“The Equalize program was an incredible training experience. It condensed a lifetime’s worth of lessons into an intensive, thoughtfully structured format.”
Sue Hammoud, University of Michigan