ayana Foundation

Our very own Lesley Robinson, PhD, Co-Founder of the ayana Foundation , is featured in the latest issue of Austin Woman Magazine! In this insightful article, Lesley joins forces with Ashley Brueckner, CFA (J.P. Morgan), and Oksana Malysheva (Sputnik ATX VC) to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs today. Lesley highlights the importance of being founder-focused and practicing entrepreneurial leadership by being comfortable being uncomfortable, living more in the future, and understanding that contributing to a community of growth and impact is the true legacy of successful founders because it creates communities that flourish. Check out the article for more wisdom and learn how Austin continues to be a top city for women entrepreneurs! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_QycMsz #helpingfoundersflourish #WomenInEntrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialLeadership #Mentorship #AustinWoman #ayanaFoundation

I'm looking forward to this conversation with Katina Kenyon at the Female Founders Forum: Austin, hosted by the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) and Dell for Startups. This event is a powerful opportunity for connection and insight on how to help founders flourish as we come together to strengthen our Austin startup community. I’ll share my thoughts on gender and entrepreneurship, the importance of collaboration over competition, enhanced access to funding, and what makes Austin such a unique and supportive ecosystem for #womenfounders. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your network and support one another! 🌟🚀 🗓️ 9/4 🕓 4:00 pm 🎟️ https://lu.ma/x1wyard5 Thanks for this opportunity YJ Lin and Gina Vaidya! ayana Foundation | Embolden Consulting LLC | Dell Technologies #WomenFounders #AustinStartups #Networking #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #DellforStartups #HelpingFoundersFlourish

I'm looking forward to this conversation with Katina Kenyon at the Female Founders Forum: Austin, hosted by the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) and Dell for Startups. This event is a powerful opportunity for connection and insight on how to help founders flourish as we come together to strengthen our Austin startup community. I’ll share my thoughts on gender and entrepreneurship, the importance of collaboration over competition, enhanced access to funding, and what makes Austin such a unique and supportive ecosystem for #womenfounders. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your network and support one another! 🌟🚀 🗓️ 9/4 🕓 4:00 pm 🎟️ https://lu.ma/x1wyard5 Thanks for this opportunity YJ Lin and Gina Vaidya! ayana Foundation | Embolden Consulting LLC | Dell Technologies #WomenFounders #AustinStartups #Networking #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #DellforStartups #HelpingFoundersFlourish

CONGRATULATIONS to our TU Cherokee Women’s AcceleratHER Fall 2024 Fellows! Out of 224 applications submitted, we are so excited to welcome these ten Cherokee Women founders to our three-month AcceleratHER Fellowship - empowered by ayana Foundation - to continue building their businesses through the support of The University of Tulsa, Cherokee Nation + Cherokee Nation Businesses, and Kathy Taylor. Julie Brochin // The BabyPlus Company Alexandra Coppinger // Common Tart Talia Fuentes-Wolfe // 3-Design Hair Kayla Palmer // Palmer Construction & Marine Company LLC Kimberly Cushing // Anchor Puzzles LLC Lisa Copass // CloudHauz Dwellings Melissa Cramer // Cherokee’s Glazed Nuts Shari Lynn Powell // Rooted Way LLC Amanda Thompson // Prime Craftmanship Tiny Homes LLC Hollie Rusche // R&R Collective LLC #acceleratHER #upliftingwomenfounders #helpingfoundersflourish #cherokeewomen #cherokeefounders #womeninentrepreneurship 

STAY TUNED! 224 Applications Received. 10 Cherokee Women Founders Selected. We can't wait to announce the Fall 2024 TU Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER Fellows on 8/15/2024! #acceleratHER #upliftingwomenfounders #helpingfoundersflourish #cherokeewomen #cherokeefounders #womeninentrepreneurship THANK YOU TO ACCELERATHER SPONSORS: The University of Tulsa | The University of Tulsa: Collins College of Business | The University of Tulsa: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Cherokee Nation | Cherokee Nation Businesses | Kathy Taylor | Resolute PR

ayana Foundation just wrapped up an inspiring Board Retreat in beautiful Bordeaux, where we celebrated early wins, mapped out the rest of 2024, and outlined our ambitious plans for 2025. Get excited for what's to come: 🚀 Elevating Founder Days: We're expanding our signature Founder Days events to reach a wider audience of both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. 🌟 Amplifying "Founder Meets Funder" Programming: We’re taking our dynamic networking events to the next level, bringing together founders and investors across key startup ecosystems, like Austin and Los Angeles. Get ready for some electrifying connections! 🌍 Strengthening International Women’s Day at SXSW: We’re committed to increasing our visibility and impact during March 2025. Expect more engaging and impactful initiatives from us. 🏙️ Building a Women 's-Focused Community Event at Austin Tech Week: We love that our hometown of Austin is a powerhouse of innovation, and we’re dedicated to fostering a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem for women here. Join us on 10/28 as we continue to build a vibrant startup community. Cheers to a strong rest of 2024 and planning an incredible 2025! 🚀✨ #ayana2025 #helpingfoundersflourish Lynn Fernando | Kristin Glushon | Jaclynn Brennan | Rajul Kadakia | Lesley Robinson, PhD

PRIORITY DEADLINE IS TODAY! The TU Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER - empowered by the ayana Foundation ! Meet 2023 AcceleratHER Fellow: Amber Behrens, Founder of Provision Pantry “Being part of this program was a game changer for me. It did so many beneficial things for me but, I believe the most impactful was getting a bigger vision of my company growing and learning concrete steps on how to scale it. The leadership was amazing and they brought in powerful Cherokee partners that really helped me see business in a greater way. I am very grateful to have gotten this opportunity and would highly recommend this to anyone!” 💰$10k non-dilutive seed grant 💻 Hybrid format 📚 Customized curriculum 🌐 Networking opportunities PRIORITY DEADLINE IS TODAY 7/30 ✨ Program runs September-November 2024. #acceleratHER #upliftingwomenfounders #helpingfounderflourish #cherokeewomen #cherokeefounders #womeninentrepreneurship THANK YOU to our AcceleratHER Sponsors: The University of Tulsa | The University of Tulsa: Collins College of Business | The University of Tulsa: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Cherokee Nation | Cherokee Nation Businesses | Kathy Taylor | Resolute PR

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by 7/30 The TU Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER - empowered by the ayana Foundation! This 12-week hybrid program, starting Fall 2024, focuses on overcoming unique challenges, especially access to capital and resources - including 💰$10k non-dilutive seed grant 💻 Hybrid format (Online + In-Person Showcase on 12/14/2024) 📚 Customized curriculum 🌐 Networking opportunities Apply by 7/30 ✨ Program runs September-November 2024 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gPvyyHux 📧 Contact: [email protected]

ONE WEEK LEFT! Apply by 7/30 to the UTulsa Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER - empowered by the ayana Foundation! Meet 2023 AcceleratHER Fellow: Amber Sharp, Founder of ClaimRev "This experience provided a valuable boost for ClaimRev and granted me access to a network of support and other women walking this path, which was particularly difficult to find as a Native Cherokee Women Entrepreneur." 💰$10k non-dilutive seed grant 💻 Hybrid format 📚 Customized curriculum 🌐 Networking opportunities Apply by 7/30 ✨ Program runs September-November 2024. 🔗 Learn more and apply at ayana.org/fellowship/ 📧 Contact: [email protected] #acceleratHER #upliftingwomenfounders #helpingfounderflourish #cherokeewomen #cherokeefounders #womeninentrepreneurship

ONE WEEK LEFT! Apply by 7/30 The TU Cherokee Women's AcceleratHER - empowered by the ayana Foundation ! Meet 2023 AcceleratHER Fellow: Amber Sharp, Founder of ClaimRev "This experience provided a valuable boost for ClaimRev and granted me access to a network of support and other women walking this path, which was particularly difficult to find as a Native Cherokee Women Entrepreneur." 💰$10k non-dilutive seed grant 💻 Hybrid format 📚 Customized curriculum 🌐 Networking opportunities Apply by 7/30 ✨ Program runs September-November 2024. #acceleratHER #upliftingwomenfounders #helpingfounderflourish #cherokeewomen #cherokeefounders #womeninentrepreneurship THANK YOU to our AcceleratHER Sponsors: The University of Tulsa | The University of Tulsa: Collins College of Business | The University of Tulsa: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Cherokee Nation | Cherokee Nation Businesses | Kathy Taylor | Resolute PR