WEDO was founded in 2013 by Wendy Diamond, an entrepreneur and humanitarian, with the aim of celebrating, supporting, and empowering women entrepreneurs worldwide
We’re here to support you on your journey and help you navigate the world of women’s entrepreneurship.
On November 16th, 2018, at the United Nations Delegate Dining Room in New York City, we celebrated our internationally recognized day, proclaimed on November 19th
Explore the lineup of distinguished speakers at this year’s #WEDO2018 Summit.
Get prepared to be inspired and motivated by these extraordinary individuals who are shaping the future of business and leading the charge for positive change in the lives of women around the world.
Founder Chess Girls Organization & Co-Founder/CEO Realface, the facial recognition sold to APPLE!
Co-Founder/President Global Partnerships Forum & Former Executive Director United Nations Office for Partnerships
Internationally Renowned Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur
Markets/Blockchain Reporter Bloomberg LP
Co-Anchor Bloomberg Businessweek on Bloomberg Television and Radio
Partner Sadis & Goldberg LLP, Founder Crypto Asset Webinars & Blockchain Shift
Chairman & CEO Space Ai Inc, Advisor DIY Rockets & Founder Bumeran.com
Chairman/Scientific Director of NANOBIOSYM – a world-renowned expert and pioneer in the emerging field of Nanobiophysics – a new science at the convergence of physics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine.
CEO and General Counsel Satis Group, the premier ICO advisory firm
SuperModel, Founder of Flaviana Matata Foundation & Founder Lavy Products
Chairman VaynerX & CEO VaynerMedia which houses women’s lifestyle brand PureWow!
MADE IN MEXICO Netflix Actress & Founder Jaff Foundation for Education
Seventy-Fourth President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) United Nations
Author & Chair Princess Märtha Louise’s Fund to benefit disabled children
Award-Winning Director/Photographer & Co-Founder/Co-Director Shakti Empowerment Education Foundation
43rd Police Commissioner of the City of New York
Fulbright Scholar/Co-Founder SIDEKIX, an urban exploration AI platform driving foot traffic to brick and mortar businesses
CEO/Co-Founder JetBlack & Co-Founder Rent the Runway
Entertainment Editor, INSIDER an Insider Inc. Publication
CEO/Founder HINT Water
Founder Tate’s Bake Shop Sold to OREO giant Mondelez International for a yummy $500 million
CEO/Co-Founder Producers Market
CEO/Founder Health Measured.net
Health Editor Insider Inc. (Business Insider – INSIDER – Markets Insider)
Founder of Lela Goren Group
Director, Work & Money Refinery29 Inc.
FOX Business Network (FBN) Anchor – Countdown to the Closing Bell
President/Co-Founder Memnosyne Foundation & The John Philip Thompson Foundation
Founder of Shiny Pony Ventures, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares, and Advisor at MIT Media Lab
Chief Executive Officer at Kinvolved
CEO/Co-Founder NotesFirst, Inc Serves doctors in emerging markets with a mobile EHR
Co-Founder & Curator Nexus Global Youth Summit
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Ret., Founder/President America Matters
Co-Founder/Partner TRACCS & Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) MENA Regional Ambassador
Co-Founder & Creative Director GLAMGLOW
CEO Staglin Family Vineyard & Co-founder One Mind who has raised and donated over $1 BILLION for mental health causes
Founder OTX Global Technology Consulting Firm, CEO/Founder The Female Quotient
CEO Shupperz Connecting shoppers from all over the world
Partner LLEX Partners, Co-Founder/CEO Verde Enterprises & Advisor Impera Intelligence Group
Permanent Representative to the United Nations & Member of Cabinet of the Government of Rwanda
Founder/CEO LiveMe, Fastest-Growing Independent Live Broadcasting App – 70M Users Globally!
WEDO engages with governments, civil society and business partners committed to our mission to accelerate and educate the world on the importance of why it’s pivotal to economically empower women globally
A global framework for addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, and promoting sustainable development.
The SDGs aim to achieve a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world by the year 2030. At the WODO Summit, all participants will take action to support the following United Nations Six Sustainable Development Goals
Dive into the captivating recordings of our summit, where visionaries, entrepreneurs, and change-makers converged to celebrate and empower women in business.
Nominate yourself or someone you know for a chance to speak at our global WEDO Summits!
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is every day! Celebrate, empower, and support women in business.