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 19th, 2022, 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 #WEDO2022 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/Director Beckley Foundation & Psychedelics Pioneer
Co-Founder / Chief Strategy Officer APDS
Founder Beverly Johnson Enterprises/ Iconic SuperModel
CEO/Founder ACIRAH PBC
President Other World Computing
AWS Global Social Impact- Global Public Health Lead
Founder/CEO Rosie Labs
Commissioner NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
Ambassador, Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations
Head of Global Regulatory Relations for Electric Coin Company (Zcash)
Founder/CPO Upflex &
Founder Less than Half
Entrepreneur, Board Member of EverythingALS
Founding Member/Chief Pleasing Officer Pleasr Dao & Managing Partner Perceptive Capital
Founder/CEO The ActOne Group of Companies
Television Host The Hash CoinDesk & Owner / Executive Producer Jennifer Sanasie Productions
President Ava Labs & Founder/CEO Sureview Capital / Sego
Investing Correspondent Business Insider
Influencer, NFT/Crypto Enthusiast (100 Million Followers)
Investor Blizzard Fund Vice President Ava Labs
Chair Filecoin Foundation & General Council/Head of Policy Protocol Labs
CEO/Founder Finavator
Co-Founder/ Social Impact Officer Automation Anywhere
EVP, Chief Alliance Officer PraSaga/ Start Up Advisor
Chief Business, Economics and Technology Correspondent for ABC News and Host, Creator and Managing Editor of Real Biz with Rebecca Jarvis
Founder of trellyz and RefAid
CEO & Founder Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization, Animal Fair Media, & LDP Ventures
Artist/Philanthropist/President Board of Trustees Guggenheim Foundation
United Nations Senior Program Officer/ Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology
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.