Our impact • 2021–Q2 2026
Influence that moves communities forward.
Women Who Influence connects women and underrepresented entrepreneurs to education, relationships, visibility, resources and economic opportunity. This is the story behind the numbers.
Our reach through Q2 2026
Building access, connection and opportunity.
Our cumulative impact reflects participation across programs, events, outreach, research and community partnerships since 2021.
From outreach to insight
We listen before we build.
Our entrepreneur research moved through three connected stages. These figures describe one research initiative and are not additional people to add to the cumulative reach above.
Entrepreneurs reached
Invited to share their business experiences and needs.
Survey responses
Business owners contributed direct quantitative insight.
Listening participants
A focused group helped us understand the story behind the survey results.
Our journey
Growing the platform, year by year.
WWI’s work has expanded from community-building and visibility into a broader economic-development platform for entrepreneurs.
The foundation
Women Who Influence began building a community centered on women’s leadership, visibility and opportunity.
Stories gained visibility
WWI expanded its storytelling and recognition work, creating more ways for women’s experiences and leadership to be seen.
Community grew
Events and relationship-building continued to connect entrepreneurs, leaders and allies across industries.
Education deepened
The work increasingly centered practical learning, business support and stronger pathways to opportunity.
Partnerships expanded
WWI strengthened relationships with community, corporate and economic-development partners.
Research shaped action
Entrepreneur outreach, survey responses and a listening session informed the next phase of programming and advocacy.
What “businesses reached” means
The number reflects entrepreneurs and businesses connected through WWI outreach, community relationships, events and programs.
What “community engagements” means
The number reflects attendances, not necessarily unique individuals. One person may participate in more than one WWI experience.
Figures are based on Women Who Influence program, outreach and participation records through Q2 2026. Totals are cumulative and rounded where shown with a plus sign.
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