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The Forum
WHERE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THRIVE
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Overview
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is a Vancouver based charity that educates, mentors, energizes and connects women entrepreneurs to be wildly successful, promoting strong economies and thriving communities. We support 650 women entrepreneurs ann...
Type
Registered charity
Founded
2002
Regions
National (all of Canada)
Classification
Industries
Education
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Services offered
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
BAI Positioning
Massive Growthhigh confidence
Pushing, driving, shaping and forging selected organizations to massively scale by company valuation or impact
Sector-specific (Education). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Educational Programs
Educational opportunities designed for entrepreneurs in all industries and stages of business
Mentor Program
Pair entrepreneurs with mentors who have first-hand, real-world experience accomplishing their goals
The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch
Pitch event connecting women entrepreneurs with funders, mentors, and supportive community
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