EntrepreneuHers of the Americas

Any Type.

Any Size.

Idea & Early-Stage.
For FoundHers.

EntrepreneuHers of the Americas is a unique and flexible pre-accelerator program that helps idea and early-stage women-led companies get capital ready. We teach women the fundamentals of launching a company, how to grow strategically, and how to pitch for partnerships and investment. Our cohorts are diverse, with women from all over the world who are building everything from boutique businesses to technologies that could change the way we work & live.

This international program combines dynamic sessions, fireside chats, mentorship, expert office hours, networking, and a grand-scale demo day to prepare founders for the next step in their entrepreneurial journey.

Priority Deadline:
December 15th

Final Deadline:
February 14th

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"Being part of the program last year, opened my mind and gave me enough confidence to realize that I was able to have my own shop. One year later I’m running my first hair studio and I know it is just the beginning for something bigger. I wouldn’t be able to get here without this program and the amazing mentors I met there.".

Rose, Founder of Alika Braids

“If it wasn't for this course I would have never imagined starting a business so soon!”

Beatriz, Founder of Bldl pottery

"The cohort and my mentor are the gifts that keep on giving!"

Tiara, Founder of Blaxicocina

“This program gave me the opportunity to establish a clear roadmap for the development process of my business idea, find the most viable economic model and even understand whether or not it was the best time to invest in its development.”

Melissa, Founder of Olen

EntrepreneuHer Achievements

Attend an Info Session

December 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

During the session, we will discuss the program's goals and benefits, the application process, and the mentorship and benefits available to participants. There will also be a Q&A section where you can get any questions you have about the program answered.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet our team, connect with other women entrepreneurs, and learn how Chany Ventures EntrepreneuHers can support your entrepreneurial journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Spring '24 EntrepreneuHers + PitcHers

Check out our lookbook of Spring ‘24 EntrepreneuHers and Demo Day PitcHers

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Course

Our live sessions (offered in English & Spanish) outline the fundamentals for launching a successful venture. Some of the topics include customer discovery, business model development, sales strategy, branding, and raising capital. Each session is super tactical, with take-aways that can be implemented immediately. This program is for women ready to grow their companies and ideas today.

Community

One thing our participants can’t stop talking about is the community. Throughout the program, EntrepreneuHers get access to retreats, networking events (virtual and in-person), and our private online platform of Global FoundHers. EntrepreneuHers also get exclusive access to global industry experts through our mentorship program and live office hours.

Capital

Not only do we provide resources on how to raise capital, we offer investor introductions to Foundhers who are capital-ready. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to attend a grand-scale demo day event designed to increase visibility for investment and collaboration. Select FoundHers will also pitch for a grant of at least $100,000 MXN at the end of the program.

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Major Perks

Stripe

$20,000 USD in waived processing fees.
Incorporate in the United States forjust $250 USD
Amazon Web Services

Up to $5,000 USD in Credits for tech startups

Meet Your Facilitators

Our cohorts are powered by accomplished women founders and experts.

Maria Laura is the lead facilitator of the Fall 2024 cohort

Maria Laura Mendoza is the founder of 90Dragons. She is a certified coach and trainer with extensive experience in creating and scaling businesses. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering (ITESO), a Master's in Global Marketing (ITESO), and Master's degrees in Bioprocesses (UdeG) and Plant Genetics (Ciatej). She was a co-founder of Unima, a biotechnology company that developed rapid and low-cost diagnostic devices for diseases, and the first Mexican company accepted into the prestigious Y Combinator startup accelerator, which has launched companies like Stripe, Dropbox, and Airbnb. Laura was also the winner of the 2018 WeXChange, a competition that promotes women in scientific and technological entrepreneurship.
Throughout her career, Laura has found that her guiding principle is a strong inclination towards learning processes, in pursuit of purpose and productivity. Therefore, her focus in the training field is to return to the foundations of education and character building, aiming to develop in adults self-taught capacities with specific personal and professional purposes.
Laura is originally from Guadalajara, she loves musical comedies, and she is a wife and mother of two children.

Chandell is a serial social entrepreneur and consummate leader with global experience owning and operating high-performing organizations.

She launched Destination Impact, a volunteer travel company that supported sustainable development for NGOs across 6 countries. Chandell also has raised over $3 million dollars in philanthropic funding towards the launch of two educational institutions. As the former Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at 3 Day Startup, Chandell launched their first accelerator programs (Mexico City, Vienna, and a virtual youth accelerator across sub-saharan Africa) in addition to brokering some of the organizations largest partnerships. Through her work as a coach, mentor, and director of accelerator programs, Chandell has supported hundreds of founders ranging from micro-businesses to venture backable startups.
She is an Alum of Y-Combinator where she participated as the only Black woman in a batch of 350 companies, and is currently a Techstars mentor. Chandell is also a Kapor Fellow 2022.

Program Schedule

Date: March 1st [10:00-14:00hrs CDMX]
Duration: 4 hours
Full Cohort Virtual
March 4th -April 15th 2025: Program Sessions will be held from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM CDMX unless otherwise indicated.
March 4th: Customer Discovery - How and who to ask to determine if your venture is on the right track
March 11th: Implementing Customer Feedback & Market Sizing - Leveraging customer feedback to determine the size and viability of your business
March 18th: Financial Modeling - Building sound financial projections for the year ahead.
March 25th- Structuring your business- Explore various company structures and benefits of formalizing your business
April 1st: Cohesive Brand Strategy - Communicating your values at every customer interaction
April 8th: Tactical sales - Tactics to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness
April 15th: Raising capital- Crash course on terminology and tactics for an effective raise
At least three 1:1 Virtual Meetings with an industry expert
Mentor Matching Process: March 17 - 21st
Mentorship Weeks: March 24th, April 7th & Post-Program
Date: April 26th
Duration: 10 AM - 6 PM
Meals and activity costs included in program cost. Travel & accomodations are not
included.
Location: Mexico City (Venue TBD)
- Present final pitch to cohort and select guests
- Enage in teambuilding exercise
- Network with cohort members

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Scholarships available for self-starters

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FAQs

8 live sessions led by expert facilitators
Retreat in Mexico City (Travel & Accomodation not included)
2 mentorship sessions
Live office hours
50% discount on 2025 Pitch Blitz & Demo Day Package
Early Bird Deadline: June 15th
Final Deadline: July 15th
Our demo day is very unique. It is an opportunity to showcase your product to potential clients, partners, and investors. Participants also have the opportunity to pitch for up to $100,000 MXN among other prizes.
We offer investor-led pitch practices along with dynamic workshops related to fundraising and story telling to ensure preparation for the event.
This package is not included. EntrepreneuHers participants are eligible for a 50% discount on this experience.
Early Bird - June 15th: $6,000 MXN (roughly $320 USD)
Final Deadline- July 15th: $8,000 MXN (roughly $430 USD)
This program is for founders who identify as women that are in the idea, early, or minimal revenue stage. Our program is designed to teach the fundamentals of launching a successful venture and support women in advancing their project through alliances and capital.
The program language will be determined based on the pool of applicants for each cohort.

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