Our Founder Program

We know the importance of having a tight- knit and supportive community when starting a company. We'll provide the space for you to find your fiercest cheerleaders.

The application to join our Summer 2025 is now live!

gal·va·niz·er

/ˈgalvəˌnīzer/

a leader who stimulates and excites people to action

For a membership fee of $25/week, you'll get access to our programming below plus a slew of other perks.

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Advocates

Gal Groups

Accountability circle of

5 - 6 founders to keep you motivated and constantly moving forward

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Advisors

Expert Office Hours

Discussions with experts (founders, VCs & operators) to answer all your questions about starting a company

Community

Community Connections

Get to know other members in the Galvanizer network through socials, brainstorming sessions, and founder talks

Our 8-Week Virtual Program

Raising from

Angels

Angela Lee

Founder of 37 Angels,

Professor at Columbia Business School

Demystifying Fundraising

Megan Holston Alexander

Partner at Andreessen Horowitz

Winning Your First Customers

Zach Goldstein

Founder of Thanx

Telling Your

Story

Tina Sharkey

Founder of Brandless,

Board Member of PBS

Previous Expert Office Hours

JUN 16

Week of

Kick Off

Summer 2025 Timeline

June 23 - August 15

8 WEEKS

Weekly Gal Groups & Expert Office Hours

Week of

AUG 18

Demo Day

What Our Founders Said

"I LOVED my group. I looked forward to that every time and loved how practical it was! I learned so much and had women in the group meet with me outside to answer specific questions."

– Sarah Jacobson,

Founder of Fairstreet

Got Questions?

We have answers.

Am I the right fit for Galvanizer?

We are looking for female founders who will be working full-time on their ventures this summer and are either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program. Non-MBA founders will also be considered!

Galvanizer is best-suited for entrepreneurs who are past the exploration phase and all-in on building and testing their business model and product.

When is the next cohort?

The next cohort will start with a kick-off session the week before program launch (week 0), between June 16 - June 20.

The 8-week program runs from June 23 - August 15, 2025.

The the Demo Day will take place between August 18-August 22.

By when do I need apply?
Applications are open from April 25th - May 13th

How much does Galvanizer cost?

Galvanizer is $200 for the 8-week summer program (~$25/week). If the cost of the program presents any type of financial challenge for a founder, fee waivers and scholarships are available.