Frequently Asked Questions

  • WOC Worldwide is a cultural platform connecting founders and investors to build, scale, and fund women-led consumer brands. Our work sits at the intersection of strategy, capital, and brand elevation—supporting women at different stages of their journey with events, curated access and selective investment opportunities.

    What began as curated conversations and experiences has evolved into a focused ecosystem designed for clarity, credibility, and long-term value creation.

  • There are several ways to engage with WOC, depending on where you are in your journey.

    • Learn & Explore
      Subscribe to our newsletter or access select resources to stay informed on consumer brands, strategy, and capital through the lens of women-led businesses.

    • Strategic Advisory
      Operating founders building or scaling consumer brands can inquire about paid consulting across launch strategy, product development, manufacturing, growth, and capital readiness.

    • Investing
      Investors may express interest in participating in curated opportunities through the WOC syndicate. Access is invite-only and alignment-driven.

    Not every pathway is right for everyone, and movement within WOC happens intentionally.

  • No. WOC is not a traditional membership community.

    While our work is informed by years of community-building and shared experience, WOC now operates as a platform supporting experiences for brands, founders, investors and consumers.

    Participation across events, programs, consulting, and investing is selective and purpose-driven.

  • Yes! —but selectively.

    Events are part of our history and DNA. While we’ve historically used events to connect women across the country, we’re now more intentional and selective — focusing on experiences that align deeply with our mission.

    WOC hosts a limited number of curated experiences each year, including:

    • Investor and founder gatherings

    • Brand elevation moments

    • Consumer events

    These experiences are designed to support alignment, visibility, and long-term outcomes—not ongoing networking or open attendance.

  • Support varies by brand and may include:

    • Strategic consulting

    • Brand positioning and launch guidance

    • Product and manufacturing strategy

    • Retail or press exposure through curated experiences

    • Investment consideration (select cases)

    The nature and depth of involvement varies by brand, and WOC does not guarantee outcomes.

  • WOC centers women of color and women-led brands, particularly in consumer categories where access to capital, insight, and opportunity has historically been limited. Our work also includes aligned partners, collaborators, and investors who share that commitment.

  • The best way to stay connected is by subscribing to our newsletter and engaging with the resources we share. Invitations to programs, Circle, events, or investment conversations are extended selectively based on alignment and readiness.

    As a first step you may submit a Founder or Investor inquiry (whichever is appropriate) to be considered for future programming, experiences and events.