An intimate founder circle of female engineers, guided by successful female founders and leaders.
Join a like-minded community
Join aspiring and early-stage female technical founders to explore startup ideas and build life-long relationships
Be inspired by visionaries
Attend intimate fireside chats with visionary and successful female leaders and founders
Gain valuable fundraising perspectives
Hear from top tier VC partners on what they look for and learn from the mentorship from female founders who have successfully raised
Learn from Pear partners
Gain insight on industry expertise and workshops on AI, go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, hiring, tactical storytelling and speech coaching
Connect at social events
Enjoy curated events including wine tastings, spa days, yoga and dinners in local hubs (SF, NY)
Learn from visionary leaders and founders.
Most of my time as an engineer and now founder is in male-dominated spaces, and I had no idea how much I’d value having a strong group of female founders in my life. I’m grateful to Vivien for inviting me to join and the entire Pear team for being such warm (and brilliant) humans!
I can’t speak highly enough about the Pear VC community…I’m continuously in awe at the team’s brilliance and groundedness. Thank you, Pear (and especially Vivien Ho!) for curating amazing conversations and friendships through the Female Founder Circles.
I’m extremely thankful to have participated in Pear VC’s first Female Founder Circle program! I can’t even put into words how impactful and inspiring each session has been. A huge thank you to Vivien for curating such an incredible cohort of female technical founders and guest speakers!
The community that Pear VC has built for female founder engineers is special. It is hard to meet that many strong female role models and founder colleagues in one place. We are grateful for Vivien and the Pear team’s dedication to building and cultivating this community.
P.S. We met during the first cohort!
FAQs
Who is eligible for this program?
Any woman that has a background in STEM or engineering
Actively working on a startup idea full-time or part-time outside of work
At least a few years out of school – we have separate programs for students
How does Pear choose FFC members?
If you’re nominated or apply, we will reach out to conduct a 15-minute interview to see if you are a good fit given your stage, eligibility and background. We only accept 30-40 founders per cohort and we get over 500 applicants. We encourage nominations and referrals!
How much does it cost?
It’s free – no strings attached. We just ask you to commit to all the sessions and being an active member. We have a <7% acceptance rate
Do I need to have started a company to join?
No, but we require everyone to be actively working on a startup idea full-time or part-time
What are the dates of the program?
Fall 2023 will begin in end of August and go for 10-12 weeks.
What’s the time commitment?
We expect individuals to commit approximately two hours weekly, and attend all events in person or on Zoom.
Does FFC happen in person or virtually? What if I’m not based in SF?
FFC is hybrid. If you’re in the Bay Area we expect you come to in-person sessions. We accept those who are outside of the Bay Area and welcome them to attend events on Zoom.
How can I find out more / get in touch?
Feel free to reach out with any questions to vivien@pear.vc. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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