Build in Tulsa Celebrates the Launch of W.E. Build Cohort 3 With High-Energy Community Kickoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2025

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Tulsa, OK — On August 8, 2025, Build in Tulsa hosted the W.E. Build Launch Party, a dynamic celebration welcoming the ten trailblazing founders of Cohort 3 into the W.E. Build accelerator. Held in the heart of Tulsa’s at Build in Tulsa’s Headquarters, the event brought together local entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and community members to celebrate the power of women-led innovation.

The evening served as both a warm welcome and a powerful preview of what’s to come from this cohort of women founders—visionaries creating bold solutions across health tech, education, consumer goods, and financial systems. Attendees had the chance to meet the founders, hear their startup journeys, and engage in meaningful networking with Tulsa’s growing entrepreneurial community.

Meet the W.E. Build Cohort 3 Founders

The third cohort includes ten early-stage founders selected for their innovative approaches, market potential, and mission-driven leadership:

• Antoinette Redmond, Neuru – A digital health platform that streamlines care for families navigating developmental diagnoses.
  
  
• Brianna Arps, MOODEAUX – An award-winning fragrance brand redefining scent as a tool for self-expression and emotional well-being.
  
  
• Devin Patterson-Igwe, CerTracker – An AI-powered credentialing platform simplifying compliance for nurses and healthcare professionals.
  
  
• Ila Corcoran, Sengo – A capital access hub offering tools, grants, and events to democratize early-stage fundraising.
  
  
• Kanicka Joseph, K&K Smiles – A clean oral care brand combining holistic products with in-person whitening services.
  
  
• Kora-Lynah Abelard, Orijin – A clean skincare line that blends Caribbean botanicals with modern science.
  
  
• Monique Shuler, Vericore Systems – A mortgage tech platform optimizing compliance and quality through smart workflows.
  
  
• Deanna Oliver, Psyflo – AI-driven mental health agents offering scalable SEL support for K–12 educators and students.
  
  
• LaToya Staten, KinnectedCareIQ – A culturally responsive care coordination platform for families and caregivers.
  
  
• Kristen Wells-Collins, Black to the Lab – A STEM toy and experience brand introducing young girls to cosmetic chemistry.
  
  

About W.E. Build

W.E. Build is a 15-week accelerator supporting women entrepreneurs as they scale high-impact businesses. Launched in 2023 with support from the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Initiative, the program provides strategic mentorship, startup capital, and operational resources to founders who are building for long-term impact. Since its inception, W.E. Build has served 17 companies and awarded over $425,000 in business grants.

The third cohort kicked off August 5 and will culminate in Demo Day on November 6, 2025, where founders will showcase their ventures to investors, partners, and the Tulsa community.

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Media Contact:
Kristopher Dobbins

Email: Kristopher@buildintulsa.com

Website: https://www.buildintulsa.com