Tulsa will be the birthplace of new solutions in health tech, education, consumer goods, and financial systems—ventures designed not just to succeed, but to make a difference.
On August 8, 2025, Build in Tulsa welcomed ten extraordinary women founders to the third cohort of the W.E. Build accelerator. The launch party at Build in Tulsa’s headquarters celebrated a group of visionary women founders whose ideas have the potential to redefine industries and strengthen Tulsa’s role as a hub for innovation and opportunity.
In the heart of our city, these founders are building companies that can transform industries, create jobs, and generate lasting economic impact. Their presence here matters. It means Tulsa will be the birthplace of new solutions in health tech, education, consumer goods, and financial systems—ventures designed not just to succeed, but to make a difference.
The evening brought together entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem partners, and community members to welcome the new cohort. The room buzzed with anticipation as each founder shared her vision, passion, and the problem their company is determined to solve.
It was clear from the very first introductions: these women are not here to play small. They are here to build scalable companies, push boundaries, and demonstrate that world-class innovation can grow right here in Tulsa.
"I’m absolutely energized by this group of W.E. Build founders. They are already gaining impressive traction, and I can’t wait for them to share their businesses with our thriving Tulsa ecosystem. This is the kind of talent and innovation that keeps our city’s entrepreneurial heartbeat strong.” - Hunter McFarland, Build in Tulsa’s Investor Relations Manager,
W.E. Build was launched in 2023 with the support of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Initiative to ensure women entrepreneurs, especially those historically underestimated, have access to the same high-level resources and opportunities as any other founder in the world.
In just two years, the program has served 17 companies, awarding over $425,000 in business grants and fostering ventures that are already creating jobs and impacting lives. Cohort 3 builds on this momentum, proving that Tulsa is a place where ambitious women founders can scale their businesses and make an impact far beyond our city limits.
Over the next 15 weeks, these founders will gain strategic mentorship, operational resources, and capital to help them accelerate their growth. The journey will culminate in Demo Day on November 6, 2025, when they will showcase their ventures to investors, partners, and the Tulsa community.
We invite you to follow along as they turn their visions into reality right here in Tulsa.