Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE)

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Phase I: March 31-April 25, 2025
Phase II: May 2 – 4, 2025

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Helping Emerging Women Entrepreneurs Succeed 

V-WISE is a two-part program, starting with a 3-week online course that teaches fundamental business skills to women serving, who have served, or serve as military spouses/partners. You’ll learn the business basics that build a strong foundation for your business, and outline a clear path that gets you from where you are to where you want to be. Upon completion of the online course, you’ll attend a three-day capstone conference in-person and meet with fellow participants.  

Part Educational Program, Part Conference


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V-WISE is unique in that it combines the education of an entrepreneurship program with the community and networking of a business conference. You’ll join a community of women exploring entrepreneurship for the first time. Grow together with women who know where you’re coming from, and want to see you win.  

Once you’ve learned the language of business by completing our online course, you’ll be invited to a three-day in person capstone conference. Here, you’ll hear from Fortune 500 speakers, participate in workshops, network, and make vital connections to a community of nearly 4,000+ graduates.  

You don’t have to face the challenges of entrepreneurship alone, apply to V-WISE today!  

“I would absolutely recommend V-WISE because I now see how passionate and invested this entire organization is to women, veterans and spouses on their journey of changing their current situation. I love the support that is illuminated when it comes to starting one’s business. I look forward to the future and future IVMF events.”

Tricia-Ann Beckford

MBA V-WISE Jacksonville

Details


Who

V-WISE is for women with a new idea for a business or who have recently started a business, and who are serving on active-duty, honorably discharged veterans, or military spouses/partners.

What

A three-week online business fundamentals course with weekly live facilitated office hours, followed by an in-person capstone conference after completion. The $75 registration fee covers the 20+ module course, as well as two nights of lodging and most meals during the capstone conference.

When

V-WISE runs one to two cohorts per year. The online course requires 3-5 hours a week for three weeks. The capstone conference occurs a few weeks after course completion for participants.

Where

V-WISE takes place online for the mandatory three-week phase. However, the capstone conference moves to a different city each cohort to facilitate easier travel for participants. Participants must pay for their own travel to the conference. Previous cities include Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, Jacksonville, and Louisville.

Why

Learn the fundamentals of launching and running a business, and connect with a community of women that understand the challenges and are rooting for you to find success.

FAQ

Questions? View our FAQ.

V-WISE Impact


3,400+
graduates to date.

81%
graduates in business today

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