About WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub

Our Story

The WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub was born from a critical observation: despite women owning 16% of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada and contributing over $150 billion to the economy annually, they continue to face disproportionate barriers to success. Our founder, after years of working with newcomers and diverse entrepreneurs, noticed that women entrepreneurs—particularly those from underrepresented groups—lacked tailored resources that addressed their unique challenges.

In 2022, we conducted extensive research across Calgary and discovered alarming gaps:

• Women entrepreneurs received less than 4% of available venture capital funding
• Only 11% of mentor relationships in business accelerators involved women mentors
• 67% of women entrepreneurs reported feeling isolated in their entrepreneurial journey
• Immigrant women entrepreneurs faced compounded challenges with language, networking, and cultural barriers
• Existing programs often failed to address the work-life integration challenges unique to women

These findings compelled us to action. As part of WilGlobo Empowerment Services' broader mission to support underserved communities, we committed to creating a dedicated hub that would address these specific gaps and provide women entrepreneurs with the tailored support they need to thrive.

Why We Exist

The Women Entrepreneurs Hub exists to transform the entrepreneurial landscape for women in Calgary and eventually across Canada. We believe that when women entrepreneurs succeed, entire communities benefit through job creation, economic growth, and innovative solutions to social challenges.

Our research showed that women entrepreneurs thrive in environments that offer:

• Access to women-led mentorship and role models who understand their unique challenges
• Specialized training that accommodates diverse learning styles and life responsibilities
• Funding pathways designed to overcome documented biases in traditional financing
• Strong community connections that combat isolation and provide emotional support
• Practical resources that address both business development and personal wellbeing

The WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub is deliberately designed to provide all these elements in an integrated, accessible platform. We're not just another business resource—we're a comprehensive ecosystem built specifically to address the documented gaps that have historically held women entrepreneurs back.

Our Mission

At WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub, we are dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in Calgary to build, scale, and sustain successful businesses. We believe in creating an inclusive ecosystem where women can access the resources, knowledge, networks, and capital they need to overcome systemic barriers and thrive in the business world, starting locally and expanding our impact nationwide.

Our approach is holistic, addressing not just business skills but also confidence building, community support, and work-life integration strategies that acknowledge the multiple roles women often balance alongside their entrepreneurial pursuits.

Our Vision

Our Approach

What sets the WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub apart is our integrated approach that combines:

• Tailored Training Programs: Curriculum designed specifically for women entrepreneurs at different stages
• Mentorship Matching: Connecting entrepreneurs with mentors who understand their specific challenges
• Funding Navigation: Helping women access grants, loans, and investment opportunities with targeted preparation
• Business Acceleration: Intensive support for high-potential women-led businesses
• Community Building: Creating spaces for collaboration, support, and shared learning

Our programs are designed with flexibility in mind, recognizing that women entrepreneurs often balance multiple responsibilities. We offer both in-person and virtual options, with scheduling that accommodates diverse needs and commitments.

Our Partners

We are building collaborations with government agencies, financial institutions, educational organizations, and industry leaders across Calgary and Alberta to create a robust ecosystem of support for women entrepreneurs. These strategic partnerships allow us to leverage existing resources while filling critical gaps.

Join Our Movement

The WilGlobo Women Entrepreneurs Hub is more than a service provider—we're building a movement to transform the entrepreneurial landscape for women. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale an established business, we invite you to join us in creating a more inclusive, supportive business ecosystem in Calgary and beyond.

Have questions or want to learn more about our initiatives? We'd love to hear from you. Please visit our contact page to get in touch with our team.