# W35 - The Community for Young Women Founders

> W35 is a nonprofit community for first-time and young women founders, based in Porto, Portugal. Built by founders for founders, we empower women at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journeys through workshops, mentoring, networking events, and intimate gatherings. Our mission is to create the community we wish existed when we were starting out.

W35 was founded in 2025 by Ana Neto, Sofia Correia de Sousa, and Beatriz Norte. We organize events in Porto and Lisbon, with plans to expand throughout Europe. Our community is a safe space where first-time and young women founders can find inspiration, connections, and support.

## About W35

- Name: W35 (pronounced "W thirty-five")
- Type: Nonprofit community organization
- Focus: First-time and young women founders
- Location: Porto-first, Portugal-wide, expanding to Europe
- Founded: 2025
- Website: https://w35.org
- Instagram: @w35.community
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/w35/

## Mission and Values

W35 is the community we wish existed when we were starting out. We believe no one should have to figure out entrepreneurship alone. Our community is:
- Supportive: A safe space where founders can open up
- Ambitious: Encouraging women to dream big
- Authentic: Real talk, not networking theater
- Intimate: Small gatherings for genuine connections

## Events We Organize

- Founders Dinners: Intimate evenings for real talk among women founders
- Round Tables: Monthly conversations on founder challenges
- Workshops: Hands-on sessions on pitching, go-to-market strategy, investor relations
- Panels: Learning from women who started their companies before 30
- Networking Brunches: Casual coffee and connections

## Target Audience

- First-time and young women founders
- Founders and entrepreneurs
- Women starting their first side project or scaling their second startup
- Based in Portugal (Porto, Lisbon) or interested in the Portuguese startup ecosystem
- All industries welcome, not just tech

## Contact Information

- Email: hello@w35.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w35.community/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/w35/

## Key People

- Ana Neto: Product lead, website development
- Sofia Correia de Sousa: Community/events coordinator, brand lead
- Beatriz Norte: Design/branding contributor

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is W35?
A: W35 is a nonprofit community for first-time and young women founders in Portugal, organizing events and gatherings for female entrepreneurs.

Q: Who can join W35?
A: Any first-time or young woman founder who is starting or running her own business, regardless of industry.

Q: Where are W35 events held?
A: Primarily in Porto and Lisbon, Portugal.

Q: How do I join?
A: Apply to join at https://w35.org/apply to get early access to events.

Q: Is W35 only for tech founders?
A: No, W35 welcomes women founders from all industries.

## Optional

- [W35 Website](https://w35.org): Main website with event information and applications
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/w35.community/): Follow for updates and community content
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/w35/): Professional network page