ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Built by a Founder.
For Women Building What’s Next.

Lisa McCarthy created FoundHER & FundHER to bring women founders, funders, and business leaders into purposeful conversations that help businesses move forward.

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Women together in the FoundHER and FundHER community

Our Story.

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Why I Created This Community.

Lisa McCarthy is a founder, inventor, technologist, and business and innovation strategist who has supported 300+ entrepreneurs through Make My Idea Real.

She created FoundHER & FundHER to bring women founders and funders together for practical education, purposeful relationships, and conversations that help businesses move forward.

Lisa McCarthy

FOUNDER, FOUNDHER & FUNDHER

Built on Experience. Driven by Innovation.

A founder, inventor, technologist, and business and innovation strategist, Lisa has supported 300+ entrepreneurs through Make My Idea Real. Her experience spans physical products, software, databases, websites, and internet services.

300+ Entrepreneurs

Supported through Make My Idea Real, with practical experience turning ideas into businesses.

Founder, Inventor & Technologist

Experience across products and technology, from physical inventions to software and internet services.

Business & Innovation Strategist

A perspective grounded in building, problem-solving, and helping entrepreneurs pursue their next opportunities.

Founder Ecosystem Builder

Creating opportunities for women founders to meet investors, business leaders, and one another.

OUR PURPOSE

Because the Right Relationships Change What’s Possible.

This isn’t networking for the sake of networking. It’s about helping women move their businesses forward.

Our Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley gatherings make space for founders to share their vision, learn from experience, and build relationships that can continue beyond the room.

More Than Networking. Relationships With Purpose.

Intentional Connections

Meet women founders, investors, and business leaders in settings designed for meaningful conversation.

Your Moment to Shine

Every woman has the opportunity to introduce herself and make a specific ask.

Practical Knowledge

Learn from the experience and perspectives of people building and growing businesses.

Opportunities Beyond the Room

Stay connected as conversations develop into collaboration, referrals, and business opportunities.

Women sharing conversation at a FoundHER and FundHER dinner

BE PART OF WHAT’S NEXT

There’s a Place for You at Our Table.

Bring your experience, your ideas, and the next question you want to explore.

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