Ellevate Network

Ellevate Network
Formation 1997 (1997)
Type Professional association
Headquarters New York, NY
Chair
 Sallie Krawcheck
COO / President
 Kristy Wallace
Website http://www.ellevatenetwork.com
Formerly called
 85 Broads

Ellevate Network (formerly 85 Broads) is a global network for professional women, providing opportunities for women to connect, learn, and invest in themselves. Founded in 1997[1] to bring high-achieving women in finance together, the network now serves women across industries and around the world. Ellevate Network is chaired by Sallie Krawcheck.[2]

Ellevate has over 40 chapters in the United States and around the world.

History

Krawcheck acquired 85 Broads Unlimited LLC in 2013 and rebranded the organization as Ellevate in 2014.[3][4]

Services

Ellevate Network hosts networking events around the world: online webinars, online networking, and career advice on topics like creating a personal brand, growing a business, finding a mentor, reinventing your career, and finding balance and fulfillment. Special events, opportunities and advice are available for young professionals, working mothers, entrepreneurs, and senior executives.

Partnerships

On March 21, Ellevate announced a partnership with American Corporate Partners, a women's veteran mentoring program.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Connecting Best and Brightest Women — Janet Hanson 85 Broads". Wharton Work/Life. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  2. ↑ "Our Team | Ellevate". www.ellevatenetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  3. ↑ "85 Broads is changing its name to Ellevate, will invest in women via index fund, Sallie Krawcheck says - Bizwomen". The Business Journals. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  4. ↑ Marcinek, Laura. "Krawcheck to Acquire 85 Broads From Ex-Goldman Executive". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  5. ↑ "American Corporate Partners Launches Mentoring Initiative for Transitioning Women Veterans". acp-usa.org. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  6. ↑ "Help a Transitioning Female Veteran Find Her Next Career". www.ellevatenetwork.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
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