WGV

NY|LA

The Growth Platform for Health & Wellness Entrepreneurs.

What is WGV?

WGV is a female-founded growth platform for early-stage health and wellness entrepreneurs . We support purpose-driven founders launch and and scale their business, through community, education, shared resources and industry programming, 

WGV is an affiliate of Wellness Growth Ventures, a VC firm focused on seed stage, female founded wellness business

Upcoming Classes & Events

  • Marketing for Start-Ups: Building Your Go-to-Market

    Comprehensive four-week marketing immersive for early-stage founders to develop their Go-to-Market strategy. Create a bespoke growth plan to engage customers and access capital. Receive personalized coaching, actionable launch strategies, and tools to execute flawlessly - and on a budget.

    Led by former Fortune 500 CMO and Brand Strategist, wellness founder, and Venture Partner, Melissa Gellman Weiss.

  • Fundraising 101: The Capital Raise Playbook

    A four-week program for early-stage founders preparing for their first institutional raise or scaling under $6M revenue. Get personalized coaching, actionable fundraising strategies, and the tools to confidently raise capital.

    Led by Founder and Venture Capital Managing Director of Wellness Growth Ventures, Rachel Hirsch.

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What You’ll Find Here.

  •  Connect with purpose-driven leaders who prioritize authentic leadership, fostering a community of shared growth and supporting business growth.

  • Engage in courses designed for self-reflection and personal growth, empowering leaders to lead authentically and make value-aligned decisions.ription text goes here

  • Gain insights from industry pioneers who embody the “Inside-Out” philosophy, showcasing real-world impact and strategic thinking.

  • Support founders in securing capital while preserving vision integrity, ensuring growth is aligned with personal and organizational values.

  • Access 1:1 Sessions with industry leaders to support your personal fundraising and business growth needs.

    Collaborate with complementary brands and forge relationships with talented agencies and vendors.

Meet the Founders

Rachel Hirsch & Melissa Gellman Weiss are passionate wellness seekers and business leaders. They’re unified in their pay-it-forward mindset and belief in the power community to build businesses and improve people’s lives.

Melissa is the Co-Founder of WGV, and former Founder of RE/GEN Method, a first-of-its-kind fitness concept for midlife women. She has spent her career as a CMO and brand leader, scaling global consumer businesses in wellness and fashion, including Amazon, J. Crew, and Barry’s. She is also, and most importantly, a mom to Kate & Eleanor.

Rachel is the Co-Founder of WGV and LA-based Founder and Managing Director of Wellness Growth Ventures, a VC firm focused on seed stage, female-founded wellness businesses. She also founded and leads Empowered Yoga in Los Angeles. Rachel’s true love is likely her pup, Nala, the official mascot of WGV.