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A Heartfelt Note From Ingrid Vanderveldt, Founder and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women Worldwide

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THE PATH FORWARD FOR WOMEN

Be The ONE to Build a  Better World with Us

We’re celebrating EBW Day today as we step into our next chapter. Today, I’m reminded of my mentor – who was a ONE for me – the self-made billionaire Red McCombs, and a 2016 conversation he had with his wife Charline, who would later go on to share their insight with me. Despite differing political views, they committed to uniting for a better future—a spirit we need now more than ever.  

Today, that same spirit drives the Empowering a Billion Worldwide mission to empower women economically and socially in the U.S. and globally. Women’s economic success doesn’t just strengthen communities; it fuels a more balanced, secure world.

Before going forward, I’d like to thank you for your support along the way. So many of you have championed us, and we’re profoundly grateful. Now, it’s our turn.

I’m thrilled to announce a series of groundbreaking initiatives designed to complete the work of  EBW’s unfinished business. We’re here to propel the success of women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs globally. Our platform, EBW.ONE, is access to opportunity through curriculum, leader development, connections, capital, and contracts. 

EBW.ONE harnesses the power of data, AI, and a global network like no other to achieve what once seemed impossible. With these tools, we’re gaining unprecedented insights into privately held, women-led companies worldwide—insights that reveal emerging trends critical for security, investment, and global growth.

SAVE THE DATE! Join me Thursday, 11/21, at 9:30 a.m. CST for an exclusive preview of these programs and initiatives. Space is limited, so keep your eyes out for information to come next week!


Three Pillars of the EBW Worldwide Mission:

  1. Empowering a Billion Women to Thrive as Leaders and Entrepreneurs
    Our EBW.ONE platform offers personal and custom AI-driven support for women globally who are ready to become who they need to be and to do what it will take to realize their vision and achieve repeatable, consistent, and sustaining results. With EBW.ONE’s Discovery Access, we are investing in women worldwide and providing free resources to inspire and ignite their development. Growth Access builds on Discovery Access to fuel and fast-track success. Today, our platform is opening for our first Early Access groups. To request an Early Access invitation, visit EBW.ONE.
  2. Fund $1 Billion in Contracts and Capital for Women
    Vanderveldt Capital, in partnership with EBW.ONE, leverages data and trends to identify, support, and fund female-led ventures worldwide.  To kick off the next stage of our investment impact, our first investment focus is Nephron Nitrile in partnership with Shield Manufacturing (Who acquired EBW Distributors), a $150M+ women-founded, women-led 400,000-square-foot American-made healthcare manufacturing facility.
  3. Join EBW.ONE to Shape a Sustainable Economy of the Future
    Together, we are building the economy of the future. Join us next week to enter the evolving ecosystem of EBW.ONE, where powerful connections, groundbreaking data-driven insights, and a community of changemakers await. Starting with global regions, including the U.S., EMEA, and APAC, we are excited to announce our strategic partnerships with Ambassadors and Group Leaders.

Let’s build a better world together. Be the ONE.

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