CapitalHER was founded by Thivya Jeyapalan, an entrepreneur and student at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 2023.
Growing up, Thivya was surrounded by ambitious young women with ideas worth pursuing — girls who wanted to launch businesses, lead initiatives, solve problems in their communities, and create meaningful change.
Too often, young women are told they can be anything. Far fewer are shown how to get there. So she built the community she wished existed.
CapitalHER was envisioned to be a place where girls could develop entrepreneurial skills, build confidence, connect with mentors, and transform ideas into action.
Ambition can and should meet action.
Community events, workshops, and showcases bring participants together in person and online.
Watch how CapitalHER began and hear directly from participants, mentors, and community members who make our work possible.
The Road So Far
The Idea
While still in high school, Thivya began exploring: What would happen if every girl had access to the mentorship, skills, and community needed to pursue her biggest ideas?
The First Cohort
CapitalHER welcomed its first cohort through workshops in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, and problem-solving — concluding in a leadership summit.
Building a Community
As participants, mentors, volunteers, and partners joined, CapitalHER expanded programming, events, and career treks.
Expanding Opportunities
With support from educators, mentors, sponsors, and partners, CapitalHER continued growing across Canada — helping girls turn ideas into impact.
Building the Future
Get involved with CapitalHER's Cohort 3 or join the team to help us grow.