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Empowering Founders & Funders to Lead the Future of Venture

The Stella Angels-in-Residence (AIR) and Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) programs are designed to accelerate the pipeline of women investors and founders, providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership opportunities within the venture ecosystem. Whether you are an aspiring investor looking to break into angel investing or a seasoned entrepreneur eager to give back and support female founders, these programs offer unparalleled access to resources, expertise, and impact-driven networking.

Angels-in-Residence (AIR) Program

The Angels-in-Residence (AIR) program is a hands-on, immersive experience for emerging female investors who are looking to refine their investment thesis, learn due diligence, and actively participate in Stella Angels deal flow and funding opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

  • Aspiring angel investors looking to refine their investment strategies

  • Early-career professionals, MBAs, or PhDs interested in early-stage investing

  • Seasoned professionals exploring venture capital and impact investing

  • Women eager to support female founders through capital deployment

What You’ll Gain

  • Exclusive access to Stella Angels showcase events featuring women-led startups pitching for pre-seed capital

  • Real-world investment experience analyzing deals, conducting due diligence, and working with Stella’s investment network

  • Direct mentorship from experienced investors and fund managers

  • Opportunities to hold office hours, judge pitch competitions, and speak at events

  • Visibility in Stella’s national investor community with networking, panel, and speaking opportunities

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program is a leadership development opportunity for experienced founders who want to mentor early-stage women entrepreneurs, support Stella’s startup ecosystem, and contribute to the growth of female-led businesses.

Who Should Apply?

  • Established female founders and business leaders ready to mentor and support emerging entrepreneurs

  • Operators, advisors, and industry experts looking to share their knowledge and networks

  • Mission-driven professionals eager to advocate for female founders and funders

What You’ll Gain

  • Direct mentorship opportunities with early-stage female founders through Stella Labs, Women’s Fast Pitch, and Women’s Venture Summit

  • Speaking and judging opportunities at Stella events, masterclasses, and accelerator programs

  • Exclusive access to national networking events with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders

  • Opportunities to develop commercialization strategies, advise startups, and shape investment-readiness programming

  • Recognition as a leader in advancing women in venture and entrepreneurship

Why Join a Stella Residency?

Both AIR and EIR programs provide unmatched access to investment education, industry networks, and real-world opportunities to help shape the future of female entrepreneurship and funding. Whether you are learning to invest or sharing your expertise as an entrepreneur, you will be part of a national movement driving real change in the venture ecosystem.

Program Perks:

  • Exclusive access to Women’s Fast Pitch and Women’s Venture Summi

  • Opportunities to mentor and support Stella Labs accelerator founders

  • National visibility through Stella’s digital platforms and social media

  • Access to a powerful community of investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders

Join the Stella Residency Programs and be part of the movement reshaping the funding landscape for women.