Where Capital, Visibility & Community Move with Intention
The Above 2% & Get Sh!t Done Visionary Gatherings is a national tour building equitable tables across the U.S. with visionary founders, funders, and partners to get real business done.
These Visionary Founders are an Economic Force But Are Often Locked Out.
49% of businesses are women-owned.
Only 2% of VC funding goes to them.
Just 4% of revenue is generated by women-owned businesses.
We are in a pivotal moment. Market volatility and shifting priorities are threatening progress toward equity and access. But we’re not backing down. We’re doubling down with community, capital, and intentional action that drives lasting outcomes, for all.
We’re Unlocking a $5 Trillion Economic Opportunity for ALL.
Above the 2% and Get Sh!t Done have joined forces to close this gap with a holistic, national initiative that moves the needle on access, visibility, and scale.
Curated Gatherings: Intimate, high-impact events designed for meaningful connection and strategic outcomes.
A Traveling Gallery: Spotlighting the stories and faces of founders actively raising capital.
Real Business Outcomes: Measurable traction through vetted matches, follow-up capital activity, and pipeline growth.
How it Works
This Isn’t a Panel or a Happy Hour. It’s a Catalyst.
Each tour stop is invite and application-only to ensure deep alignment, safety, and trust.
Strategic Matchmaking: High-growth founders, investors, and partners aligned around clear objective.
Live Photo Exhibit Shoot: Founders are captured for the Above the 2% Gallery to elevate their stories nationally.
Curated Conversation & Connection: Safe, trusted spaces designed for vulnerability, clarity, and real opportunity.
Founder Selection Process: Application- and invite-only to ensure alignment, safety, and impact.
Measurable Outcomes: Tracked follow-up activity, connections, capital raised, and founder progress.
This Is Bigger Than a Gathering. It’s a Movement.
Sponsorship fuels the work and the outcomes.
Your Support Powers…
Local and national storytelling through the Above the 2% photo gallery.
Scholarships for founders into GSD’s Growth Community for ongoing growth & scale support.
Curated gatherings that drive strategic connections and real outcomes.
Each photo in the Above the 2% Gallery captures a founder who's actively raising capital across the country. These visionaries who aren’t just leading businesses, they are shifting ecosystems.
Not Just Portraits. This is Proof.
RACHEL COSSAR
Virtual Sapiens
Seed
AMANDA WANG
Potenicia
Seed
PIYALI CHAKRABORTY
Ashmi Health Pre-seed
BRIANNA SOCCI
Uber Doc
Seed
THYME SULLIVAN
Unicorn
Seed
CHELSEA TRENGROVE
Neocleanse
Seed
KALPANA K
Kay Curries
Pre-Seed
ANDEE WALLACE
Robigo Bio
Seed
KEEANA SAXON
Kindgo Productions Pre-seed
ALICIA TULSEE
Moxie Scrubs
Seed
ADJOA EDZIE
Gruuvv
Pre-Seed
JODI-TATIANA CHARLES
LGC Brand Consulting
Pre-Seed
Upcoming Cities
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Chicago
July 23, 2025 | An Official Event apart of TechChicago Week
In partnership with Inspiro Tequila
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New York
July 31, 2025
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Martha's Vineyard
August 6, 2025
Ready to go Above 2%?
The Above the 2% and GSD Visionary Gatherings Tour is more than an event - it’s a platform for change. Whether you're a founder ready to scale or a partner ready to power the movement, this is your invitation to take action.