The State of the Wellness Industry: With Rachel Hirsch of Wellness Growth Ventures

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Rachel Hirsch, founder and managing partner of Wellness Growth Ventures, lives and breathes the wellness sector. Her well-rounded experience in the health & wellness industry makes her uniquely qualified to guide fund-raising efforts in the space.

Rachel's work currently resides at the intersection of finance, fitness, and female health. She shares her insights on fundraising for wellness startups, and the resilience of female founders. Rachel also shares her thoughts on consumer trends, the importance of personal branding, and the future of the wellness sector, particularly in hormone care.

We also touch on mentorship, personal growth, and Rachel's goals for 2025.

Takeaways:

- Fundraising 101 is a new offering from Wellness Growth Ventures that aims to demystify the fundraising process for founders.

- Women control a significant portion of consumer purchasing power.

- Resilience is key for founders navigating challenges.

- Personal connection in branding is crucial for success.

- The wellness sector has untapped opportunities, especially in hormone care.

- Rachel emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support, especially for entrepreneurs.

- She believes in the potential of female founders and their stories.

- Navigating setbacks is part of the entrepreneurial journey.

- Rachel aims to bet on herself more in 2025.

More about Rachel:

Bio: Rachel Hirsch is the Founder and General Partner of Wellness Growth Ventures, a seed venture firm dedicated to investing in visionary female entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and expanding access to the consumer wellness and health market. With 15 years of experience in consumer investing and operations, Rachel has honed her expertise at UBS Investment Bank, Tiger Global, and Xponential Fitness (XPOF), before co-founding a series of wellness studios in Los Angeles.

Rachel brings a unique perspective to early-stage founders, combining her investor acumen with hands-on operational experience in the wellness sector. She is a well-established figure in the wellness community, boasting a dedicated following. Her insights and contributions have been featured in prestigious wellness publications such as Well + Good, Shape, WWD, Glossy, Modern Retail, and Beauty Independent.

Rachel holds an MBA from London Business School and a BS from The University of Texas at Austin.

WGV Website: https://www.wellnessgrowthventures.com/

Empowered Yoga Website: https://empoweredyogastudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachhirsch/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-growth-ventures/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-hirsch-43b31265/

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