Testimonials
Read what cohort members say about their experience
“The Greenhouse is the perfect venue for aspiring and early-stage women founders to develop and refine climate-centric business ideas. The program is thoughtful and well organized, and the strong and supportive community of Greenhouse women is unparalleled within the climate tech startup world. I have so much gratitude for Anu and Anya, and hope to remain close with my cohort peers for years to come.”
Lauryn Morris, Founder of Nice.car
“The Greenhouse honestly felt like a high-end MBA entrepreneurship class. The talks and sessions were top-notch. As a UX professional who is founder-curious, I learned so much about the process of researching problem spaces, validating business ideas, and what a founder needs to get done before pitching to investors. It's not just theory; you get to put into practice what you learned every week. Plus, getting to hear from badass female founders and mixing in earth-friendly ideas into business? That's gold. I'm way more confident now in my potential to pursue my own ideas.”
Sanjana Galgalikar, Product Designer and Aspiring Founder
“The 12 weeks cohort program was exactly the boost I needed and exceeded my expectations on all fronts. Anu and Anya are nurturing a truly special culture and community. The program brings an intimate group of exceptional women together, each committed to starting a venture in climate, each at their own unique juncture in the journey, and each bringing authenticity, passion, vulnerability, and generosity to the mix. It's a great blend of structure and creativity that nudged, guided and challenged me in all the right ways.”
Julia Sunderland, Stealth Startup Founder
“I found the Greenhouse to be an intimate community of really smart and mindful women passionate about making a change in climate. The program added a lot to my toolkit for responsible innovation in climate and provided a safe space to bring in my full self while gaining critical feedback. I would definitely recommend it to any woman who is serious about their climate venture!”
Akhila Kosaraju, Co-Founder of What If Design
“Here is the thing. Anya Lamb and Anu Sanghvi have co-created a thoughtful and intentional space in The Greenhouse for women who are "curious climate founders." The course is more than an opportunity. There is magic here 🌱 💚. The framework they provide will accelerate your founder journey and facilitate a supportive process for building an organization to call your own. We all get one life, and I invite you to spend part of yours with the women here.”
Kaarsten Turner, Founder of North Fork Advisors, LLC
“Being a part of the inaugural cohort of Greenhouse Women was such a good investment for me. I learned how to bring a concept from idea to reality, surrounded by an incredible group of supportive and accomplished women (the members and the speakers). The combination of rigor and community was not something I've experienced quite in this way elsewhere.”
Caetie Ofiesh, Co-Founder of Project Green Takeout
“The Greenhouse is the only program I know of focused on supporting women founders in climate. Becoming an entrepreneur can be a lonely journey in the best of times, and especially so given the gender gap across climate startups, accelerators, and VC funders. In contrast, the Greenhouse founders, Anu and Anya, have cultivated a supportive community of brave, curious, kickass women from across the country, and I’m so grateful to have been part of the second cohort. The speakers are incredibly inspiring, and the program’s framework helped me get clear on which problems to focus on solving, and the business models best suited to those.”
Isabella Akker, Exploring restoration and adaptation finance
“I am amazed at how much I've learnt in the past two months in The Greenhouse program -
- Mindsets and frameworks that give structure to the chaos associated with inventing something from nothing 😇
- First-hand start-up experiences shared by people hustling in a wide range of industries, from software, energy and food, to finance, CPG, HVAC and fashion 💪
- Motivation that comes from a genuine community 👭
I recommend The Greenhouse program to anyone who wants to dream big and experiment small with a sustainability angle. Anya Lamb and Anu Sanghvi are truly great at building a nurturing community!”
Chao Wang, Exploring waste reduction and circularity
“I cannot say enough about my experience with the Greenhouse and Anu and Anya. This was a very unique experience with other women who want to make a big impact on climate, and who are courageous to start a company doing what they feel passionate about. I learned about myself and my deeper capacities and callings. I was inspired by women founders and my fellow Greenhouse women. And I came away with a new understanding that supports knowing I can lift a start-up from seed of idea to full bloom.”
Amber Noelle Hanlin, Founder of a Stealth Startup
“The Greenhouse gave me the confidence and support to push ahead with my nascent climate idea and powered my progress, not only with tangible actions and a ready-made toolkit, but also with a cheering squad of champions by my side. Having other like-minded females understanding elements of the trials and tribulations I'm up against is worth its weight in gold, and my relationship with many of the inspiring humans I've met through The Greenhouse will continue long after my 10-week program has ended.”
Nicole Darsney, Founder
“ENRICHING! The approach at The Greenhouse was unique in that it combined structured course material with a safe space for us to lean on each other, share our stories and find our voice. My biggest achievement out of The Greenhouse was an attitude shift, one that I'll always be grateful for.”
Khyati Gupta, Founder of ReRack
“I really loved my 12 weeks with The Greenhouse Women and the ongoing community it fosters. The format encouraged open discussions, problem-solving, and learning from peers and speakers. Anya and Anu are such amazing champions of women on a mission to solve climate issues, and the value from this class is incredible. If you're looking to solidify your concept or are in the pre-revenue stage, this program could be extremely beneficial for an emerging entrepreneur.”
Carmen Velasquez, Founder of Lazy Beans
“The environment at The Greenhouse was unlike any other program I've experienced; it was a place where we could share our experiences openly, learn from each other, and grow together in a genuinely supportive atmosphere. What set this program apart for me was the profound warmth and unwavering support of Anu and Anya, and my fellow women entrepreneurs.
The ethos of The Greenhouse was one of nurturing rather than competing, a safe space where I didn't feel pressured to perform or be perfect. Instead, I found myself increasingly inspired and empowered, evolving alongside a group of incredible women who were all on similar journeys of innovation and impact.
It instilled a sense of confidence and belonging that is often missing in other similar programs. I am immensely grateful for this experience and would wholeheartedly recommend The Greenhouse to any woman founder who is looking for more than just skill-building; it’s a community where you grow, feel supported, and become part of a network of inspiring women dedicated to making a difference in the world.”
Ania Korsunska, Founder of Zemlia | Let’s Build a Better World
Grow your venture with The Greenhouse
We would be delighted to support you on your founder journey in our Winter 2025 cohort.