# FemHack, FierceCos and More Words Starting with "F" | Fierce Foundry

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- Published at: 2025-02-20 12:15:42 UTC
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## Author
Melissa Wallace

## Subject
Fierce Foundry

## Content
A final release of energy! That’s what you see (and likely feel) in the photo above. After three intense days of building, brainstorming, and pitching, the brilliant women of FemHack [NYC] let it all out! I’m beyond impressed by the talent that came together, and I invite you to read more below and watch the pitch videos here. Congratulations to first place winners, Team Kudos - Brandy Li, Courtney Greer, Michelle Weng and previous FemHack winner Sasha Yankovskaya.This was our first of many events this year! Don’t miss what’s coming next on our Luma Calendar.Meanwhile, things are moving fast at Fierce Foundry as we continue building our first two FierceCos. Thanks to our incredible partners—Femovate, EvolveWell and Fivefoottwo Marketing—our first founders are deep into Phase I, refining their market insights, design direction, and scientific strategy.When you invest in women, you invest in everyone. Please share this WeFunder campaign to help us hit the necessary funding goals to keep things moving.Thank you for your support—let’s keep building.-MelissaView FEMHACK [NYC] February 8-10, 2025There’s nothing more inspiring than a room full of women stepping into the unknown—unsure of what to expect, buzzing with nervous excitement, and filled with big ideas. They come in as strangers, form teams in a matter of hours, and by the end of the weekend, they’ve not only built something innovative but also forged lifelong friendships. That’s exactly what we witnessed at FemHack [NYC] our first all-female hackathon of 2025. The results? Nothing short of incredible. Six teams, six powerful product designs, functional prototypes, and well-researched business plans.Our panel of judges—featuring industry leaders and even a former FemHack winner—had the tough job of selecting a winner. Thank you for your careful consideration Cate Luzio, Alex Chung, Kristiina Salmi, Claire Marsh and Claire Biernacki. Congratulations to Team Kudos! Their AI-supported platform connecting senior students and junior students for virtual tutoring took first place, but every team brought groundbreaking ideas to the table. Curious to see their work? Watch the pitch videos under the gallery here. If you’d like a direct introduction to any of the teams, reach out to Danika@thefiercefoundry.com.A huge thank you to Fembuild Collective and Techstars for hosting us, and to our incredible sponsors listed below—we couldn’t do this without you! Explore the full gallery here.Thank You To Our Partner & SponsorsFidelity Private SharesSM enables startups to automate equity management operations and financings in a single collaborative hub. We're connecting and supporting the next generation of startup builders, operators, and investors. Contact Jason Hammond to receive 20% off the first year on a paid subscription.Receive 15% off your first Juliet order online using code TFF15. Visit drinkjuliet.comFemBuild Collective is a community for female engineers and technical founders in NYC that hosts monthly events and provides mentors for its members. Sign up here to join. UPCOMING EVENTS!SAVE THE DATE:Fierce Founders Co-Working Day at LuminaryMarch 11th, 9:30-4pmMore info to come!REGISTER NOW: Founders & Funders NetworkingMarch 11th, 5:30 PM at Luminary.Register today for our next Happy Hour focused on what you need to know about investing in your future and considerations for purpose driven investments. Register Here.SIS New York: Tickets On Sale Now!SiS New York 2025 isn’t just an event—it’s your fast track to success in women’s health. On May 15-16, founders, investors, and industry pioneers will come together to build partnerships, secure funding, and drive innovation.Total Value: $2,999 → Current price: $749 (ENDS MARCH 28!)PLUS Get an extra 10% off with discount code FF10Learn moreIN THE NEWSTrailblazing Leaders In Women’s Health And FemTechMelissa Wallace, Fierce Foundry co-founder, was named to Women of Wearables 200 Trailblazing Leaders In Women’s Health And FemTech list. This list celebrates leaders and innovators shaping the present and future of women's health. Read more.Melissa Wallace Reveals How to Fill the Gaps for Women Founders#WISDOMOFWOMEN Podcast featuring Coco Sellman. WatchNow!See All News