Community. Culture. Leadership.
SUPPORTING WELLNESS FOUNDERS, FUNDERS AND BUILDERS.
What is The 2% Club?
The 2% Club is the trusted hub for women building and investing in wellness. We provide leaders with the tools and support they need to launch, scale, and raise.
Founded by venture capital leader Rachel Hirsch and Fortune 500 executive Melissa Gellman Weiss, The 2% Club is dedicated to building a more equitable path to success for female leaders.
Membership includes access to our private digital community, in-person events, expert-led speaker series, 1:1 founder support, and The 2% Club podcast.
Events, Speakers & Courses
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The 2% Club x Physique57: Sculpt Together - New York
Join The 2% Club at Physique57 for an evening of sculpting, sweating, and connection.
The evening kicks off with Physique57's signature class - a low impact, musically driven, dynamic workout that tones and builds core strength. After class, stay for drinks, chats, and nibbles - a chance to connect, recharge.
January 29 · 6:00PM–7:30 pm EST ·
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The 2% Club x NRTHRN: Stronger Together - New York
A Fitness & Founders Networking Event
Join The 2% Club at NRTHRN Strong for a morning of strength and connection.
The morning kicks off with NRTHRN’s signature Strong class - a full-body workout that blends strength training with bursts of high-intensity movement to energize both body and mind. After class, stay for coffee and conversation with founders, investors, operators, and the wellness-curious.
January 30 · 8:10am - 9:40 am
Meet the Founders
Rachel Hirsch & Melissa Gellman Weiss are passionate wellness seekers and business leaders. They’re unified in their pay-it-forward mindset and belief in the power community to build businesses and improve people’s lives.
Melissa Gellman Weiss is a Fortune 500 CMO and brand strategist who has led marketing at Barry’s Bootcamp, Amazon, and J.Crew. She is also the founder of RE/GEN Method, a science-backed fitness method designed for women. Melissa lives in New York with her husband, two teenage daughters, and shih-tzu named Skipper.
Rachel Hirsch is the LA-based Founder and Managing Director of Wellness Growth Ventures, a VC firm focused on seed stage, female-founded wellness businesses. She also founded and leads Empowered Yoga in Los Angeles. Rachel’s true love is likely her pup, Nala, the official mascot of The 2% Club.
What You’ll Find Here.
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Network with purpose-driven leaders who prioritize authentic leadership, fostering a community of shared growth and supporting business growth.
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Attend local events to connect with like-minded wellness leaders. From panel discussions to fitness classes, we facilitate the experiences that foster connection.
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Connect with passionate, purpose-driven individuals in health, wellness, and fitness. Whether you're seeking professional growth, business support, or a friendly chat, our membership is always eager to make connections.
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Support founders in securing capital while preserving vision integrity, ensuring growth is aligned with personal and organizational values.
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Access 1:1 Sessions with industry leaders to support your personal fundraising and business growth needs.
Collaborate with complementary brands and forge relationships with talented agencies and vendors.
Overheard at The 2% Club.
“I would LOVE to join the next event. Thank you for organizing this! It's a much-needed space for entrepreneurs.”
Founder, Early Stage Wellness Brand
“The power of this group is honestly extraordinary.... I feel there is no limit on the impact this collective could have.”
Founder, Early Stage F&B brand
“The community and quality of engagement in the channel, I think, is the key piece of how this is distinct.”
Private Equity Vice-President, Investor, Fitness Sector
I was totally overwhelmed by fundraising. The 2% Club team tore apart my pitch deck (in the best way), and suddenly, my investor conversations started going somewhere.”
Founder, Pre-Seed Wellness Brand
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