The RAR Studio is a female founded educational platform that supports and empowers female founders.

Our first product, Founder Bootcamp, offers a range of tools and resources to help female founders effectively grow and communicate their business ideas into empires (the good kind!).

What’s our longer-term dream? Our stretch goal? We want to eventually become an angel investing platform that creates space for women to write checks for women.

Raychel Espiritu, Alena Solonina, Rebecca Saletta

Raychel Espiritu is a seasoned digital marketing expert with a 16-year track record and specializes in leading go-to-market strategies for tech companies. Utilizing her adeptness in marketing strategy, strategic partnerships, and digital marketing channels, she has propelled startup accelerators, venture capital firms, and startups toward achieving their customer acquisition goals and market launches. Her notable achievement at a non-profit includes facilitating an $18M venture capital investment in Southern California's innovation ecosystem, underscoring her capacity to generate significant results. Beyond her professional pursuits, Raychel finds joy in nature exploration and mindfulness meditation.*

Rebecca Saletta has dedicated her career to empowering, connecting, and supporting female founders. She started in the public sector, serving as the commercial lead for growing automotive and food technology businesses internationally. Her growing fascination for clean transportation and startup coaching led her to open the US office for a British zero-emission vehicle fintech startup as their Director of Strategic Partnerships. She led their US growth strategy, established their presence in two major cities and launched their first global projects.*

Alena Solonina is a climate tech investor with over 10 years of experience and over $500MM invested, focusing on providing flexible capital solutions for high-growth companies that solve pressing environmental problems. Alena’s expertise spans multiple sectors, including sustainable investments and climate finance, aligning with the firm’s mission of responsible and impactful investing. She is very passionate about supporting female entrepreneurs through their journey and deploying capital where it matters the most.*

*All three are Co-Chairs of the Women in Climate Investing and Finance Los Angeles Chapter which provides a space for women to authentically connect, build community, and support and empower each other within climate investing and finance.*

Founder Bootcamp is a 5-week program on business fundamentals for folks who identify as women and have an earlier stage venture.

And it’s fun. And productive. And you meet other cool founders. And you get to hang out with the RAR team for 5 weeks. What’s not to love.

• Pitch Deck and Storytelling

• Marketing 101

• Capital Markets and Investor Types

• Investor and Due Diligence Process

• Financial Statements and Modeling

• Mentor Network

• Everything Legal

Community and Support: Founder Bootcamp provides a supportive environment where women can connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, and build valuable networks. This sense of community can also help combat feelings of isolation often experienced by women in male-dominated industries.

Mentorship and Guidance: Our Bootcamp offers access to experienced mentors and industry experts who provide guidance, feedback, and advice throughout the program. Mentorship can be instrumental in helping women navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business and provide valuable insights and connections.

Skill Development: Bootcamps offer structured curricula and workshops covering essential entrepreneurial skills such as business planning, marketing, finance, and leadership. Participants have the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge that are crucial for launching and scaling a successful venture.

Access to Resources: Founder Bootcamp provides access to resources and tools that may otherwise be difficult for women to obtain, such as funding opportunities, legal advice, and technical support. This can help level the playing field and provide women with more necessary resources to succeed.

Confidence Building: Entrepreneurship can be daunting, especially for women facing additional barriers and biases. Founder Bootcamp provides a supportive environment where women can gain confidence in their abilities, overcome imposter syndrome, and develop the self-assurance needed to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.

Visibility and Recognition: Participation in Founder Bootcamp can increase visibility and recognition for women entrepreneurs, both within the industry and among potential investors and customers. This can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations, helping women build credibility and grow their businesses.

Empowerment and Inspiration: Founder Bootcamp celebrates and showcases the achievements of women entrepreneurs, serving as a source of inspiration and empowerment for participants. Seeing other women succeed can motivate and encourage, fueling ambition and determination to pursue one's entrepreneurial dreams.

• 90 minutes a week

• 5 weeks

• Optional Founder Friday 1 hour Zoom

• Optional 1:1 sessions with the RAR Leadership team