ARCIS Forges Partnership with Women in Cloud to Empower Women Executives Globally

Increasing Economic Opportunities for Women

In an exciting development for women in leadership, ARCIS has announced a strategic collaboration with Women in Cloud, a global network dedicated to empowering women and allies within the technological economy. This partnership is aimed at expanding the leadership infrastructure for senior women executives, ultimately driving economic opportunities worth $1 billion by 2030.

Addressing a Gap in Leadership Support

Gigi Gupta, the Founder of ARCIS, has recognized a crucial gap in the access to leadership support for senior women across various industries. Despite being capable and ambitious, these leaders often face fragmented resources that make it difficult to assemble the necessary support networks. Gupta emphasizes the importance of providing a cohesive leadership structure that allows women to navigate complexities without the overwhelming burden of isolation.

The Model of ARCIS

ARCIS is unique in its approach; it offers a cohort-based experience designed exclusively for senior women leaders. Each cohort is intentionally small, limited to just 10 leaders, which fosters a high-trust environment where participants can engage in strategic thinking devoid of performance pressure. The structured format includes immersive retreats and ongoing executive support, ensuring that women can step back from their demanding roles to focus on personal and professional development. The upcoming cohort is set to commence in July 2026.

Synergistic Objectives

The objectives of ARCIS and Women in Cloud align closely. Both organizations are determined to tackle the systemic barriers that hinder women's progress in leadership roles. The research conducted by Women in Cloud highlights that confidence issues among women stem not from personal development but from a lack of access to supportive environments that allow them to transition from knowledge to action. This philosophy underpins the operations of both ARCIS and Women in Cloud.

Collaborative Initiatives

Through this partnership, ARCIS will contribute its insights and programming to Women in Cloud, participating in masterclasses and other initiatives that foster discussion around leadership in the context of technological advancement and organizational changes. Additionally, Women in Cloud will provide ARCIS members access to a dynamic network of over 150,000 women tech founders and executives across 120 countries. This network offers invaluable resources such as AI innovation challenges and partnerships with Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft and Accenture.

First Steps Forward

As a launching point for this collaboration, Gigi Gupta will host a live masterclass aimed specifically at senior women leaders looking to innovate their leadership styles. This event represents the first of many initiatives designed to cultivate rich dialogues and actionable insights for women across the globe.

About ARCIS and Women in Cloud

ARCIS

ARCIS stands for a highly selective, annual leadership cohort tailored for senior women executives. The focus is on creating a tight-knit, high-trust experience that integrates structured thinking and peer exchange.

Women in Cloud

Women in Cloud is committed to bolstering women's presence in technology and leadership roles, with ongoing initiatives to create diverse economic opportunities. Their goal is to unlock $1 billion in economic access by 2030, making a substantial impact on women's participation in the tech space.

For more information about ARCIS, visit arcis.one or for details on Women in Cloud, visit womenincloud.com.