Runwei™ is revolutionizing financial inclusion by dismantling the barriers that keep historically underfunded entrepreneurs from accessing capital. With AI-powered funding intelligence, Runwei™ bridges the systemic funding gap by connecting entrepreneurs with equity-free, debt-free capital and critical business resources. Unlike legacy financial institutions that rely on outdated credit metrics, Runwei™ optimizes capital flows using machine learning, predictive analytics, and a collaborative ecosystem model. Runwei™ does not merely offer funding solutions—it architects an ecosystem where funding inefficiencies cease to exist.
Aixa Elgazwe is a visionary entrepreneur and changemaker, dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for historically marginalized communities. She founded Runwei™ after recognizing the systemic challenges entrepreneurs face in accessing non-debt, non-equity capital. Through Runwei™, she is democratizing access to funding and resources, ensuring that socially and economically disadvantaged founders can thrive.
Prior to launching Runwei™, Aixa founded TrustFundRegistry™, an innovative gift registry platform designed to help BIPOC families build and transfer intergenerational wealth. Her dedication to financial empowerment extends to her volunteer work, where she developed and led an investment education program for underprivileged youth in New York City, equipping teens aged 15-18 with financial literacy and wealth-building strategies.
Aixa’s impact and leadership have earned her prestigious recognition. In 2024, she was selected for Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program and the SOCAP 24 Fellowship. Previously, in 2023, she was awarded the Halcyon Fellowship, participated in the 2Gether International Incubator powered by Microsoft, and received funding and support from Visible Hands VC, VHLX Fellowship, and the Techstars Founder Catalyst program.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Aixa is a certified project manager, bringing a strategic and execution-driven approach to her ventures. Her unwavering commitment to financial inclusion, innovation, and social impact continues to redefine economic mobility, making her a force for change in the entrepreneurial ecosystem