12 April 2013 | Uncategorized
Research suggests the majority of mergers and acquisitions fall short of achieving their strategic objectives. So why is Yahoo! acquired so many startups? By Frieda Edgette (Founder, Novos) Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer is making headlines again. As part of its growth...
12 April 2013 | Uncategorized
Education is ripe for disruption, and women entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the movement. By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0) From the educational aspect of gamifying the improvement and education of people, the possibilities are endless...
12 April 2013 | Uncategorized
While Astia and Golden Seeds remain the hubs of angel and first VC round funding exclusively for women entrepreneurs, Double Digit Academy emerges as a one-day bootcamp to prepare women for raising capital. By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)...
11 April 2013 | Uncategorized
A financial advisor to startups believes all entrepreneurs can quickly and easily get a handle on their financial operations. By Lili Balfour (Founder & CEO, Atelier Advisors) One of the top reasons companies fail is that they run out of money. That seems easy to...
11 April 2013 | Uncategorized
The key distinction here is between culture and values. You don’t need people to fit your culture – but you do need them to reflect your values. By Lauren Bacon (Author, The Boss of You) One of the real challenges of diversifying your team is that – at the risk of...