How to Build an Standout Team of Startup Advisors
You don’t have to go it alone. A well-rounded team of individuals will help your company grow.
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Top 10 Female Founder Unicorns
Meet the female founders busting the myth that women don't belong in the billion-dollar-valuation club.
Pregnant? Tips for Bootstrapping, Fundraising and Running Your Business
"I honestly didn’t feel like there was any more pressure on me than my male counterparts… until I found out I was pregnant."
How I Finally Got to Build Something That Mattered
A recent City Meetup Chicago speaker shares the bumps and hurdles of her entrepreneurial journey.
5 Key Steps to Landing Funding From Your Dream VC
Competition for VC funding is fierce, so how can you secure the investment your business needs?
How to Help Make Your Tech Startup a More Diverse Workplace
You know the lack of diversity is hurting company, but does your boss, senior leadership and CEO? Here’s how spark change at your job.
6 Secrets to Raising a Friends and Family Round of Funding
Blood may be thicker than water, but things can get tricky when family (and friends) are your investors. Here’s how one founder made it work.
Startup Founders: The One No-Ifs-Ands-Or-Buts Action You Need to Take Right Now
Janice Fraser, LUXr co-founder and CEO, shares her advice for founders. By Ayesha Rizvi (Multimedia & Editorial Assistant, Women 2.0)...
Randi Zuckerberg Aims to Help Women and Kids Untangle Their Digital Lives
Are we too plugged in? Randi Zuckerberg sets out to answer this question in two new books -- and an interview with Women 2.0.
When Is Rapid Growth Bad for Your Business?
Rapid growth is great, right? Not always argues this founder who lays out the situations where growing too fast can harm your business.
Past PITCH Finalist: The Experience Gave Us the Confidence to Attend 500 Startups
The latest in our series of weekly posts catching up with past PITCH finalists. Greengar co-founder Thuy Truong talks about how the experience...
How One Fateful Experiment Changed The Future Of My Company
The demands for “PromoJam” promotions were quickly transitioning from a side-project to a full-time gig.
By Amanda MacNaughton (Co-Founder & CMO, PromoJam)
One of the most important things to understand when starting or running a business is knowing when to pivot - you must be open to change. I learned this lesson early on when one fateful experiment changed the entire course of my company forever.
It was the summer of 2009. Facebook was quickly digging MySpace’s grave, the iPhone 3Gs had just invaded the market, and Twitter was becoming mainstream. My business partner (who also happens to be my brother) and I were busy developing a new social network that focused on content monetization and distribution.
What Does The Crowdfunding Bill Mean For Women Entrepreneurs?
You can now raise capital from true "strategic investors" who are unaccredited (net worth less than $1MM). By Dana Mauriello (Co-Founder &...