Angel City and the Sparking of a Cultural Shift
From the outset, the goal was to create a team - an institution - that had staying power and purpose. And so far, it's working.
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AI-powered wearable startup, GirlBuzz, receives $500M from Extremely First Ventures to democratize personality feedback for professional women
New funding into wearable unicorn startup, who says their wearable personality buzzer will be out of beta later this year.
Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America
A review of Dahlia Lithwick's new book, Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America, delving into the efforts of women lawyers during the Trump years.
The Dishwasher Paradox and the Costs of Efficiency
One reason why working women have shouldered more housework in a post-Covid, work-from-home world? Because they can. But what if they just don't?
My internal critic follows me into web3
Being in a disruptive space is exciting, but can also be daunting. One web3 pro talks through her process of managing her internal critic, and how we can all think about our own.
The Changing Gender Roles in Family Finances
In general, family finances have been considered more of a male responsibility. But women are now making more money, starting businesses, investing... and taking over the finances at home.
The Underserved Market of Menopause
The history, market opportunity and investment outlook for the traditionally taboo space of menopause.
The Economic Case(s) for Abortion Access
Make no mistake: The fight for reproductive rights is about human rights. People should have the right to decide what happens to their bodies. Period.
Employer retaliation violates anti-discrimination laws
A lawyer's breakdown of the important issues around pregnancy discrimination and any ensuing employer retaliation.
“The Future Majority” and How it will Reshape Brand Loyalty
Research released this week takes an in-depth look at the Black, Latina, AAPI women and LGBTQIA individuals 40 and under who will reshape the future of brand expectations and loyalty.
Are VCs Racist? Explaining the Capital Gap
An experienced venture capitalist dives into the difficult topic of who truly has access to capital, and how that access is often gained.
Hubris, Power and Equity in Silicon Valley: The Cult of We
Upon reading The Cult of We - a deep-dive on the fall of WeWorks - this senior legal pro draws insights on the inequalities baked into the startup ecosystem.
Reality TV About Social Justice? Give Me a Break. Media, You’re Failing Miserably.
Highlighting philanthropy by celebrating the largess of celebrities is the wrong direction—and it continues to limit our impact in the world.
Creating Order Out of the Coronavirus Chaos
The pandemic isn’t a crisis we’re experiencing—it’s chaos. But that's not necessarily a bad thing - out of chaos, we can create new order.Â
The Britney Spears Case: It’s Time We Stop Mishandling Mental Health Issues
This lawyer shares her views on how recent a limelight has underscored how poorly the US has handled mental health.