19 August 2013 | Uncategorized
How a DNA art startup spawned an entirely new company selling gene-based health and wellness assessments to body builders. By Lorraine Sanders (Contributing Writer, Women 2.0) For proof that the path of an entrepreneur is rarely straight, just ask Dr. Samantha...
19 August 2013 | Uncategorized
The latest in our series of posts catching up with past PITCH finalists. Tara Hunt on how “the best prize ever” made a big impact on her startup. By Dana Rosenberg (PITCH Competition Coordinator, Women 2.0) We’ve assembled 20 great judges to sift through...
17 August 2013 | Uncategorized
Why are we proud of our Founder Friday events? Because we know the impact relationships built there can have. See for yourself. By Jessica Schimm (Assistant Editor, Women 2.0) When we say that our Founder Friday events are a great place to forge real, meaningful...
16 August 2013 | Uncategorized
Are you a founder in need of pitch feedback? If so, join us for our upcoming Investor Hangouts session and meet three great investors – Jeanne Sullivan (General Partner, StarVest Partners), Carolina Dams (Partner, A2C Advisors) and Adam Quinton (Founder/CEO, Lucas...
16 August 2013 | Uncategorized
A two-time entrepreneur shares the timeless lessons she took from her first venture to apply at her second startup. By Monika Kochhar (CEO & Founder, Smartgift) The reverse of what not to do is what actually worked. In our last business, while their were...
15 August 2013 | Uncategorized
A Women 2.0 survey sheds light on why women should attend their first hackathon & startup competition and what organizers can do to encourage more women to attend. By Lauren Kim (Events Coordinator, Women 2.0) A couple months ago, Women 2.0 collected 97 responses...
15 August 2013 | Uncategorized
One co-founder explains how the people she met at Founder Friday helped her gain knowledge and insight on different components of her business. By Jessica Schimm (Assistant Editor, Women 2.0) When Nikka Umil attended her first Founder Friday in San Francisco, she was...
15 August 2013 | Uncategorized
Asking, “Can I have coffee with you to pick your brain?” is probably the worst possible way to get a meeting with someone with a busy schedule. Here’s a better approach. By Steve Blank (Serial Entrepreneur & Lecturer) Jason, an entrepreneur I’ve known for over a...
15 August 2013 | Uncategorized
Technology, especially social media, is changing how charities do business. A successful entrepreneur turned philanthropist digs into the opportunities and pitfalls. By V Cheryl Womack (Entrepreneur & Philanthropist) Ready or not, the conversation has started –...
