Two VR Co-Founders on the Key to Their Working Relationship and Industry Sisterhood
When Helena McGill and Anna Wozniewicz met back in undergrad at Chapman University’s film school, they became good friends early on and started collaborating not only on everything from school projects to independent films. Then, in 2016, they were presented...
Becoming a Leader: A Practical To-Do List
Sometimes before a big meeting, I hear Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” in my head. “The moment, you own it, you better never let it go/You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow/This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo” Yes, it says yo, and I do say that...
5 Ways To Make Your Company More Accommodating For Working Parents
Working parents have it harder than just about anyone when it comes to work-life balance. Although companies today are becoming more mindful of the stressors unique to working parents, it can still be difficult for mothers and fathers to find the kind of...
“Failing Fast” and the Importance of Focus
For years, the prevailing wisdom in the start-up world has been “fail fast.” Fail fast is an intriguing, and some would say necessary, mentality for entrepreneurs and CEOs at young, quickly-growing companies. It encourages an environment where employees and...
One Young Professional’s Entry into the World of Startups and Content Creation
A few years ago, Taylor Epps decided to leave the Jersey Shore where she grew up to spend four years in snowy Syracuse for college. While the weather was cold and sometimes unbearable for her, attending the Newhouse School gave her what she considers to have been an...
Achieving Escape Velocity: Keeping Your Burn Rate Under Control
As part of our Founders + Funders SF 2019 summit, held in partnership with Seneca VC, we brought together an exciting group of startup founders and investors for a day of learning, networking and growth. Asra Nadeem, VP of Entrepreneurship Programs at Draper...
Arlan Hamilton: Breaking Barriers and Empowering the Next Wave of Black Female Investors
For Arlan Hamilton, investors are made, not born. While she believes that some people have an innate nature to become investors, she also recognizes black women who take a different path or start from humble beginnings. Regardless of your background, Hamilton has...
Three Powerful Game Thinking Concepts to Help Investors Make Smart Decisions
As part of our Founders + Funders SF 2019 summit, held in partnership with Seneca VC, we brought together an exciting group of startup founders and investors for a day of learning, networking and growth. We were joined by Amy Jo Kim, a game designer, startup...