It’s Never Too Late

23 May 2013 | OOO

The journey of one Latin American entrepreneur has taught her the importance of choosing the right team and the benefits of accelerator programs.  By Angela Cois (Co-founder & COO, LastRoom) My story as entrepreneur starts late and, unfortunately, it’s not full of...

Sheryl and Marissa Make Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

22 May 2013 | OOO

Facebook COO and Lean in author Sandberg placed at #6 and Mayers placed at #32.  By Rachel Lehmann-Haupt (Editor, Women 2.0) Tech titans Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer were two of sixteen tech leaders on the infamous Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful...

What to Do When You’re Face to Face With Sexism

22 May 2013 | OOO

A female programmer who worked in tech in the 80s talks about what has changed, and what younger female technologists can do about the sexism that persists. By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) Compared with farming or carpentry, computer science may be a fairly...

10 Steps to Pulling Off a Life Pivot

22 May 2013 | OOO

How do you get unstuck when life is not what you imagined it to be? By Bo Ren (Technical Project Manager, Opower) You’re in your 20s, a couple years into your first corporate job and you feel stuck; you’re in a less-than-ideal living situation; you’re in an unhappy...

The Real Value of “Let’s do Coffee” for Women

21 May 2013 | OOO

“Women and men tend to network differently,” observed Anne Day, founder and president of Company of Women, a network for entrepreneurs in the GTA. “For women it is more about building relationships, while for men it is much more transactional,” she added. By Leah...

When Should You Start Following Your Big Dream?

21 May 2013 | OOO, Videos

When Lauren Bacon received a question from a reader who wanted to know whether she should pursue her dreams now or build up a financial cushion, she turned to consultant Elizabeth Crook for advice. This video captures their insightful discussion.  By Lauren Bacon...

5 Tips for Making Your Telecommuting Team a Success

21 May 2013 | Uncategorized

The founder of FlexJobs runs her startup team entirely remotely. Here’s what she’s learned about making it work without a shared office.  By Sara Sutton Fell (Founder & CEO, FlexJobs) You’ve assembled the best thinkers in the industry for your team. ...