What I Talk About When I Talk about Women in Product

6 October 2015 | Uncategorized

When we talk about women in technology, women in product roles are rarely included. By Merci Victoria Grace (Product Management Lead, Slack) This post originally appeared on Medium.  Thanks to the incredible women and their allies who refused to let the haters stop...

Making the Case for Grace Hopper on the $10 Bill

5 October 2015 | Motivation

One of the first female computer programers made contributions that continue to impact our daily lives. Theresa O’Neil (SVP of Marketing, PowerReviews) For the first time since Martha Washington graced the $1 silver certificate more than a century ago, a woman...

5 Ways Introverts Can Take Networking to the Next Level

3 October 2015 | OOO

You don’t have to be outgoing to be good at networking.  By Jessica Baker (Founder & CEO, Aligned Signs and COO, Growth Circle) This post originally appeared on Young Entrepreneur Council. Have you felt awkward and self-conscious in the company of strangers?...

What I Do: A Year of Diversity Work at Pandora

2 October 2015 | Workplace

A reflection on a year of diversity work and the story behind diversity numbers at Pandora. By Lisa Lee (Senior Diversity Manager, Pandora) This post originally appeared on Medium. I joined Pandora in May of 2014 to help the company reflect the diversity of its...

Is Vertical Integration Right For Your Startup?

1 October 2015 | Uncategorized

Consider the realities of executing before making the leap. By Stephanie McLean (Founder, Trendy Treat) There are various facets of any venture. As my business gains traction, like many entrepreneurs, I find myself at a crossroads questioning if vertical integration...
How Small Teams Can Create a Thoughtful Company Culture

How Small Teams Can Create a Thoughtful Company Culture

30 September 2015 | Uncategorized

How to hire the right people when your company and team values aren’t yet fully defined.  By Laura Behrens Wu (Founder & CEO, Shippo) This is part seven of a series from one of our How To Conference speakers. Laura Behrens Wu spoke on our panel How to Create...

The Fastest Way to Train Employees: Microlearning

29 September 2015 | Uncategorized

Breaking employee education into bite-sized nuggets can be efficient and cost effective.  By Brigg Patten Want to propel yourself far ahead of your competition? Then it’s time to make use of new training methods for both yourself and your employees. This includes...
Why I Left the Best Job in the World

Why I Left the Best Job in the World

28 September 2015 | OOO

Why I’m leaving Andreessen Horowitz to study to become a software engineer. By Preethi Kasireddy (Student, Hack Reactor) This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. Today was my last day at Andreessen Horowitz. I feel deeply fortunate to have worked with some of...
4 Women-Led Startups Disrupting Travel

4 Women-Led Startups Disrupting Travel

25 September 2015 | Uncategorized

Startups that make traveling less of a hassle and help you find good, local food. By Craig Newmark (Founder, craigconnects) This post originally appeared on craigconnects.org. Hey, I travel quite a bit. I travel for public service and philanthropy, not business; I...