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.
Taking parental leave leave as a founder: Setting you and your team up for success
Check Warner, General Partner at Ada Ventures talks about her journey as a mother, a boss, and an investor, and how each has informed an open conversation about having children while running a company.
4 trends and challenges for Impact Investing & Social Innovation in 2023
As issues like climate change and criminal justice become increasingly acute, innovation and capital flock to address them. But are we assessing them in the right way?
Raising capital in a down economy
One seasoned founder talks through how to think about fundraising in a world that definitely isn’t favoring the startup CEO.
Congratulations investors. We’ve now stooped to a new low of 1.9%.
Thought things were getting better? Think again. A frank discussion on our industry moving in the wrong direction, complete with rage and empathy.
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The ethnicity pay gap
Closing the ethnicity pay gap isn't just one person's job - we all have a role to play. It takes intention and focus from everybody involved, and it can't be achieved unless we all work together.
Congress bumped up workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees
An examination and comparison of two new laws that offer increased protections for pregnant and nursing workers.
A Reading List on Empathy and Allyship for 2023
Hit a few of the topics relevant to today's discourse around creating a more empathetic workplace.
A Leader’s Reading List for 2023
So much packed into this reading list for professionals and leaders in any size company, from building skills and boundaries, to realities of the ecosystem, to thoughts on workplace policies.
A Funder’s Reading List for 2023
A list of key readings for investors as they go into 2023, from new markets, to fundraising and dealflow, to larger ecosystem issues and eliminating bias in your process.
A Founder’s Reading List for 2023
A meaty list of key readings for founders as they go into 2023, from fundraising advice, to lessons learned, to structuring your startup and more.
10 axioms that allow women to play a game of their design, under their rules
Play brings out people’s greatest imagination and reduces fear of losing. There's no such thing as a wrong move when you’re playing your own game. Here are ten of the axioms that guide play.
Stop saying “sorry”. Start saying “no”.
Creating boundaries and setting a fence around the things that really matter in your work is a powerful way to make sure you're aligning your time with your goals.
What to do after you’ve been laid off
There's nothing fun about getting laid off. While it may feel like getting to the next step ASAP makes sense, it's crucial to be intentional about how to move forward. Here's how.
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?
How women (and men) invest in startups
A newly released report shows that women are an untapped source of funding for startups and can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy.
A deep dive into the challenges of raising your first venture capital fund
Experiences and learnings (including mistakes!) of one investor's journey from angel to first-time fund manager.
What does gender have to do with negotiation?
When you think about the impression you want to make, certain postures, comments, and gestures will come to mind. Some of these ideas about how to behave will come to you based on your gender.
Being the nice girl is a superpower (oh, and stop saying “sorry”)
We sat down with Fran Hauser to talk about creating psychological safety, recognizing the value you bring to the table, and much (much!) more.
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.
Does Company Size Impact Happiness at Work?
Here's what the size of your firm says about your happiness, according to data from employees experiences with exclusion in the workplace.
Your Startup Grows Faster than Your People
A lesson learned for startup founders: Planning early for team growth can pay dividends down the road, especially when your startup is growing fast.
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.
Embiggening, Setting Intentions and Making Room for the Voices Around You
A discussion with Judith Martinez, CEO of InHerShoes and globally renowned voice for gender equity and social advocacy, on humanizing and empowering voices.