Converting Gateway Disruptions into Personal Transformations
Disruptions are breaks in the normal course. But what if we could turn this instability into possibility, and make ourselves better leaders?
How to pitch early-stage VCs in today’s bear market
In today’s uncertain market climate, VCs are looking for an excuse to pass on a deal. How can you convince them to invest in you?
AI-powered wearable startup, GirlBuzz, receives $500M from Extremely First Ventures to democratize personality feedback for professional women
New funding into wearable unicorn startup, who says their wearable personality buzzer will be out of beta later this year.
A reminder: Why you should ask for what you’re worth
Whether you’re in the job search phase or have been with your company awhile, consider these valid reasons why you should ask for additional compensation.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Taking parental 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.
Connecting with curiosity (and a discussion about career mobility)
We all know connectivity and strength of your networks can directly influence your long-term career prospects. But - ugh - networking. How can we bette equip ourselves to take the risk?
What the “Cult of the Founder” Gets Wrong
VCs have touted the phrase: “We invest in founders.” That system is broken, and we need to break the cycles that have created a limited field of successful entrepreneurs and stunted the growth of both ideas and profit.
The Power of an Equitable Parental Leave Policy
One Series A Founder & CEO walks through her experiences being pregnant while running her startup, and the leave policy she put in place to support parents in her workforce.
Performance is NOT a Predictor of Leadership Potential. So What Is?
Many variables get in the way of identifying the people who could make great leaders. These four factors provide a powerful framework for identifying people who will be strong.
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.