Report: Women in UK Venture Capital
A report released last week highlights the stark realities of DEI progress – or lack thereof – in the EU investing scene over the last several years.
The Invisible Saboteur: How Imposter Syndrome Silenced Me (and How to Fight Back!)
Have you ever stood on the precipice of success, gazed into the bright expanse of your potential, and thought, “What if they find out I have no idea what I’m doing?” If you just nodded, welcome to the club. In the early years of my career as I climbed the corporate...
The power of feminine traits in leadership
Leadership qualities are not inherently masculine or feminine, but a blend of traits and skills that can be harnessed by anyone. However, there's been a growing appreciation for the unique strengths often associated with feminine traits and their impact on leadership...
Four common mistakes founders make during the VC fundraising process
Securing VC funding is not a guaranteed path to success and founders often make common mistakes that can hinder your fundraising efforts.
Winning the competition against yourself
Hey! We're trying out a few new AI-generated photos for our headers. Let us know what you think! Simone Biles, the US gymnast who famously left the 2021 Tokyo Olympics voluntarily, recently returned to competition and won the 2023 US championship. Biles is an amazing...
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So now you’re a VP? How to manage your management role (as a woman).
Once you reach upper management, interactions and processes change and upgrade. Here are insights on how to nail the role.
Taking on Imposter Syndrome Head On
An excerpt from Coline Monsarrat's new book "You Are Not an Imposter: Unlock Your True Potential So You Can Thrive in Life".
Bigger isn’t always better. Better is better.
Growth doesn’t have to mean bigger. Growth can also mean improvement, and in most cases, better almost always leads to bigger.
How to Succeed in a World Not Set Up for You
World not built for you? Reframe, take chances, and develop our own behavioral models to get ahead.
Report: Women in UK Venture Capital
A report released last week highlights the stark realities of DEI progress - or lack thereof - in the EU investing scene over the last several years.
The Invisible Saboteur: How Imposter Syndrome Silenced Me (and How to Fight Back!)
Have you ever stood on the precipice of success, gazed into the bright expanse of your potential, and thought, “What if they find out I have no...
The power of feminine traits in leadership
Leadership qualities are not inherently masculine or feminine, but a blend of traits and skills that can be harnessed by anyone. However, there's...
Four common mistakes founders make during the VC fundraising process
Securing VC funding is not a guaranteed path to success and founders often make common mistakes that can hinder your fundraising efforts.
Winning the competition against yourself
Hey! We're trying out a few new AI-generated photos for our headers. Let us know what you think! Simone Biles, the US gymnast who famously left...
Autonomy is all-powerful in the new workplace. Start with these 7 must-have skills
Now more than ever, employers want to know that workers are fully in charge. As if the complexities of accelerating technology, climate change,...
Angel City and the Sparking of a Cultural Shift
From the outset, the goal was to create a team - an institution - that had staying power and purpose. And so far, it's working.
Fundraising is tough. Very tough. It took us 70 no’s before we got a yes.
Now that they're through with fundraising, this co-founder shares some of the tips he wishes he and his team knew before they started.
Uncovering your ultimate goals by taking a Big Leap
Leadership goals can often be vague or generic. Here's how to make the Big Leap and identify the ultimate goals you want to achieve.
How To Give Feedback That Doesn’t Trigger the Impostor
Creating a feedback process where everyone feels like they win isn't easy. Here's how you can approach it better.
The Current State of Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Making entrepreneurship more inclusive will require increased access to capital, active local support networks and well-funded accelerator programs.
Key Steps to Trusting Your Instinct as a Leader
Five strategies to trust yourself and speak up for what matters most to you as a leader.
Intersectionality, Common Ground and Listening
Intersectionality "refers to the idea that none of us can be defined by a single label, but only through a combination of social identities."
Startup Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
This three-time YC founder shares some of the things she's learned on her journey, especially the "what not to do"s.
6 reasons we stay stuck
The most well-intentioned and practical advice can lead us to banging our head against the wall. Each hit a bruise to our self-esteem. Why?