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...
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, and globalization weren’t enough to create a sense of unease in business and the workplace. Then add the after effects of a...
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.
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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.
Creating Order Out of the Coronavirus Chaos
The pandemic isn’t a crisis we’re experiencing—it’s chaos. But that's not necessarily a bad thing - out of chaos, we can create new order.Â
Unproven
A long-time founder sits in the fact that, while things may be moving forward for women following her footsteps, there's still a long way to go.
The Most Destructive Advice for Female Founders
As an exited founder and startup mentor, Holly Liu has seen plenty of good and bad advice given to woman founders. Here's some of the most destructive.
All You Need is Love: How to Nurture Compassionate Love in the Workplace
Leaders who take these intentional steps to create environments of care, affection, tenderness, forgiveness and kindness can transform their workplaces.
Book Review: Developing Your Swagger and Becoming What You Want
A professional's take on Swagger, a recently-published book on developing self-belief and turning it into a major strength.
The Britney Spears Case: It’s Time We Stop Mishandling Mental Health Issues
This lawyer shares her views on how recent a limelight has underscored how poorly the US has handled mental health.