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.Â
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 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.
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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.
New Report Showcases How Female and Male MBAs Perceive Entrepreneurship and VC
Key findings from Illuminate Ventures' new report on MBA students, startups and venture capital.
Learning the ABCs of Allyship
If we're serious about showing up for others, then we have to be focused on awareness, behavior change, and consistency.
Even the Pandemic Discriminates Against Women
In some way, shape, or fashion, COVID-19 has affected everyone. However, it hasn't affected everyone equally.
An Opinion Writer Urged Jill Biden to Drop the ‘Dr.’ (He Got the Backlash He Deserved.)
Joseph Epstein’s op-ed in The Wall Street Journal was breathtakingly sexist. What on earth was he thinking — or was he even thinking at all?
A Case for Listening: Because It’s Not Always About Us
By reframing conversations as a listening opportunity, we can get ourselves closer to understanding and allyship.
The Business-for-Good Model at the Center of a Founder’s Career
A chat with the Founder of Packed with Purpose, to talk about her background, growing her company, and insights around corporate impact.