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.
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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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.
Don’t Let B.S. Stop You From Building it Bigger
A 4-step process to help you identify your limiting beliefs and use them to serve the best version of you and your business or career.
Being an Ally: Engage in Women’s Initiatives and Inclusion Events
By leaning in as an ally at events important to your female colleagues, you'll demonstrate support for women you work with and model engagement for other men.
Fresh Data on Women in VC Paints a Picture of Both Urgency and Opportunity
A new report from Women in VC suggests that women partners & fund managers need more access and support to pave a new path in venture capital.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Power of the Female Brain
The death last month of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court’s feminist icon, continues to bring her historic life and legacy to America’s collective consciousness.
Report: The Pandemic’s Effect on New Founders
Findings from a recent report conducted by Female Founders Alliance on how founders have fared the last several months.
5 Tips for Building Your Entrepreneur Power Circle
By connecting in meaningful and pragmatic ways, you can create a power circle of fellow entrepreneurs, and increase your chances of success.