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.
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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.
The End of Mentorship
As we face humanity’s biggest crisis in our lifetimes — this founder has come to a destabilizing realization: There are no experts on how to lead right now.
What Startup Investing Looks Like in the Next Six Months
We talked with several experienced venture capitalists to get their take on what founders should expect in the next several months as they're fundraising.
When Workplace Bullying Goes Remote…
People can be rude via email, chat, and phone. Layer on pandemic levels of stress and online aggression between coworkers can increase. Here's what to do.
7 Things Every Founder Needs to Know About Fundraising in the Time of Coronavirus
It's an incredibly uncertain time for anyone trying to grow a startup right now. Here are several things to think about as you navigate this new reality.
Expert Advice for When You’re Ignored in Meetings
Find yourself being blatantly ignored in a business meeting? Here are several things to do - and not to do - to come out on top.
I’m Tired of Being Superwoman
How are women expected to get into and more importantly, stay, in leadership roles when there are so many daily struggles that continue to pose barriers?