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.
What to do after you’ve been laid off
There’s nothing fun about getting laid off. While it may feel like getting to the next step ASAP makes sense, it’s crucial to be intentional about how to move forward. Here’s how.
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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.
10 Things Every Early Stage Founder Needs to Stay Resilient
You don't need to have all of the answers, but when we're going through difficult situations, these things are valuable.
How to Manage Your Cashflow in Uncertain Times
15 founders talked to us about how they've weathered the last few weeks of COVID-19, decreased consumer spending, and a general down economy.
YC Demo Day Goes Virtual. For Better, or for Worse? (And Women Founders!)
This year's Y Combinator Demo Day was forced online due to COVID-19. We run through the pros and cons, and also highlight some of our favorite women founders.
After Seeing Over 10,000 Job Interviews, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Getting in the Door
Even though other humans are the surest path to a job offer, most job-seekers don’t start with people, they start with the internet.
What You Need to Know About Startup Finances
Aimee Fearon, CFO of Newsela, talks through how founders should think about their finance function, from early stage to Series C.
Systemic solutions for systemic change: why your unconscious bias trainings aren’t checking The Box
In order to combat bias and build diverse and inclusive workplaces, companies must address the systems that allow bias to influence decisions.