A deep dive into the challenges of raising your first venture capital fund
Experiences and learnings (including mistakes!) of one investor’s journey from angel to first-time fund manager.
Connecting with curiosity (and a discussion about career mobility)
We all know connectivity and strength of your networks can directly influence your long-term career prospects. But – ugh – networking. How can we bette equip ourselves to take the risk?
What the “Cult of the Founder” Gets Wrong
VCs have touted the phrase: “We invest in founders.” That system is broken, and we need to break the cycles that have created a limited field of successful entrepreneurs and stunted the growth of both ideas and profit.
The Power of an Equitable Parental Leave Policy
One Series A Founder & CEO walks through her experiences being pregnant while running her startup, and the leave policy she put in place to support parents in her workforce.
Performance is NOT a Predictor of Leadership Potential. So What Is?
Many variables get in the way of identifying the people who could make great leaders. These four factors provide a powerful framework for identifying people who will be strong.
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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.
Fundraising for Your Startup? Put These on Your Must-Read List.
Founders raising any type of capital are, by nature, voracious researchers and learners, and take advice from wherever they can get it.
How To Nail Your Next Salary Negotiation
It’s important to know what you’re worth ahead of time—and always negotiate unless the company tells you that they won’t budge.
NEVERTHELESS: A Film About Sexual Harassment, Privilege and More
Taking a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time’s Up, NEVERTHELESS follows the intimate stories of 7 individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or school context.
The Next Generation of Investors: Crowdfunding, Syndicates, and New Ways of Raising Money
A discussion from several industry experts on alternative forms of startup financing such as crowdfunding, debt and syndicates, and their implications on growth.
Think Cupcakes: A Quick Refresher on Lean Startup
Janice Fraser, Partner at Seneca VC, shares how to think about lean startup - what lean is, isn't and how it can prevent failure before it happens.
Unexpected Questions that Drive us as Founders
Several questions one founder started to answer that drove her to think more deeply about her company.