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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Leadership and Change Management for Startup Founders: Tips to get started and how to sustain success
20% of new businesses fail in their first two years, 45% in the first five, and 65% in the first 10. How can you avoid being part of these stats?
These leaders show that allyship is easier than you think
Four easy ways to start being an ally in the workplace.
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.
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...
The Art of Being Unapologetic
Are you apologizing too much as a Founder & CEO? Here are several insights on how to reverse an "I'm sorry" into a position of strength.
Achieving Escape Velocity: Keeping Your Burn Rate Under Control
The VP of Entrepreneurship Programs at Draper University shares her learnings on startup burn rates, and how to make sure they stay within your control.
Arlan Hamilton: Breaking Barriers and Empowering the Next Wave of Black Female Investors
The Founder of Backstage Capital has plenty of advice for black women who are getting started as investors. Here, she shares her wisdom and success stories.
Three Powerful Game Thinking Concepts to Help Investors Make Smart Decisions
How to solve startup growth problems as a founder and make portfolio decisions as an investor by applying the theories of Game Thinking.
4 Leadership Skills Every Woman Should Focus On
What are those leadership qualities that make a business successful all around, and how can you best develop those skills?
As a Latina in tech I’m part of the 1%, just not the right 1%
This tech executive says it’s absolutely imperative that you get back up every single time you’re knocked down.
What Is The ROI Of Diversity? Why Creating A Culture Of Inclusivity Is More Than Fair—It’s Smart Business
To be profitable in a globalized economy, companies need access to the insights, experiences, and worldviews of the entire marketplace—not just a small percentage of it.