Being the nice girl is a superpower (oh, and stop saying “sorry”)
We sat down with Fran Hauser to talk about creating psychological safety, recognizing the value you bring to the table, and much (much!) more.
My internal critic follows me into web3
Being in a disruptive space is exciting, but can also be daunting. One web3 pro talks through her process of managing her internal critic, and how we can all think about our own.
Does Company Size Impact Happiness at Work?
Here’s what the size of your firm says about your happiness, according to data from employees experiences with exclusion in the workplace.
Your Startup Grows Faster than Your People
A lesson learned for startup founders: Planning early for team growth can pay dividends down the road, especially when your startup is growing fast.
The Changing Gender Roles in Family Finances
In general, family finances have been considered more of a male responsibility. But women are now making more money, starting businesses, investing… and taking over the finances at home.
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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.
When Founders Meet Funders, Great Things Happen
On May 31st, 2019, Women 2.0 and Seneca VC hosted their first Founders + Funders event, a "one-day conference in San Francisco that dives into...
There’s No Crying in Newsrooms: What Women Have Learned about What It Takes to Lead [Book Review]
This book chronicles several media veterans, women who never imagined that women entering news would face many of the same battles they did.
Strategic Thinking, We Meet Again
Strategic Thinking may be the first place where you’re asked to go out on a limb, make a plan, and lead. Don’t shy away from it, but bring a raincoat just in case.
3 Ways that Founders Go Wrong with VCs In the Room
Before you head into your next pitch, here are three of the most common ways founders go wrong with VCs in the meeting, and how you can fix it.
Learning The Art Of Saying ‘No’
If you keep feeling like the yes-women, here's how a simple "no" can change your life.
Diversity in Leadership and its Impact on Society as a Whole
It's not only important for minorities to be included in the workforce, but it's beneficial for society when we tap quality talent.