The Dishwasher Paradox and the Costs of Efficiency
One reason why working women have shouldered more housework in a post-Covid, work-from-home world? Because they can. But what if they just don’t?
How women (and men) invest in startups
A newly released report shows that women are an untapped source of funding for startups and can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy.
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.
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Enriching leadership skills while moving from Founder to CEO
The shift from Founder to CEO is a big one. Here are three components that are crucial for making that transition.
Hollywood scandal highlights employer responsibilities in harassment cases
A lawyer well-versed in workplace sexual harassment cases gives us a script for success, using the Blakely v Baldoni case a center piece.
Facing down bullies at the workplace
Office bully? You may be able to curtail the abuse through your own devices — and in the process show the bully you refuse to be tyrannized.
Will the $150 Billion Investment in AI Ever Pay Off?
The surge in AI investments, totaling $150 billion, has sparked significant debate among business leaders, economists, and technologists. Is it worth it?
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.
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.
AI… the perfect complement to human insight?
Startups are agile, making them great environments to adopt new technologies like AI. But is agility alone enough?
Why Half of My Investors Are Women
This founder explains why he made the diversification of his investors a top priority when he was fundraising for his company.
The Gap Table: A Discussion on Capital Table Management
A discussion on capital management, including its role in addressing the gender gap in founder equity. Part of Founders + Funders SF 2019.
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.