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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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 Different Perspectives Matter in VC and the Boardroom
Kristin Gunther, Partner at Revolution Growth, talks about how her perspective has helped her become the investor she is today.
It’s Delegation Time
Alana Karen has worked for 17 years at Google, and has learned a lot along the way. She shares her experience around delegation as a manager.
6 Pieces Of Advice For My 18-Year-Old Self
This founder thinks about what she would say if she could turn back time and give herself some valuable advice based on the many lessons she's learned along the way.
The 3 Things Every Founder Needs to Know Before Raising Money
Raising money isn't easy. Here are three things every founder should consider if they're thinking seriously about the venture capital route.
Honesty and Team Drive the Founder of this New York City-based Women’s Hub
Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO of Luminary, talks about her career and inspiration for her new women's professional and social hub in New York City.
Board Diversity Improves Risk Oversight
Boards play a critical role in the oversight of risk - identifying, assessing, mitigating and managing it. Here's why diversity matters.