Embiggening, Setting Intentions and Making Room for the Voices Around You
A discussion with Judith Martinez, CEO of InHerShoes and globally renowned voice for gender equity and social advocacy, on humanizing and empowering voices.
Bear market? Here’s why you should get gender-smart.
A downturn is the moment to be making long term plays that will pay dividends for years to come. Investing with a gender-lens is one way to maximize on that.
The Underserved Market of Menopause
The history, market opportunity and investment outlook for the traditionally taboo space of menopause.
Diversity is Friction at its Finest
Achieving DEI goals cannot come at the cost of eliminating friction. Here 5 lessons on how diversity generates constructive friction and how to harness that friction.
SWITCH Dinner at Collision Conference 2022
SWITCH's Dinner was co-hosted by Kate Brodock, CEO of SWITCH and GP of The W Fund, and Zoey McKenzie, Investor and Advisor, and presented by UNACTO. We loved seeing our friends, old and new, and are excited to share photos from the event! We kindly ask that you credit...
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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.
The ONE Question You Must Be Able to Answer When Meeting a VC (and How to Nail it!)
How to answer the question you'll most likely always get when you're raising funds for your startup.
Our Favorite Startups From Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 Batch
Diversity in startups may still be lacking, so we put a spotlight on some of our favorite women-founded companies from Y Combinator's Winter 2019 Batch.
How We Make a 32-hour, 4-day Week Work For Us
This successful Founder talks about how her team has implemented a 32-hour work week and still stay ahead-of-the-curve.
How Technology is Helping to Advance Gender Equality
Internet access, automation, and other digital tools have helped to remove some of the barriers keeping women from pursuing educational opportunities, participating in the workplace, and having their voices heard.
Dealing With Frustration on the Job
One senior manager at Google describes how's she's experienced and dealt with frustration in her 17 years at the company.
Why Every Diversity Advocate Needs to Watch “Arrival”
Three reasons why every diversity advocate needs to watch this movie and why it’s relevant to your role in diversity and inclusion.