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...
The Economic Case(s) for Abortion Access
Make no mistake: The fight for reproductive rights is about human rights. People should have the right to decide what happens to their bodies. Period.
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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.
3 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Startup
The Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund offers advice to startup
Here’s How I Promoted Gender Equality At My Company––And Why It Worked
How a change in the leadership structure and doing away with the existing hierarchy allowed this CEO to create a more diverse workplace.
If She Can See It, She Can Be It: Why Sara Blakely’s Cameo on Billions was Everything
Sometimes you have to see the thing to know it exists. That's why having a wildly successful female founder in a cameo was everything.
Educating Girls: A Central Key To Nigeria’s Development
Education of children can have a profound affect on societies and economies. One Nigerian reflects on the impact educating girls could have on her country.
SXSW: Women Founder and Funder “Stuff” to Check Out (If You Even Have a Free Spot In Your Schedule)
You have to be focused these days if you're going to nail SXSW. If startups is your thing - running one or investing in them - here area few events to earmark.
A Founder in Vienna Saw an Opening for Retirees in the Future of Work
We sat down to chat with Klaudia Bachinger, Co-Founder and CEO of WisR, a job platform for retirees and experienced workers.