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.
SWITCH at Collision Conference 2022
SWITCH had a fantastic time hosting fantastic founders, investors and ecosystem leaders who were in attendance at this year’s Collision Conference in Toronto. Photos are here!
Explaining Some Employment Implications of Overturning Roe v. Wade
What does employment law have to do with abortion rights, you might ask? Here are some of the ramifications for the workplace.
8 Ways to Get Women Back into the WorkforceÂ
As companies face alarming labor shortages, employers must examine how to bring women back into the workforce.
The Underserved Market of LGBTQ+ Health
This investor highlights stigmatized (but real!) topics that desperately need to be addressed in the world of healthcare.
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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.
Imagine Bernie Sanders as a Woman
The biggest obstacle any woman has faced and will continue to face is that she is not a man.
The Workplace: Patriarchy’s Weakest Link
Unlike other areas where the effects of weakening patriarchy are harder to measure and slower to move, workplace metrics are easier to track and quicker to change.
The economics of the UK gender pay gap
Data released by 10,000 large UK companies in 2018 showed that salary gaps still exist in favour of men for all sectors. There’s clearly still a long way to go.
This Tech Teacher of the Year Wants to Stomp Out Math Phobia and Level the Playing Field
Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering professor and instructional designer Petra Bonfert-Taylor plays a major role in achieving gender parity in mathematics.
How the Founder of Mi Padrino is Fixing the Grind of Traditional Event Planning
Kim Gamez has had many similar ups and downs to those faced by her fellow female founders, as well as a few unique ones of her own.
A Legal Leg for Women to Stand On in the Workplace
Answering questions about getting legal counsel on discrimination or harassment issues at work.