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.
Making Sure Women’s Voices are Heard in the Workplace
Numbers show that companies need women in the workplace, and it’s time that organizations start to invest in them. Â
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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.
11 Women Who Shook the Blockchain Space in 2018
A gentle reminder that not everyone involved in blockchain looks the same.
No Room for Complacency on Gender Equity – What Men Need to Do
There is still a lot more work for everyone – including empowered men such as me - to do.
The Power of the Individual in Addressing Systemic Challenges
Laws and policy changes will help the cause, but massive change truly begins at the individual level.
Investing Philosophies That Change the Founder Landscape
An excerpt from Jennifer LeBlanc's Changing Tides: Powerful Strategies for Female Founders.
Zeta Founder on Focus, User Understanding and a Supportive Spouse as Keys to Success
We sat down with Aditi Shekar to talk about her business, raising a pre-seed round, supportive spouses and managing finances with your significant other.
Six Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
One woman's advice to others on combatting the times you struggle to accept your own success.