“The Future Majority” and How it will Reshape Brand Loyalty
Research released this week takes an in-depth look at the Black, Latina, AAPI women and LGBTQIA individuals 40 and under who will reshape the future of brand expectations and loyalty.
Letter From the CEO: Welcome to Switch
As Women 2.0 changes over to Switch, our CEO gives context to the update, and lays out what’s to come with our 15+ year community.
Why Courage Makes a Winning Founder
The team at Victress Capital has identified four ways the most courageous founders are setting themselves apart.
Tech Founders: 10 Signs You’re “Too Late”​ to Start Working On Diversity
Startup founders often wait until growing to 50 (or 300!) employees before they start working seriously on diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or belonging.
People Who Are Authentic Don’t Have to be Perfect: Seeing Past the Facade
One woman learned to see through the facade of perfection that others put up, and hold space for them as they learned to be their own authentic selves.
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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.
This Founder is Fighting to Make the Future of Immersive Welcoming to Women and Girls
Sybil Steele has wrangled surfers, stayed highly organized, launched businesses, and raised a family. Now she's running a little company with a big mission: to inform and inspire women's journeys using technology and media.
Robots and AI Mean We Need People More Than Ever: An Interview with Sense’s Lead Data Scientist
The lead data scientist at Sense drops knowledge on Elon Musk's Overreaction to AI, how she fell in love with data, and what kind of thinkers she wants on her team next (she's hiring)...
Women Startup Challenge Finalist Dishes on Holograms, Contests, and How DJs Got Her Started
It all started with the idea to maximize DJs by letting them play multiple venues at once. Now Ashley Crowder, Women Startup Challenge finalist and co-founder of VNTANA, runs the world's first interactive hologram company. Here, she tells Women 2.0 how it's done and what she's expecting from holograms in the future.
IBM’s CMO Michelle Peluso on Recruiting Women Who Left Work Years Ago
The first thing that struck us about Michelle Peluso is how happy she is, and how great her job sounds. The second thing we noticed is that she's...
Fresh Perspectives on Venture Capital from Three NYC Investors
We were able to hear from three investors about their personal journeys in the venture capital world, as well as their advice for addressing the gender gap in VC.
Why I don’t use my real photo when messaging with customers on my website
Julia was tired of rude comments from clients she was messaging with, so she tried an experiment. Would using a man's picture change the treatment she experienced?