It was almost a full year ago that I had a doctor’s appointment confirming my diagnosis of infertility. I was looking at a future of months with 8+ doctors’ appointments and countless blood draws. I realized I had to change my entire lifestyle if I wanted to grow my...
As part of our Founders + Funders NYC 2019 summit, held on November 8th and co-organized with Seneca VC and SheWorx, we brought together an exciting group of startup founders and investors for a day of learning, networking and growth. KJ Miller, CEO and...
Over the last few years, it’s become trendy for organizations in the social impact space to tout their commitment to “co-design” — or the practice of involving stakeholders in designing processes, products, and services. In education, especially, co-design is often...
Although we’ve come a long way in terms of closing the gender gap, the world of venture capital is still dominated by men. Male investors far outnumber their female counterparts, and the same goes for those seeking investment. While the struggle to access adequate...
The most frightening moment of my life was the day I walked into “Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies” during my sophomore year at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Born and raised as a Latino male, I quickly learned the rigid expectations and boundaries of...
Twomentor recently released insights that point to the true impact the formal mentorship programs can have on an organization in Understanding the Return on Investment of Workplace Mentoring Initiatives. “Across the board, companies that invest in formal...
I’m listening to a familiar story. It’s from a former co-worker of mine who began a job at a start-up six months ago. He’s now quitting. While he told them during the hiring process that he would need a flexible schedule and potentially time off due to a parent’s...
Despite our best efforts, the STEM gender gap isn’t closing at an acceptable rate. And the gap is more prevalent in some areas than others. “Over 30 years, the percentage of engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded to women has risen very little and currently hovers...
As part of our Founders + Funders SF 2019 summit, held in partnership with Seneca VC, we brought together an exciting group of startup founders and investors for a day of learning, networking and growth. Brianne Kimmel, Founder & Managing Partner at Work Life, led...
A few months ago, I found out I was pregnant. My entire world changed quite drastically and quickly – in a positive way, of course. Let’s rewind a bit. I was six weeks pregnant when I was on a video conference call and someone asked me when I planned on having...