Co-Founder Lynda Weinman, Leader Of The Online Education Pack

21 February 2013 | Uncategorized

The site was so successful without outside capital that it didn’t really make sense to accept it. But today, lynda.com is a 400 person company with plans to expand its content and platform (Weinman won’t say more than that just yet). It can use the funding. By Ariel...

4 Programs Teaching Girls How To Code

2 January 2013 | Uncategorized

Girls need to be encouraged to pursue STEM in the classroom, not just in extracurricular activities. But these programs are a start. By Ariel Schwartz (Senior Editor, FastCompany’s Co.Exist) 10 years ago – even five years ago – it was incredibly...
XX In Health: A Retreat For Women In Healthcare

XX In Health: A Retreat For Women In Healthcare

12 November 2012 | Uncategorized

As in many sectors, healthcare has a dearth of women leaders. By Ariel Schwartz (Senior Editor, FastCompany’s Co.Exist) Just 4% of healthcare CEOs are women even though they make up 73% of medical and health services managers. And according to health technology...
Seeds: A Microlending Game Where Farmville Meets Kiva

Seeds: A Microlending Game Where Farmville Meets Kiva

12 September 2012 | Uncategorized

You don’t have to search for long to see examples of game designers focusing their talents on games that do social good. By Ariel Schwartz (Senior Editor, Co.Exist) WeTopia, a popular Farmville-style Facebook game that lets users send donations to nonprofits around...