Anne Wojcicki, CEO of 23andMe, talks personalized medicine and FDA politics. By Christina Farr (Staff Writer, VentureBeat) 23andMe’s chief executive Anne Wojcicki kicks off her stilettos and sinks into a couch. Minutes into our interview, it’s clear that...
Through mentorship, investments, and co-working, Eileen Burbidge is making a big impact in the UK’s cozy tech world. By Christina Farr (Staff Writer, VentureBeat) Through mentorship, investments, and co-working, Eileen Burbidge is making a big impact in the UK’s cozy...
An inside look at how Sheryl Sandberg’s book and the groups it spawned are impacting three Bay Area companies. By Christina Farr (Reporter, VentureBeat) Lean In is more than just a book. It’s a plea for Silicon Valley’s tech companies to evolve beyond the...
Christina Farr interviews the Women 2.0 conference speaker. By Christina Farr (Reporter, VentureBeat) For her first company, Danae Ringelmann set off on a mission to “democratize finance.” No pressure or anything. Astonishingly, Ringelmann is well on her way to...
More founders are taking the time to publicly acknowledge their failure. What’s behind the trend and is it a good thing? By Christina Farr (Reporter, VentureBeat) A succession of high-profile founders recently threw in the towel, making January seem like a hell...