When I created billion dollar fantasy sports company, FanDuel in 2009, I had no idea what challenges awaited my co-founders and I. Strong relationships are what got us through the toughest trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, which is why I resolved to create...
I’m a mentor to several first-time founders. They’re all whip-smart, driven, ambitious, and often in the early stages of building their companies – finding the right markets, developing their products, and looking for investors. One of the questions my mentees often...
Meet the female founders busting the myth that women don’t belong in the billion-dollar-valuation club. By Lisa Calhoun (General Partner, Valor Ventures) This story first appeared on Inc.com. Unicorns: that rare breed of startup with a valuation of a billion...
By Simone Brummelhuis (Founder, TheNextWomen) Lesley Eccles, Founder of FanDuel, is in a good mood. The company has just raised a series A funding due to its success in the market. Time for an update and interview with Lesley: Simone Brummelhuis: So, what’s the...