Stories | Women 2.0

When It Comes to Inclusion, Be The Tortoise

Corey Ponder16 January 2020

We see companies mistake their speed for progress. But this shouldn't be about speed; building inclusion is about consistency.... Read More...

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Critical Steps to Improving Support and Advancement of Women in the Workforce

Editor15 January 2020

Once commitment is established from the top, there are many actions leaders can take to create cultures where diverse groups of women can succeed. ... Read More...

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How to Fundraise (Straight from the VCs’ Mouths)

Editor9 January 2020

Three top-notch VCs talk to startup founders about how they should and shouldn't raise capital from investors.... Read More...

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Here Are 12 Things You Must Do to Become a CEO

Samantha Karlin8 January 2020

Your chances of becoming a C-suite executive as a woman are a fraction of the odds a man has. Here are ways to break through the glass ceiling.... Read More...

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The Ugly Truth About Fertility Treatments and How it Interferes with Work

Colette Nataf20 December 2019

A founder comes to terms with issues of fertility, and how it impacts her ability to effectively lead her team and grow her company.... Read More...

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How Mented Got From Prototype to Being a VC-Backed Consumer Brand

Editor12 December 2019

KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented, talks about fundraising, convincing investors, product testing, influencer strategy, and more.... Read More...

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In Combating Inequity, Co-Design Doesn’t Go Far Enough. There’s a Better Way to Show You Give a Damn.

Nicole Jarbo5 December 2019

Co-design isn’t a silver bullet, and on its own, it certainly isn’t the surefire indicator of a commitment to equity that some believe it is.... Read More...

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The Funding Gap: Investing in Women – The Fix is Within Us

Fatima Zaidi5 December 2019

A glimpse at the funding landscape (and its realities), and a few things women in positions of power could do to impact it.... Read More...

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Male Allyship: The Kryptonite to Silicon Valley’s Leadership Diversity Problem

Michael A Urbina21 November 2019

One man's grappling with his Latino culture leads him on a path to Allyship and a rethinking of how to tackle the issue of inclusion.... Read More...

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The Return on Investment of Workplace Mentoring Initiatives

Editor14 November 2019

New insights confirm that companies who invest in formal workplace mentoring programs experience substantial returns.... Read More...

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Flexible Work Environment and a Balanced Culture: Is This Your Startup?

Alana Karen13 November 2019

Advice to startup CEOs and employees on creating an inclusive culture through proactive and thoughtful leadership. ... Read More...

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To Close the STEM Gender Gap, We Have to Address the Hard Issues

Terri Williams31 October 2019

The gender gap in STEM programs is a result of both cultural and structural issues, and until we address them, closing the gap will remain a pipe dream.... Read More...

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Angel Investing 201: So You Want To Become an Angel Investor?

Editor23 October 2019

First Round Partner Phin Barnes and angel investor Brianne Kimmel talk about building an angel track record and personal brand, deals, scout programs and more.... Read More...

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I’m a Pregnant CEO: A professional announcement from my personal life

Colette Nataf17 October 2019

Running a company and being pregnant shouldn't be so hard to talk about. Here's one CEO's experience.... Read More...

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Here’s The Mindset That Delays Innovation

Minutes17 October 2019

The urge to quickly get to a solution often takes precedence over deeply understanding a problem. Deep research and deconstruction are key.... Read More...

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