Stories | Women 2.0

Unshackled Ventures: Backing Immigrants, Minorities, and Underestimated Founders

Kate Brodock22 August 2019

One VC on raising money from LPs, supporting portfolio companies, creating a fund thesis and more as his firm invests in immigrant talent.... Read More...

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Lessons on Skills Transfer from a Biotechnologist-turned-COO (and Co-Founder)

Editor22 August 2019

We sat down with Amel Bendali, COO and Co-Founder of Inorevia, and talked about learning new skills and prepping to pitch.... Read More...

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Your Startup’s Best Perk Could Be Company Culture. Here’s How To Build A Strong One.

Minutes17 August 2019

Company culture is an intangible—but critical—element of company success. You won’t be competitive without it. Here’s how to get there.... Read More...

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How to De-risk Your First Investments

Editor15 August 2019

Trish Costello, CEO of Portfolio chats with Women 2.0 CEO Kate Brodock about investing models, getting started and getting better as an investor, and more.... Read More...

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Two VR Co-Founders on the Key to Their Working Relationship and Industry Sisterhood

Editor9 August 2019

When Helena McGill and Anna Wozniewicz met back in undergrad at Chapman University's film school, they became good friends early on and started collaborating n... Read More...

FoundersInterview8 min read

Becoming a Leader: A Practical To-Do List

Alana Karen8 August 2019

By practicing these tasks, this 17-year Google manager has become a true leader. ... Read More...

CareerLeadershipMenu-Homepage15 min read

5 Ways To Make Your Company More Accommodating For Working Parents

Minutes8 August 2019

Creating an office culture that’s more accommodating for working parents and their responsibilities gives your company a competitive edge.... Read More...

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“Failing Fast” and the Importance of Focus

Gladys Kong7 August 2019

One founder talks through her experiences with "failing fast", and how it can be a detriment to a business if it isn't done right.... Read More...

Career4 min read

One Young Professional’s Entry into the World of Startups and Content Creation

Editor29 July 2019

This recent graduate chats about her role in a growing tech startup, her thoughts on career growth and future leadership, remote work and storytelling.... Read More...

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Achieving Escape Velocity: Keeping Your Burn Rate Under Control

Editor25 July 2019

The VP of Entrepreneurship Programs at Draper University shares her learnings on startup burn rates, and how to make sure they stay within your control.... Read More...

FoundersMenu-Homepage9 min read

Arlan Hamilton: Breaking Barriers and Empowering the Next Wave of Black Female Investors

Maci Peterson Philitas25 July 2019

The Founder of Backstage Capital has plenty of advice for black women who are getting started as investors. Here, she shares her wisdom and success stories. ... Read More...

FundingInterviewMenu-Homepage9 min read

Three Powerful Game Thinking Concepts to Help Investors Make Smart Decisions

Editor23 July 2019

How to solve startup growth problems as a founder and make portfolio decisions as an investor by applying the theories of Game Thinking.... Read More...

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4 Leadership Skills Every Woman Should Focus On

Morgen Henderson19 July 2019

What are those leadership qualities that make a business successful all around, and how can you best develop those skills? ... Read More...

Leadership4 min read

As a Latina in tech I’m part of the 1%, just not the right 1%

Sofia Hernandez18 July 2019

This tech executive says it’s absolutely imperative that you get back up every single time you’re knocked down.... Read More...

LeadershipMenu-Homepage7 min read

What Is The ROI Of Diversity? Why Creating A Culture Of Inclusivity Is More Than Fair—It’s Smart Business

Minutes17 July 2019

To be profitable in a globalized economy, companies need access to the insights, experiences, and worldviews of the entire marketplace—not just a small percentage of it. ... Read More...

LeadershipMenu-HomepageWorkplace8 min read