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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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Getting to Product-Market Fit

Editor11 October 2019

Sara Mauskopf, CEO and Co-Founder of Winnie, talks about finder product-market fit for her company.... Read More...

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Why Women Need Mentors and Sponsors – Especially Male Mentors and Sponsors

Terri Williams8 October 2019

Mentoring women in the workforce is a key need, particularly with the number of female leaders - potential mentors - shrinking as you advance up the ladder.... Read More...

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Here’s What I’ve Learned From Watching 190+ Women & People of Color Negotiate

Jordan Sale3 October 2019

This compensation expert works with women and people from other underrepresented groups. Here are her learnings from watching almost 200 people negotiate.... Read More...

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Kwanza Jones on Supercharging Entrepreneurs and Investors

Maci Peterson Philitas26 September 2019

She's many things: an investor, a venture capitalist, a CEO, and an artist; but most importantly, Jones is a “catalyst.” She makes it her business to energize and empower others.... Read More...

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How to Use Alternative Financing Techniques to Fund Your Business

Editor25 September 2019

Identifying alternative financing vehicles has become more important, and these vehicles have become a more frequently used path to startup resourcing.... Read More...

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Careers, Kids and Comebacks: The Habits of Confident Returnees

Editor25 September 2019

"Your Turn" is the career coach today's working women need to own their career + motherhood path, the insider knowledge from people who've already done it.... Read More...

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Integrating – Not Separating – Work and Life to Achieve “Balance”

Sonya Merrill18 September 2019

Work isn’t separate from life - it’s part of your life, and an important part. Recognize they're one in the same and find ways to integrate the two.... Read More...

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6 Tips for Applying to a Startup Accelerator

Lisa Tsou17 September 2019

Accelerator applications that make the grade share some important qualities over the ones that are thrown into the “No” pile.... Read More...

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