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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...

Menu-HomepageWorkplace7 min read

“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...

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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...

FundingMenu-Homepage13 min read

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

Follow the Money: 3 Reasons Why Women’s Financial Power Should be Taken Seriously

Cathrin Stickney16 July 2019

Why companies need to pay a lot more attention to women as key drivers of business and the economy.... Read More...

Media & Culture8 min read

Managing a Team: Control and Inspiration

Alana Karen2 July 2019

A long-time manager at Google explains her journey with learning how to effectively manage people, and provide the right type of motivation to her team.... Read More...

CareerLeadershipMenu-Homepage12 min read

The Art of Venture Capital: Picking and Managing Winning Portfolios

Editor2 July 2019

Three venture capitalists talk about ... Read More...

FoundersFundingMenu-Homepage18 min read

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Editor1 July 2019

The General Manager of Flatiron School talks about how we can tackle Imposter Syndrome when we inevitably find ourselves dealing with it.... Read More...

CareerMenu-Homepage6 min read

Mastering ‘Deep Work’ Will Make You More Competitive. Here Are 10 Ways To Get There.

Minutes26 June 2019

The importance of managing attention and including deep work in your career, and ten ways you can get started doing so.... Read More...

CareerLeadershipMenu-Homepage9 min read

Lessons From Two Fundraising Rounds and $7.3m in Capital Raised

Editor25 June 2019

We sat down with Kristina Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Court Buddy, who talked with us about her experiences raising Seed and Series A funding rounds.... Read More...

FoundersInterviewMenu-Homepage18 min read