By Trisha Miller
There are a few niches within the internet of things (IOT) that are undoubtedly geared towards
women. Some of these are supremely successful ... Read More...
By Ellie Cachette
As one of several experts in product building I am often pitched ideas--app ideas, business ideas, startup ideas, “ It’s like the uber of XYZ!” Oddly enough some of the best and most disruptive app ideas I’ve heard are from non-technical people. One of the biggest complaints I hear is how people wish they were “more technical” or “knew how to program” but the truth is 70% of an idea can be fleshed out before any coding even happens. Sometimes if you have easy access to engineers (or code yourself) you may find that hours get lost building when there wasn’t a solid plan to begin with. While the concept of “build fast, fail faster” seems reasonable to most startups, why not just figure out the tech before making tech? Why not test demand and features before any coding takes place? (see also 5 Trends to Consider with App Ideas)
What we say to each other has the ability to either prevent or continue to promote unconscious bias. In order to change and improve our standards, we need to be aware of what is coming out of our mouths as well as the stereotypes we paint of other people unintentionally.... Read More...
By Ellie Cachette
As one of several experts in product building I am often pitched ideas--app ideas, business ideas, startup ideas, “ It’s like the uber of XYZ... Read More...
A recent DNA of an Entrepreneur report from Hiscox, a leading specialty insurer, looked at the sentiment of female small business owners and what’s top of mind ... Read More...
A recent DNA of an Entrepreneur report from Hiscox, a leading specialty insurer, looked at the sentiment of female small business owners and what’s top of mind for them. A few of the key data points can be found below:
What we say to each other has the ability to either prevent or continue to promote unconscious bias. In order to change and improve our standards, we need to be aware of what is coming out of our mouths as well as the stereotypes we paint of other people unintentionally.... Read More...
Launching a startup isn’t for the weak of stomach. Many startups celebrate their lax (or nonexistent) dress codes and their daily ping-pong rituals, but that’s a decoy; new enterprises face countless struggles, from founders without CEO experience to funding issues to growth that’s too fast — or, often, not fast enough.
PLANET OF THE APPS - Now Accepting Pitches (DEADLINE Sept 21st)The Apple-produced show PLANET OF THE APPS, featuring judges Will.i.am, Gary Vaynerchuk, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba, is accepting pitches.... and they've reached out to us to make sure they have plenty of Female Founders to choose from.
The topic of flexible parental leave is more discussed than ever before. How are you determining how much time off to take yourself/give employees with new babies?... Read More...
Today marks Women's Equality Day, passed by Congress in 1971 as a day to celebrate not only the passing of the 19th Amendment, but also as a day to reflect on how far women's right have come, and where they still need to go.
Today marks Women's Equality Day, passed by Congress in 1971 as a day to celebrate not only the passing of the 19th Amendment, but also as a day to reflect on h... Read More...
