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Mapping My Own Path to Success as a Female Founder
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Mapping My Own Path to Success as a Female Founder

A year ago, when I decided it was finally time to raise capital for my company, I had so many preconceived notions about what my experience would look like. Was it going to be tougher because I was a woman? Statistics said the answer to that was a resounding ‘yes’. Will it matter that I didn’t go to Stanford or UC Berkeley? That was also looking like a ‘yes’. Is anyone even going to take me seriously? There was only one way to find out.

How We Raised $500M To Fund Other Women In Business
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How We Raised $500M To Fund Other Women In Business

I'm a change-maker. There is a point in every change-maker's life when she decides that she's going to stop complaining about the current state of affairs and do something about it. I was fed up hearing statistic after statistic about the gap in access to capital for women-led businesses, so I decided to do something about it. Based on my passion, we were able to attract enough investors, team members, capital providers, and supporters to gather $500 million in financing for women-led ventures t

This 26-year-old Went From College Side Hustle To Running A $17M+ Funded Company.
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This 26-year-old Went From College Side Hustle To Running A $17M+ Funded Company.

Her Secret? "Just fake it". Beatrice Fischel-Bock wholeheartedly believes that failure isn't the end—it's just the beginning. The 26-year-old CEO and co-founder of the home decor tool Hutch (it mixes 3D technology with online shopping to let you virtually decorate your space) took the company from a college side hustle to business venture with over $17 million in funding. All in just six short years. And the secret to her success? The failures along the way.

How Rhonda Vetere Has Emerged As One Of The Most Prominent Female Voices In Tech
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How Rhonda Vetere Has Emerged As One Of The Most Prominent Female Voices In Tech

Whether it's getting business done on the golf course, traveling the globe, or running countless marathons, it's safe to say that Rhonda Vetere puts passion into everything she does, even if it allows her to only get two hours of sleep a night. But that same drive and determination allow her to be a key player in the tech world, especially since her extensive IT management experience dates back to 25 years.