New data on VC bias
Our report on the continued white-male bias in investing, with new data on the likelihood of female and Black founders to build companies that benefit society.
Frozen, too
No, this is not an article featuring blockbuster animated Nordic characters. But it is a good metaphor for what’s happening to Underwire in the short term.
Thank you for your ....
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I share polaroids from my father’s service in Vietnam. This was his “office” during two prime years of his life. These years made him the role model and leader that he is today.
How to write your company one-liner
Get your description in order by following the example of Stride Funding, Aviatrix Systems and ROYBI. How does the one-liner fit into an integrated messaging framework? That’s in here, too.
Boss women borrow balls
It’s time to plan for 2020. Strap on the biggest of the baller tactics and plan for growth the way the greats do—flywheels, baby.
Mother of all role models
Kristen Miller, CEO and Co-Founder of Stylyze on pregnancy, taking leave, taking care and why you should stop waiting to have a baby (or whatever it is you’re waiting for).
How to avoid small talk
Five questions to ensure you never make small talk again. A link to excellent insurance for small businesses. And $212 million raised with funds coming from the Dept. of Labor to support women affected by the opioid crises.
Sept Ifs: Play Time
Mattel’s new Creatable World product launch owes a lot to Margaret Woodbury Strong, founder of the world’s only museum devoted to the history of play.
What it takes to raise a Seed
Surbhi Rathore, CEO of Rammer.ai answers questions about her Seed round. And while we’re on the topic, what exactly is a Seed round?
Updated Female Founder Spreadsheet
The YTD public spreadsheet is new and improved with data pulled from Crunchbase, Fortune Term Sheet and readers like you. Do play along and keep us posted on announcements.
Aug Ifs: Heart at Work
Megan Rapinoe’s rally cry, the FFA Female Founder Challenge, the University of Washington’s Compassionate Leadership Summit, the best email signature ever, and a book and yoga retreat to cope with Fall anxiety.
Business Models for Startups
Fresh from vacation come two key takeaways: think epically big and don’t waste time re-inventing your business model. Here are 16 proven business models that will live up to your vision.
Summer Female Founder Funding Update
I’ll be updating this page over the coming week to reflect all investments for the past 7 weeks. Meanwhile, Series A raises for Figure8 and Herbivore Botanicals. Series B for Hipcamp. Seed round for Genneve.
The Art of Vacating
Megan Rapinoe, E. Jean Carroll, the Center for Humane Technology, Keita Williams, and a $50 discount on our Fall yoga retreat. This article has it all for summertime perspective!
Weekly Female Founder Funding Update
Seven fundings, one exit and a new fund. Series A raises for Remedy, DotLab, Chief and Anomalie. Series B for Genome Medical. Seed rounds for Homeroom and Miss Grass. SheWorx gets acquired. And Vice Ventures raises a fund for sinful companies.
How to Be a Good Client
Rachel Lazar from Lazar Marketing Consulting offers 5 ways to get the most from your flexible workforce and not suck at being a client.
Weekly Female Founder Funding Update
Five seed rounds and one Series A this week for Athena Security, Kango, Mixlab, Needslist, Novi, and Part & Parcel. Plus The RealReal files for IPO.
Father's Day Ode and June Ifs
For every businesswoman, there is a man who plays a role in the drama of who we become. This is for my father, Brent Stromberg.
Weekly Female Founder Funding Update
A first-time foray into femtech for Forerunner, and a big exit for a female-led tech company with a service fueling Fortnite’s dominance. Alliteration!