The dating app founder will join a shockingly small list of women founders of publicly traded companies.
Candice Helfand-Rogers
Candice Helfand-Rogers has worked as a journalist for some of the largest news organizations in the country over the course of her 15-year career, including CBS Local News and The Star-Ledger. She earned her B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University. In her spare time, she enjoys singing with several ensembles in New York City. Please contact candice@thestoryexchange.org with questions or pitches.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
For the First Time, a Woman Called the Shots at the Super Bowl
NFL referee Sarah Thomas became the first woman to ever officiate a Super Bowl game.
And the Nominees Are… 3 Women, For a Change
Film directors Emerald Fennell, Regina King and Chloe Zhao each snagged best directing nods for this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
21 Black Women Superstars Who Inspire Us in 2021
For Black History Month, we’re spotlighting powerful Black women at the top tiers of today’s politics, sports, arts and more.
Black Lives Matter Leaders, Stacey Abrams Earn Nobel Peace Prize Nominations
Black women activists who have been leading the charge toward social justice are being recognized for their work on a global scale.
Cannabis: An Industry of Promise – and Problems – for Women and Minorities
What does the future look like for this growing space’s most marginalized players as legality spreads and the pandemic persists?
This All-Female Team Delivered Vaccines to The Furthest Corners of Alaska
Four female medical workers battled blistering weather conditions and limited sunlight to make sure everyone gets vaccinated.
This New PBS Documentary Shines a Light on an Unsung Woman Hero
Similar to ‘Hidden Figures,’ the story of history-making cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith has gone largely untold.
Too Good to Be True? Experts Advise Caution With Multi-Level Marketing Claims
If you’re seeking extra income – as many women are amid an economic crisis caused by a global pandemic – be careful of opportunities that promise too much.
5 Home-Based Small Business Ideas for Starting Up in 2021
Looking to launch amid the pandemic? Here are a few places to start (up).
Shonda Rhimes Scores Big (Again), This Time With Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’
The storied storyteller’s new bodice-ripper drama was a blockbuster this holiday season.
Our Favorite Stories of 2020, as Picked by The Story Exchange Staff
As we close out an annus horribilis, we look back on the stories that provided a much-needed distraction.
Serena Williams: ‘Champions for Black Female Founders Are Here to Stay’
In a recent op-ed, the tennis superstar and investor promotes “breaking barriers and championing inclusion” in tech.
5 Pandemic Pivots That Show the Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs
These women business owners had to think fast to stay afloat in 2020.
MSNBC’s New President is a Black Woman – The First to Ever Run a News Network
Longtime television executive Rashida Jones will take over the role February 1.