The FinTech Innovation Lab London, run by Accenture, has increased the number of female founders in its cohort.
Corinne Lestch
Corinne Lestch is a writer, teacher and reporter with a decade of experience in media. As a staff reporter for the New York Daily News, she covered breaking news, education and City Hall, and won a Front Page Award from the Newswomen's Club of New York for beat reporting. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's degree from Columbia University.
Posts by Corinne Lestch
WNBA Agrees to ‘Groundbreaking’ Deal for Women and Moms
The sports league is raising salaries, extending maternity leave and expanding benefits in a new proposed bargaining agreement.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Eileen Fisher Likes to Share Her Company With Employees Who ‘Do All the Work’
The fashion brand founder started an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers significant shares of her company, and she encourages others to do the same.
Latin America Is the New Hub for Female STEM Entrepreneurs
Female founders across Latin America are putting down business roots in their home countries, thanks to an abundance of accelerator programs.
These 5 Industries Are Exploding for Women Entrepreneurs
Construction, transportation and food services topped this year’s list of most profitable industries for female-founded companies.
This Famous Department Store Wants You to Shop Women-Led Brands This Holiday Season
The limited-time pop-up shops feature inventive products from female-led small businesses through January.
This Country Is Now Completely Run by Women
Born in 1985, Sanna Marin has already accomplished more than a lot of millennials.
10 Major Milestones for Women in 2019, From Unicorns to Pregnant CEOs
Paid family leave, unicorn status for Rent the Runway and Glossier, and the #MeToo movement top this year’s list.
First She Founded Jumia. Now, Her VC Fund Aims to Invest $66 Million in African Women Entrepreneurs
Fatoumata Ba, the Senegalese founder of Janngo Capital, is now investing in other startups that are owned by or benefit women.
She Once Sold $250,000 in Ugg Boots During a Single Holiday Season. Here’s What Online Retailers Advise for Black Friday
These business owners share their insider tips for optimizing holiday season sales.
How This Founder Turned Outlandish Experiences Into a Successful Business Model
Jessica Resler, co-founder of The Participation Agency, has channeled her drive into a growing experiential marketing firm.
These Women Opened Bookstores, Even When Friends & Family Said It Was a Bad Idea
Booksellers across the country said they were looking for joy, community and profits when they opened their stores. Some are flourishing.
This Founder Was Having a Bad Day When She Got a Surprise Phone Call — and $100,000
After taking home the grand prize in a competition — and praise from Padma Lakshmi — Hannah Hong will put the seed money toward building her startup.
Why Padma Lakshmi Handed $100,000 to This ‘Delicious’ Plant-Based Dessert Maker
The Top Chef host helped select Hannah Hong of Hakuna Brands to receive the top honor in the Stacy’s Rise Project contest.