Laura Stachel co-founded We Care Solar, which makes solar suitcases that light deliveries in health centers where electricity is scarce.
Technology
Video profiles of women entrepreneurs in the high-growth worlds of technology and innovation. Learn about the real journeys of founders building companies and overcoming challenges faced by many women in tech.
This Fintech Entrepreneur Is Banking on Disaster. Literally.
The looming spectre of a student debt crisis gets Kelly Peeler out of bed every morning. It also inspired her company.
The Unusual Item That Inspired This Science Entrepreneur’s Career Path
Like many young women, Tish Scolnik initially rejected engineering as “nerdy.” Now she’s running a social enterprise that designs wheelchairs for rough terrains.
How Danae Ringelmann Came Up With Indiegogo
The San Francisco native says she was inspired by her small-business-owner parents to create the crowdfunding platform.
When It Takes a Woman to Design Products for Women
Scientist Amy Sheng of CellScope is designing a device to help moms diagnose kids’ ear infections.
Discouraged in School But Thriving as Tech Entrepreneur
AP Computer Science nearly derailed Melody McCloskey’s career in tech. Today she’s running StyleSeat in San Francisco.
Prepared for a Male-Dominated World
Shaan Kandawalla pushed gender norms in her native Pakistan. Now, she’s ready to take on the U.S. tech scene.
A Social Media Agency Takes an Edgy Approach
Pat Law of Goodstuph makes it a habit to be “badass.” This summer, she’s opening a bar.
The ‘Rain Woman’ Behind a Digital Detective Agency
Alison Chung has parlayed a phenomenal gift for numbers into a computer forensics firm.
Creating a Billion Dollar Dream
Latina trailblazer Nina Vaca resurrected her failing tech company and turned it into a major industry player.