We were very lucky to attend the inspirational Women in the World Summit hosted by Newsweek and The Daily Beast this past weekend.
Quick Takes
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Number of Women Patent Holders Surging
The number of women in America obtaining patents soared in recent years, according to new research commissioned by the National Women’s Business Council.
Women Entrepreneurs: Example, not Exception
Reporter and New York Times best selling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon set out to find women entrepreneurs in the most unlikely places.
NAWBO and The Story Exchange Joint Efforts
We’re proud to partner with The National Association of Women’s Business Owners (NAWBO) and to share a mission of empowering women to sart and succeed in their own businesses.
The Rise of the Immigrant Woman Entrepreneur
When we hear the words “Thai restaurant owner,” how many people picture a man? Today, however, more and more immigrant women are taking up such entrepreneurial endeavors.
Asian Women Rising Up in World Business
The Financial Times’ annual Top 50 women in world business 2011 shows Asian women are moving up in the rankings. Eighteen Asian women were featured on this year’s list, including Asian-American Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon Cosmetics.
The Hard Facts on Women Entrepreneurs
The potential of women to foster growth at a time when our global economy is struggling is gaining traction in many quarters.
Banging sideways against the glass wall?
A few days ago, Nightly News with Brian Williams did a short segment on Nell Merlino, a woman who is trying to help other women entrepreneurs grow their own businesses beyond the million dollar mark despite the tough economy.