When scientist Mona Jhaveri couldn’t find funding to commercialize her cancer research discovery, she was inspired to create a crowdfunding platform for cancer drug innovators.
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Taking a Toxin-Free Nail Polish Venture to the Next Level
Beauty entrepreneur Kitiya Mischo King is crowdfunding to expand her all-natural nail polish business, Mischo Beauty.
Raising Money to Bring Kombucha to Communities of Color
Entrepreneur Milan Jordan is the brewmaster behind Cultured Kombucha, a startup focused on bringing the fermented drinks to minority communities in the Washington, D.C., area. She’s crowdfunding in hopes of spreading the health and wealth.
Empowering and Enabling Women Actors to Realize Their Visions
In an effort to fight gender inequality, The Muse Project is giving women in theater the resources they need to tell the stories they’re passionate about.
Diane von Furstenberg Leads Crowdfunding Effort to Expand Statue of Liberty’s Museum
Renowned entrepreneur and immigrant Diane von Furstenberg and The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation are raising money to properly welcome the iconic statue’s 4 million annual visitors.
Publisher of Growing Online Magazine Aims to Expand into Print
Jessica Johnston, the publisher of Asparagus, an online guide to living a sustainable lifestyle, is crowdfunding to expand her audience with an eco-friendly print edition.
This Tiny Store in the Adirondacks Has Big Digital Plans
The Saranac Lake Community Store is owned and operated by village residents. Now, the collaborative wants to capitalize on a new wave of tourists by launching an online shopping site.
A Thriving In-Home Baker Needs a Brick-and-Mortar Home For Her Business
Since starting Cakes Reanimated, entrepreneur Becky Brown has run her bakery business from her home. Now, she’s crowdfunding to renovate her first commercial kitchen.
A Sonoma Wine Club Is Raising a Glass to Female Winemakers
Amy Bess Cook has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand Woman-Owned Wineries — and showcase women producing ‘incredible’ wine.
The Next Spanx? This Startup Hopes to Solve an Age-Old Women’s Fashion Problem
Marissa Beaty wants to address a fashion pain point — finding flattering, functional pants. Her startup, Feminine Figures, will sell leggings that tackle the problem head on.
An L.A. Filmmaker Seeks $50,000 for Documentary on #MeToo and Workplace Harassment
Sarah Moshman is diving deep into sexual harassment in the workplace with her new film, telling wrenching personal stories and seeking ways to eradicate abuse from offices for good.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Cultivating Heartfelt Projects
In this edition of our crowdfunding column, we’re spotlighting female founders who are fundraising for ventures and projects that are near and dear to their hearts.
This Video-Driven Fundraising Site is Making Stars Out of Women Entrepreneurs
IFundWomen gives female founders virtual space to learn and grow, while they raise money. It also gets them ready for their close-ups.
2 Secrets to Crowdfunding That Nobody Tells You
Concetta Rand of crowdfunding site IFundWomen encourages female founders to rethink how they approach crowdfunding campaigns. Here are her two best tips.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Meeting Needs
This week, we’re looking at campaigns by female founders who are raising funds to meet the needs of customers and their own growing ventures.