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Innovation
9 Quirky Business Ideas You May Never Have Thought Of
We’ve heard from a lot of women entrepreneurs and trust us — no idea is too crazy.
Is Your New Business Tomorrow’s Next Big Thing? Apply Now
If your startup concept is destined to take the world by storm, apply now for our 2024 Brilliant Business Ideas list. Deadline: April 1.
Her Warming Tech Fits Seamlessly Under Everyday Wear
Kristen Carbone’s company, Brilliantly, produces portable, rechargeable, easily concealed pads that effectively warm its wearers.
Baby Socks That Won’t Get Lost
Danielle Ferrantello’s Snappy Socks are designed to keep babies from pulling them off.
Bone Appetit! Her Elevated Treats Delight Dogs and Humans Alike
Amanda Yu-Nguyen is the founder of Wag Boards, which crafts and sells charcuterie boards for dogs.
We Want to Hear About Your Brilliant Business Idea
Women entrepreneurs, is your brand new startup the next big thing? Apply for our annual ‘Brilliant Business Ideas’ list by March 31.
She Wants a Hybrid Workforce to Have Better Posture, No Matter the Desk
As Covid drags on, and remote work continues, the need for Kara Froula’s BackEmbrace isn’t likely to wane.
This Entrepreneur’s Personal Wipes Take At-Home Diagnosis to New Levels
Georgia Crawford’s LifeSavers Wipes aim to make it easy and affordable for people with diabetes to monitor glucose levels.
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Innovators in Life and Death: Marian Croak and Patricia Bath Become First Black Women to Be Inducted in Inventors Hall of Fame
Bath’s daughter accurately points out that the recognition is long overdue.
She Was Frustrated With Her Energy Inefficient Dryer – So She Invented a Solution
Cyndi Bray is the inventor of Wad-Free for Bed Sheets, a simple product that helps your dryer work faster and more efficiently.
17 Inspirational Women Whose Startup Stories Will Kickstart Your Dreams
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of inspirational women whose startup journeys and impactful works left a lasting mark on us.
From Giant Bubbles to Neo-Soul Beats, Erykah Badu’s Quarantine Concerts May Be the Future
The renowned singer employed her signature outside-the-box thinking to keep performing and paying her team amid the coronavirus crisis.
Meet the Cannabis Queens: 9 Women in Weed You Need to Know
We’ve rounded up a batch of enterprising women cannabis entrepreneurs to keep your business eye on.
She’s Finding Solutions to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Amber Leong’s Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamps are bringing light therapy to cold climate dwellers coast to coast.
She’s Helping Organizations Solve Problems Creatively
Ro Fernandez created Nova Tools, an online collaboration platform, that helps innovation projects come to life.
JJ Ramberg on the End of ‘Your Business’ and What’s Ahead
The former MSNBC TV host, who also runs socially conscious company Goodshop, talks about her career and what excites her.
How A 6-Pack Of Beer Inspired This Beekeeper’s Sweet Invention
What happens when a beekeeper, a bike mechanic and beverages get together? Behold the Honey Cycle.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Local and Global Innovations
These female entrepreneurs are raising money to change the lives of people in their local communities and around the world.
The Sweet Success Story Of A Lawyer Turned Chocolatier
Maggie Callahan built Maggie Louise Confections into a million-dollar venture by offering Instagram-ready custom chocolates that can survive cross-country shipping.
[REPLAY] Ep. 2: Creating Indiegogo
How Danae Ringelmann got the idea for the crowdfunding platform that spawned a new industry.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – All About Builders
Our latest crowdfunding column highlights women who are constructing tools, games, fun spaces and much more.
Ep. 04: Succeeding as a Woman in Tech – Shaan Kandawalla, Melody McCloskey, Amy Sheng
These three women are thriving in the technology industry by offering innovations that serve other women.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Good, Quirky Fun!
Our latest batch of crowdfunding female entrepreneurs is working hard to realize unique venture visions.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Sunshine, Swords & Lollipops
These female entrepreneurs are raising funds to take their diverse businesses to the next level.
How Billionaire Sara Blakely Refused to Let Rejection Stop Her
Author Gillian Zoe Segal speaks to the Spanx inventor (and billionaire) about turning the word “failure” on its head.
Our Science-Inspired Gift Guide!
Check out these awesome STEM-tastic gifts for that geeky loved one from female entrepreneurs all over the world.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Never Be Satisfied
In our continuing series with the New York Times, we talk to Pat Law of Singapore. “Know that you can do better,” she says.
6 Quotes to Kickstart Entrepreneurial Instinct
Claudia Chan of S.H.E. Summit shares a list of inspiring quotes from this year’s event.
The Flip Side of Fearlessness
In our continuing series with the New York Times, we look at what happens when you take a chance — and something goes wrong.
Meet 10 Young Women to Watch in 2014
The Story Exchange’s first-ever list of promising young female entrepreneurs shows a generation that is blowing through barriers.
Skip the Selfie: Find Your Idea Partners
Patti Johnson, author of ‘Make Waves,’ says other people can help your idea take flight.
When People Tell Me My Ideas Are Crazy….
Serial entrepreneur Jen Groover shares a memorable quote that gets her through tough work days.
Who Are the Young Women to Watch?
From now until April 1, we’re seeking submissions for our first ever list of Young Women to Watch.
From 1000 Stories to The Steve Harvey Show – Katie Niemeyer Spreads Hope and Perseverance
Woman entrepreneur survives a life-threatening disease to create a product that can potentially help burn victims.
Business Success Through Self Examination
What we can learn from famous Momofuku Owner Chef David Chang.
Caine’s Arcade: A 9-year-old Creates Company from Cardboard
Caine Monroy, a 9-year-old who started an arcade business made from discarded boxes has inspired people all over the world with his imagination and passion for arcade games.
The Quest for an Even Suntan Motivates Young Entrepreneur
I was just reading some submissions on the Your Stories section of our site and came across entrepreneur Cheri Garcia, a 25-year-old who already has a patent for her product, a tanning bed invention (not the NJ woman who over tanned type tanning bed) and a few years of entrepreneurial experience under her belt.
Chance Email Makes Mom Inventor Winner on ABC Show
Dawn Firsing-Paris is a living proof to the common belief that if you need to get something done, ask a busy woman. A few months ago, with two jobs as well at two young children, Firsing-Paris took on another challenge – inventing a new product. Not only did she do it, but she also won the highly coveted approval and mentorship of super “shark” entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran.
The Young and The Relentless: Entrepreneurs under 25
At a time of high levels of youth joblessness – the latest U.S. figures show that the unemployment rate for workers under 25 is over 16 percent – some are betting that the best chance for finding a job, is creating one.
Cool Entrepreneurial Women on Your Story Exchange
Last month we launched Your Story Exchange, where women entrepreneurs answer a few simple questions about the businesses they’ve started.