“No Country for Mothers,” executive produced by activist Reshma Saujani, tracks failed policies around universal childcare and paid leave.
Women in Tech
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SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Set to Become Billionaire
The hyper-focused executive has been described by former colleagues as “the glue” holding Elon Musk’s aerospace company together.
Women’s Relationship to AI Is Complicated. This Could Impact Their Career Success
As more companies rush to adopt AI, women are 25% less likely than men to use the tech tools, according to a new report.
Period Blood Is the New ‘Frontier’ In Science — and Women’s Health
Recent startups like NextGen Jane are analyzing period blood from voluntary samples to detect for diseases and hormonal changes.
Nintendo Names Devon Pritchard First Woman President Of 45-Year-Old U.S. Division
Devon Pritchard will take the reins at the gaming giant, known for Super Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
This Aussie Entrepreneur Promises Human-Like Tech to Better Run Your Home
Move over, Alexa. Liesl Yearsley wants Akin to be an empathetic, more female-focused version of big tech’s home devices.
As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech
Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.
A Doctor and Her 12-Year-Old Daughter on a World Without Roe
With the landmark case expected to be overturned, we talk with Pandia Health’s Dr. Sophia Yen and daughter Stephanie about reproductive rights.
Female-Led Companies Make Some Gains on This Year’s Fortune 500 List
Gradual growth in 2022 means industry-wide change remains to be seen.
8 Inspiring Asian Women-Owned Businesses To Support This AAPI Heritage Month
These entrepreneurs are using their businesses to avert future water crises, treat dementia and increase the number of female executives.
Icons Beyoncé and Rihanna Among Parisian Brand Destree’s A-List Investors
The fashion line boasts feminine accessories and a host of celebrity investors.
Women in STEM to Get Life-Sized Orange Statues Outside Smithsonian
A sprawling new exhibit will showcase inspiring women making a mark in science-related fields.
Bumble Opens Restaurant as ‘Safe Space’ For Women’s Meetups
What are your weekend plans? Perhaps a date?
Melinda French Gates Among Investors of Female Founders Fund’s $57 Million Round
Forget the billionaire space race. Wealthy women are firmly backing female founders.
This Ex-Bumble Branding Exec Is Swiping Right on … Income Insurance?
Alexandra Williamson started Asteya after having to take time off work at the dating app due to a medical condition.
Women in AI, Part 1: Ugly Sexist AI
Yes, artificial intelligence has incredible potential. But it’s also reproducing all the gender bias and inequality that currently exists in the world. (Part 1)
This Health-Tech Founder Wants to Bring Data — and Dignity — to the Vaccine Rollout
Joan Melendez, founder of Xcelrate UDI, is introducing an app that will track vaccine orders and much more.
The Femtech Market Is Booming. Here Are Some of the Risks and Rewards
More fertility startups are cropping up in an already crowded and competitive field.
She’s Created Her Very Own STEM E-Learning Software – Because She Wants Everyone to Be Fluent in Tech
Sharen Eddings started Code With Sharen to teach kids how to code, but now she’s bringing those classes to people of all ages.
‘The Future of Tech Founders Looks More Like Me’
Sevetri Wilson is rapidly scaling her business after an $8 million shot of venture capital.
The First Black Woman Founder in Solar Is Energizing the Industry
WeSolar offers affordable energy to low- and moderate-income families.
She Decided to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Out of the Boy’s Club and Start Empowering Leaders in Tech
Lisa Duerre is the founder of RLD Group, a company dedicated to igniting leaders in tech without all the burn-out.
She Wants to Help Bring All Small Business-Owners into the Digital Age
Pooja Goel is the founder of Pink Collar Professionals, a company dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs by helping them build a digital presence.
46 Female Tech Leaders Endorse Biden, Saying Trump ‘Denigrates Women’
The founders of Rent the Runway, Hello Alice and others support the former Vice President, who “treats women with the dignity and respect we deserve.”
The Climate is Right for New Inventions That Help the Environment — All Made By Women
Judges of the Women4Climate Tech Challenge announced four winners who are tackling climate change through their innovative products.
Her Startup Aims to Make Water Safer and Cleaner
Meena Sankaran is the founder of Ketos, a water analytics startup that aims to detect toxins and leaks in the water supply.
Against the Odds, 3 Women Launched a Medical Startup to Help ‘Million-Dollar’ Preterm Babies
Tammi Jantzen, Tracy Warren and Katherine Gregory faced sexism while raising money for Astarte Medical, which improves gut health outcomes for preterm babies.
This London Fintech Accelerator Wants to Fix ‘Terrible’ Gender Gap
The FinTech Innovation Lab London, run by Accenture, has increased the number of female founders in its cohort.
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.
5 Social Media Trends To Watch in 2020
Trends define the world of marketing in social media. Here are some predicted trends to watch out for in 2020.
3 Ways Women in Tech Can Find Success
More women are starting tech companies, but barriers remain. At a recent Ellevate Network event, panelists shared candid stories about how to overcome challenges in the workplace.
She’s Helping Organizations Solve Problems Creatively
Ro Fernandez created Nova Tools, an online collaboration platform, that helps innovation projects come to life.
She’s Created an App That Will Take Care of All Your Package Delivery Needs
Laura Borland started the Vyllage app to ensure your packages are signed for and safely delivered – even if you’re not at home.
The Healthcare System Fails Working Millennial Women. This Entrepreneur Has an App to Change That
Kate Ryder aims to help women in the workplace by building a telehealth company that puts quality healthcare at their fingertips.
When Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit That Saves Pregnant Women’s Lives Around the World
Laura Stachel co-founded We Care Solar, which makes solar suitcases that light deliveries in health centers where electricity is scarce.
She’s a Serial Entrepreneur Whose Businesses Are Designed to Meet the Needs of Women
Allison Monaghan McGuire founded Walc and Monaghan McGuire to help women get to where they want to go
She’s Bringing Speedy News Updates to Your Phone
Vineeta Jain bootstrapped her tech start-up Shortpedia – now her app has over 40,000 users
3 Women in Tech Spill Sure-Fire Tips for Startup Success
The female founders of The Muse, WayUp and Policygenius share their best advice, including: “It takes grit to be great.”
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.
In Business to Make You Click
In 1999, Jessica Rovello helped invent viral content as promoter of “The Blair Witch Project.” Now a successful female tech entrepreneur, her firm Arkadium is helping large online publishers engage the internet masses.
Hong Kong Dispatch: Meet Karen Farzam, Startup Advocate
The founder of WHub, a resources portal for entrepreneurs, talks about starting up in Hong Kong and making a big career switch from corporate finance to entrepreneurship.
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.
This Successful Female Entrepreneur Did Not Start Small
Samentha Tiller took a giant leap of faith when she started DMI Technologies a decade ago — and never stopped thinking big.
Serving Up Information Security
Sarah Isaacs has built Conventus Corp., a $5 million business in male-dominated field, by finding gaps and filling them.
Modem Sounds Were Music to Her Ears
Shaherose Charania, the entrepreneurial force behind Women 2.0 and Founder Labs, was hooked on the Internet ever since she first logged on in high school.
Stirring up ‘Code Fever’ in South Florida
STEM advocate and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher is working to bring tech education to underprivileged communities.
Fairness for Female Tech Employees and Entrepreneurs
Jessica Lawrence of the NY Tech Meetup is passionate about equality for all – particularly women in STEM.
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.