The deck is stacked against minority female entrepreneurs in one of America’s fastest-growing industries. But an array of initiatives offers hope.
Women of Color
Unbalanced Books: How Women of Color Struggle for Startup Capital
Studies, experts and entrepreneurs highlight the complexities in accessing funding as a female minority business owner.
‘American Enterprise’ – Latina Business Ownership
In part two of our interview with Valdez, she breaks down the homogenization of Hispanic female entrepreneurs and examines traditions that impact their startup stories.
‘American Enterprise’ – Entrepreneurship for the ‘Other’
Sociologist, author and educator Zulema Valdez talks with us about the realities of business ownership for members of minority communities.
Branding a Business When Race Intrudes
For some women business owners of color, racial stereotypes can influence how they brand and market their ventures. But should they?
Race, Gender and Business Ownership
The Story Exchange is digging deep into the issues uniquely grappled with by female entrepreneurs of color.
The Story Exchange on Female Entrepreneurs of Color
The posts from our look at the issues experienced by women of different races and ethnicities as they start and grow businesses.
Fighting For a Voice Through Song
TamTam, an LA-based singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, has found a creative way of using her voice for equality.
Discovering Entrepreneurship’s Ripple Effect
In this 1,000 Stories update, business owner Azra Khalfan discusses how one opportunity lead to another.
Stirring up ‘Code Fever’ in South Florida
STEM advocate and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher is working to bring tech education to underprivileged communities.
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.
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.
Digging Out of a Sales Rut
Xiaoning Wang of ChinaSprout is working to turnaround her educational-products company.
For an Entrepreneur Trained in Conflict Resolution, Business is Good
Alma Jadallah seeks to broker peace between Middle Eastern communities in a post-Arab Spring world.