We all know that building a network is important. Yet thoughtless networking can be a time drain with no results. The key to building a successful network, like anything in life, is knowing what you want and why you want it. Your network is like food: it can be nourishing and make you feel great, or it can be junk with no nutritional value. Like food, a good network is … [Read more...]
Why the Boston Startup Scene is Perfect for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Lesley University: In 2015, I attended an event in Boston held specifically to connect women entrepreneurs looking for startup funding with investors. The Boston Women’s Venture Summit, hosted by Babson College, was where I learned just how much the city of Boston was focusing on becoming a hot spot for startups, particularly women-led startups. Even the city’s … [Read more...]
Connecting Women to Investors at Capital W: The Boston Women’s Venture Summit
Investor and businesswoman Sheryl Marshall started working with women-owned businesses and women venture funding in 1999 after spending years working in financial services where she fielded tons of calls from women looking for capital. She recalls, “Back then, only 2% of venture funding went to women-owned businesses, and most of that 2% went to iVillage.” This lack of … [Read more...]
100 Grants, Loans and Scholarships for Women
Today, I stumbled upon a great post on the We magazine for women blog that lists 100 grants, loans and scholarships for women. It's a fantastic list for female entrepreneurs whether your business is small or large and needs some kind of financial backing or assistance. The list also includes links related to angel investing, venture capital and other funding … [Read more...]