Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Meg Bolger, social justice workshop facilitator and educator Meg Bolger has spent the last 10 years helping people figure out how to look more closely at their biases and have conversations about identity, and she has some surprising insights about the challenges organizations must overcome to become more inclusive. May 14, 2020
Heather Wentler Why you need to overcome your fear of finances to grow your business I used to get panic attacks before board meetings. Then I asked for help, and it changed everything about how I run my business. May 14, 2020
Olivia Barrow IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Goetsch knows what’s wrong with the recycling industry, and she’s building a solution If you think the clear plastic container you buy spinach in is always recyclable everywhere, you’ve probably contaminated hundreds of recycling bins. Michelle Goetsch is building a data-based solution to solve the great dilemma of the material recovery industry: making sure consumers recycle correctly based on where they live. Apr 16, 2020
Heather Wentler HQ Update: How Doyenne continues to fulfill our mission during the crisis Like most businesses, Doyenne's two-month plan went out the window around March 10. But we've pivoted to virtual programming and we're leading a cohort of organizations that are making sure entrepreneurs' needs are shared with local and state officials. Apr 16, 2020
Heather Wentler 5 reasons why tech hubs fall short in creating equitable economies Becoming a “tech hub” is all the rage in America’s second- and third-tier cities. But is that a worthwhile goal? Apr 16, 2020
Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Fay Horwitt, president of Forward Cities Fay Horwitt has found a powerful way to make an impact on thousands of entrepreneurs around the country by leading the country’s largest network of cities focused on advancing inclusive innovation and shared prosperity. Mar 12, 2020
Heather Wentler Introducing the Doyenne Strategy Accelerator Doyenne is piloting a new program for entrepreneurs that combines the best features of two of its most popular past programs. Mar 12, 2020
Heather Wentler How women’s history month misses the point year after year The narrative surrounding Women’s History Month too often misses an opportunity to energize allies in the global fight for women’s equality under the law and autonomy over our bodies. Mar 12, 2020
Olivia Barrow In the Spotlight: Dr. Aaron Olson, co-founder of NovoMoto Rent-to-own solar electrical systems to families and businesses in rural Congo. Feb 15, 2020
Olivia Barrow Why entrepreneurial ecosystems need women-centric spaces Amy paints a picture of a day in the life of a woman entrepreneur in male-dominated spaces Feb 15, 2020
Olivia Barrow “We’ve Got This” By Heather Wentler When I met Amy at Startup Weekend Madison in 2012, I remember thinking, “Who is this woman and why is it important for her to be part of my life right now?” That’s not unusual for m... Jan 21, 2020
