Brick by Brick

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.

Olivia Barrow

— May 2020 — 572 views

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I used to get panic attacks before board meetings. Then I asked for help, and it changed everything about how I run my business.

Heather Wentler

— May 2020 — 498 views

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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.

Olivia Barrow

— April 2020 — 652 views

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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.

Heather Wentler

— April 2020 — 366 views

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Becoming a “tech hub” is all the rage in America’s second- and third-tier cities. But is that a worthwhile goal?

Heather Wentler

— April 2020 — 601 views

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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.

Olivia Barrow

— March 2020 — 764 views

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Doyenne is piloting a new program for entrepreneurs that combines the best features of two of its most popular past programs.

Heather Wentler

— March 2020 — 485 views

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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.

Heather Wentler

— March 2020 — 583 views

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Rent-to-own solar electrical systems to families and businesses in rural Congo.

Olivia Barrow

— February 2020 — 941 views

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Amy paints a picture of a day in the life of a woman entrepreneur in male-dominated spaces

Olivia Barrow

— February 2020 — 634 views

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Headquarters Update

Heather Wentler

— February 2020 — 557 views

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*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 b...

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 672 views

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(as compiled by her ghostwriter)

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 1101 views

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A tribute to an incredible mentor and friend

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 2440 views

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Heather reflects on how laying the foundation for national expansion has helped Doyenne home in on its target audience.

Heather Wentler

— December 2019 — 425 views

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There aren’t enough women angel investors in the world, and it’s not because women don’t have money. Alicia Robb is working to fix that — and the entire startup funding model while she’s at it.

Olivia Barrow

— December 2019 — 547 views

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In a beautiful tribute to Amy and Heather's co-founder journey, Amy shares how learning to be a better partner is challenging her to more openly share her emotions.

Amy Gannon

— November 2019 — 633 views

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Retail and product expert Chioma Amegashie won Doyenne’s 5x5x5 pitch competition this year, and now — just in time for the holidays — she has a plan to turn that $5K grant into hundreds of subscribers for her jewelry and gift business.

Olivia Barrow

— November 2019 — 476 views

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Cecilia Wessing has been developing entrepreneurial ecosystems since before it was cool. Or at least, since anyone knew to call it that.

Olivia Barrow

— October 2019 — 917 views

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Co-founder conflict is normal and healthy. It’s time to end the stigma that presents it as shameful.

Heather Wentler

— October 2019 — 480 views

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