Data, data, data. It’s said to be the new currency. What is it telling you? How are you tracking it? Does it matter?
Bacteria may light up the future. Glowee, a start-up company based in Paris, France, is developing bioluminescent lights to illuminate shop fronts and street signs.
The most wonderful time of the year is just about here, whether we’re ready or not — but what the Earth is definitely not ready for is the impact the holiday season has on it.
“Safety is the biggest barrier for people who don't cycle,” British entrepreneur Emily Brooke tells Forbes. “You could be lit up like a Christmas tree, but if you’re caught in a vehicle's blind spot you can't be seen.”
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Women Entrepreneurs Are Leveraging Facebook’s Social Play
Since the internet has become the fabric of society, determined women have found success in business using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The path to becoming a female entrepreneur can be hard, but the unique role social media plays in their business strategy is a key factor for success.
What Madam C.j. Walker’s Story (And Netflix Series) Means To Black Cosmetics Entrepreneurs
Madam C.J. Walker is one of the most storied business leaders in American history. Her life of philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and activism has empowered black women and families, and inspired black business owners for generations—even in the 21st Century. Despite her life being relegated to Black History Month bullet points, some of the most notable names in modern entrepreneurship have been inspired enough by her pioneering work to keep her legacy alive in elements of their own entrepreneurial ventures.
A Black Female Founder Pivots To Meet The Challenges Of Coronavirus
For startups, as for all small businesses, this is a time of great upheaval. In January 2019, Naj Austin launched her social wellness clubhouse for people of color in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Just over a year later, something unthinkable happened — the Coronavirus pandemic.
There's been a lot of talk these past years about the need to have more women in leadership roles, yet progress is slow. Why is that? I believe it is in part because we haven't gotten to the source of what's really getting in the way: our inherited bias. And I'm not just talking about the perception of women in the workforce, but the one we women
How Women Entrepreneurs Can Break Into Tech Without Relying On Investors
Women entrepreneurs are hugely underrepresented in the tech startup world. As reported by the New York Times, “Only 9 percent of apps are created by women; 10 percent of innovative start-ups were founded by women.” With such woefully low numbers, I wanted to know how to help more women entrepreneurs break into tech. Before providing some ideas here, we have to first understand what the challenges are.
Coolest Jobs In Tech: An Instagram Employee Who Works In Sports Partnerships On Money Advice, Diversity, And The Best Company Perks
Shanae Dixon works in sports partnerships for Instagram, but she never thought she'd end up working in tech or sports. Dixon, who's based in Instagram's New York office, was on her 3rd internship at a bank when she realized it wasn't a fit for her. An opportunity came up to work at Facebook, and the rest, she says, is history.
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Female Founder Provides Small Loans To Help College Students Avoid Dropping Out
When I interviewed Jeannie Ringo, founder and CEO at Funding U, I remember what Larry Keeley, president and co-founder at Dublin Group, and managing director at Deloitte Consulting told me — men and women innovate differently.
This New Drawing App Shows How Digital Software Will Save Sketching, Not Destroy It
Mental Canvas is not the first software that attempts to save the act of sketching--we have seen 3D "sketching" tools such as SketchUp, as well as applications that simply simulate sketching on paper, such as Morpholio's popular range of sketching apps.
Diverse Recruitment Bottleneck Hinders German Engineering
Drive for more women in board roles is not translating to shop floor
A British Brand Has Finally Made Nude Heels For Every Skin Tone
When it comes to searching for the ‘perfect nude’, it can be frustrating to discover that the range of shades often don’t go beyond a blush pink.
New Brand of Innovative Hair Tools Needs Us and We Need Them
From hair creams, puddings, gels, and everything in between, when it comes to natural hair care, it’s not very difficult to find a variety of hair products to cater to your specific needs.
Economic Independence And Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse
A big part of YWCA’s work is helping women find stability in their lives during times of crisis. Beyond that, our hope for the women we serve is that they can leave YWCA and go on to create positive change in our community.
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