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Eleventh Circuit Temporarily Blocks Fearless Fund Grant Program For Black Women-Owned Businesses

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On June 3, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit authorized a preliminary injunction in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management, LLC et al., ruling that a grant contest that awards funding and mentorship...more

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Silicon Alley: 15 Must-Know Facts about NY's Tech Community

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As we countdown to NY Tech Week in just 15 days, here are 15 facts about the city's dynamic tech ecosystem....more

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Crowdfunding Report Shows Increasing Reliance on Regulation CF Deals & Disparities in Participation by Women & Minorities

Introduced under Title III of the JOBS Act, Regulation Crowdfunding (“Regulation CF”) was promulgated to allow startups and emerging companies to raise capital from a wider pool of investors through equity crowdfunding...more

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Project W: Q&A with the Founders of WMarketplace

Kate Isler and Susan Gates met through a short-lived startup experience and discovered their shared passion for empowering women. They always knew they would build something together and that opportunity came during the...more

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Venture Capitalists to Report on the Diversity of the Businesses They Invest...

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed a bill that mandates venture capitalists to report the diversity of the founding members of businesses they invest in, making the first state to require venture capital firms to...more

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Project W: Cage the Rage – Going from Anger to Action

To choose to become a startup founder, they say you have to be a little bit crazy. As a former founder myself and an advocate for entrepreneurs, I like to think it's a good kind of crazy. To go out on a limb and start a...more

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Project W: Q&A with Jennifer Steiner

Jennifer Steiner has spent her entire career in the healthcare services sector: at Fortune 100 companies, private equity backed companies, and now at her own private equity backed startup. Jennifer shares her experience...more

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Ten Talks - Focus on Women Entrepreneurs - "Extra" Conversation with Dr. Ashlie Burkart

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In this longer EXTRA interview, Gould & Ratner's Ammara Khan talks with Dr. Ashlie Burkart, Chief Scientific Officer at Germin8 Ventures, about her experience in medicine and what motivated her to move into venture capital,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2021 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: VCs Must Do a Better Job of Supporting Black Women Founders - Black women only receive 0.27% of all venture dollars in the US and 0.24% in the UK, and even...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2021 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Yes, 2021 Is Shaping Up as a Wild Year for Supergiant Rounds. We Break Down Where the Money Is Going - Just when we thought things might slow down in the...more

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Female Owned Fashion Businesses: From Your Garage To A Thriving Business, How To Start Building Your Dream

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Hashtags for women entrepreneurs and female owned business are becoming more prominent. Tag lines such as “Mom-preneur” #girlpreneur #womenceo, #girlboss #solopreneur #entreprenuerher abound in social media posts in the...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2020 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Startups Can Build Resilience into their Business Models - Operating in a global pandemic has forced all business, large and small, to reconsider whether...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2020 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: From The Editor’s Desk: To Grow a More Diverse Startup Ecosystem, Start At The Seed Stage - Crunchbase’s first Diversity Spotlight Report underscores the extent...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Bounce Back From Startup Failure - Startup failure is taxing on founders. This AlleyWatch article discusses how to harness the anxiety that results from...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Few Startups with Female Founders Raise More Venture Cash - After angel investments and seed round funding, studies from the Kauffman Fellows Research Center...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: The Anti-Silicon Valley Formula: How Companies Succeed Despite Not Following the Silicon Valley Playbook - We hear a lot about the traditional Silicon Valley...more

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Women Investing in Women's Health: The Rise of Femtech Companies and Investors in Celebration of Women's History Month

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Just a few years ago, investment in women’s health was sparse. Global funding for the femtech sector had barely reached $100 million and there continued to be a glaring lack of research into critical areas such as female...more

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Fintech: Achieving Better Balance

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While funding in the fintech space has skyrocketed over the past several years, many women in the space are still struggling to find a seat at the table, a trend seen throughout the startup landscape....more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2019 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: For Struggling Startups, Retirees Are Coming to the Rescue - For entrepreneurs looking for deep expertise but cannot afford to hire a full-time employee, a...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October, 2018 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: You’ve Closed Your Financing Round. Congratulations. Now What? WilmerHale Partner Gary Schall shares 4 key items to add to your company’s to-do list after a...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April, 2018 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: What You Need to Know About GDPR, the New EU Privacy Rules That Have Silicon Valley Scrambling to Keep Up - Silicon Valley is known for moving fast (and...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - December, 2016 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Here’s what that new Fed rate increase means for venture-backed startups - The US Federal Reserve made headlines this week by raising its benchmark interest...more

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