Female Founders CHARISSA CASSELS
The Gender Equality Agenda Requires A Candid Review
Francesca Uriri established her organisation, Leading Ladies Africa, for this very reason.
The Gender Equality Agenda Requires A Candid Review
Francesca Uriri established her organisation, Leading Ladies Africa, for this very reason.
Female Founders ALYSSA KHAN
Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani Breaks Down the Biggest Myth About Impostor Syndrome
While addressing graduates of Smith College, the activist and author shared how she overcame the feelings of self doubt that many women contend with.
Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani Breaks Down the Biggest Myth About Impostor Syndrome
While addressing graduates of Smith College, the activist and author shared how she overcame the feelings of self doubt that many women contend with.
Female Founders TENESHIA CARR
Lena Waithe Knows Good TV. Now She Wants to Make Her Mark in Music, Books, Podcasts, and More
The longtime storyteller is working to widen her lens, moving beyond Hollywood in the process.
Lena Waithe Knows Good TV. Now She Wants to Make Her Mark in Music, Books, Podcasts, and More
The longtime storyteller is working to widen her lens, moving beyond Hollywood in the process.
Female Founders INC. STAFF
Some People Call Them Soft Skills, but These Founders Call Them Rules of Engagement
How these women entrepreneurs grew their companies with empathy, compassion and careful leadership no matter the challenge.
Some People Call Them Soft Skills, but These Founders Call Them Rules of Engagement
How these women entrepreneurs grew their companies with empathy, compassion and careful leadership no matter the challenge.
Female Founders MINDA ZETLIN
Why a Female Founder's Angry Post About International Women's Day Went Viral
Want to empower women? Women's Equality Party founder Sophie Walker has a few suggestions for you.
Why a Female Founder's Angry Post About International Women's Day Went Viral
Want to empower women? Women's Equality Party founder Sophie Walker has a few suggestions for you.
Female Founders SARAH SMITH
How to Accelerate Your Success as a Female Founder
Sharing your plans is hard but necessary in starting and growing your business.
How to Accelerate Your Success as a Female Founder
Sharing your plans is hard but necessary in starting and growing your business.
Female Founders DAVE KERPEN
6 Lessons from Women-Led Businesses Changing the World
Top female business leaders from WPO share their most valuable learnings.
6 Lessons from Women-Led Businesses Changing the World
Top female business leaders from WPO share their most valuable learnings.
Female Founders CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
Barbara Corcoran's 7 Top Tips for Succeeding Against All Odds
She's been an icon of entrepreneurship for decades – first as a New York City real estate maven and then as a Shark. But even at 73, she still leans on some early lessons learned.
Barbara Corcoran's 7 Top Tips for Succeeding Against All Odds
She's been an icon of entrepreneurship for decades – first as a New York City real estate maven and then as a Shark. But even at 73, she still leans on some early lessons learned.
Female Founders REBECCA DECZYNSKI
How Issa Rae Builds Businesses That Convert Customers Into Community
The actor and entrepreneur understands the power of double-sided engagement – and she's used it to grow multiple ventures.
How Issa Rae Builds Businesses That Convert Customers Into Community
The actor and entrepreneur understands the power of double-sided engagement – and she's used it to grow multiple ventures.
Female Founders IAN BRIAN GACHUNU
The Gender Gap in Financial Access is a Chasm
African entrepreneurs’ access to funding is far from equal, with women being the most disadvantaged.
The Gender Gap in Financial Access is a Chasm
African entrepreneurs’ access to funding is far from equal, with women being the most disadvantaged.
Female Founders MICHAEL AKUCHIE
How Female-Led Startups Can Attract Investment
Statistically, women are better at business but have more trouble raising money. This needs to change.
How Female-Led Startups Can Attract Investment
Statistically, women are better at business but have more trouble raising money. This needs to change.
Female Founders AMANDA PRESSNER KREUSER
2 Reasons Women Still Get Less Than 3 Percent of VC Funding
The gender funding gap persists – and it's holding innumerable female founders back from launching their businesses. Two studies dig into why its still tougher to get a dollar if you're a woman.
2 Reasons Women Still Get Less Than 3 Percent of VC Funding
The gender funding gap persists – and it's holding innumerable female founders back from launching their businesses. Two studies dig into why its still tougher to get a dollar if you're a woman.
Female Founders SCOTT OMELIANUK
When What You Choose to Do Chooses You
The business builders who make up Inc.'s Female Founders 100 boast one trait above all others: Bravery.
When What You Choose to Do Chooses You
The business builders who make up Inc.'s Female Founders 100 boast one trait above all others: Bravery.
Female Founders BRIAN BAKKER
Balancing Gender Parity in Africa
Research shows consistently that female-led businesses are more successful. So why do women find it so hard to get funding?
Balancing Gender Parity in Africa
Research shows consistently that female-led businesses are more successful. So why do women find it so hard to get funding?
Female Founders JESSICA STILLMAN
The Founder of This $6B Company's Superpower? Turning Rejection Into Energy (You Can Learn It Too)
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd on how she trained herself to turn rejection into rocket fuel.
The Founder of This $6B Company's Superpower? Turning Rejection Into Energy (You Can Learn It Too)
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd on how she trained herself to turn rejection into rocket fuel.
Female Founders ALI DONALDSON
Female Founders Are Showing Strength in a Tough Venture Capital Environment
Startups with at least one woman on their leadership team have raised $20.8 billion so far this year, according to recent data from Pitchbook.
Female Founders Are Showing Strength in a Tough Venture Capital Environment
Startups with at least one woman on their leadership team have raised $20.8 billion so far this year, according to recent data from Pitchbook.
Female Founders REBECCA DECZYNSKI
Arlan Hamilton, Beatrice Dixon: Just 2 Reasons to Stop By Inc.'s Founders House at Black Tech Week
Swing by to relax, recharge, and connect with other inspiring entrepreneurs--including some very special guests.
Arlan Hamilton, Beatrice Dixon: Just 2 Reasons to Stop By Inc.'s Founders House at Black Tech Week
Swing by to relax, recharge, and connect with other inspiring entrepreneurs--including some very special guests.
Female Founders JESSICA STILLMAN
Use This Olympian's 'Rule of Thirds' to Chase Any Big Dream
If you don't feel lousy a third of the time, you're probably not aiming high enough, says Alexi Pappas.
Use This Olympian's 'Rule of Thirds' to Chase Any Big Dream
If you don't feel lousy a third of the time, you're probably not aiming high enough, says Alexi Pappas.
Female Founders BRIT MORSE
How Chief Became One of the First Women-Led Billion-Dollar Success Stories During the Pandemic
The raise marks a win for women-led companies, amid a punishing few years.
How Chief Became One of the First Women-Led Billion-Dollar Success Stories During the Pandemic
The raise marks a win for women-led companies, amid a punishing few years.
Female Founders DIANA RANSOM
What Leadership Looks Like for Female Founders in a Post-Girlboss World
On this International Women's Day, the time is now to rethink the workplace for the good of everyone--future female founders and employees included.
What Leadership Looks Like for Female Founders in a Post-Girlboss World
On this International Women's Day, the time is now to rethink the workplace for the good of everyone--future female founders and employees included.
Female Founders REBECCA DECZYNSKI
Meta Says It Wants to Boost Women-Led Businesses
Women launched a ton of businesses during the pandemic, but they still face challenges that men don't. The social media giant has launched an e-learning platform to help these entrepreneurs to get ahead.
Meta Says It Wants to Boost Women-Led Businesses
Women launched a ton of businesses during the pandemic, but they still face challenges that men don't. The social media giant has launched an e-learning platform to help these entrepreneurs to get ahead.
Female Founders CAROL SANKAR
Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Encourage Female Founders
When female founders are given the right opportunities, they quickly turn the business into a worthwhile investment.
Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Encourage Female Founders
When female founders are given the right opportunities, they quickly turn the business into a worthwhile investment.
Female Founders TOM FOSTER
She Left College to Start a Billion-Dollar Company. Now, She's Building a $1 Million School for Female Founders
Austin founder and 'Shark Tank' investor Kendra Scott is ready for her second act: a unique new university program that aims to train the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
She Left College to Start a Billion-Dollar Company. Now, She's Building a $1 Million School for Female Founders
Austin founder and 'Shark Tank' investor Kendra Scott is ready for her second act: a unique new university program that aims to train the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
Female Founders STEVEN I. WEISS
VC Funding for Women-Led Companies Is Up. But Is It Up Enough?
Venture capitalist Geri Kirilova of Laconia on how VC for women-led companies is growing, albeit slowly.
VC Funding for Women-Led Companies Is Up. But Is It Up Enough?
Venture capitalist Geri Kirilova of Laconia on how VC for women-led companies is growing, albeit slowly.
Female Founders YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL
Facing a New Business Problem? 8 Ways to Solve It
When you're attempting to solve an issue you've never faced before, it helps to have a strategy for approaching it.
Facing a New Business Problem? 8 Ways to Solve It
When you're attempting to solve an issue you've never faced before, it helps to have a strategy for approaching it.
Female Founders JESSICA STILLMAN
Female Founders Are Staging an Impressive Comeback in 2021, New Data Shows
2021 is shaping up to be a "banner year" for female-founded startups, new Pitchbook data shows.
Female Founders Are Staging an Impressive Comeback in 2021, New Data Shows
2021 is shaping up to be a "banner year" for female-founded startups, new Pitchbook data shows.
Female Founders HANNAH WALLACE
The 2 Key Ingredients to This Juice Company's Decades of Success
The juice is tasty, of course. But founder and CEO Marygrace Sexton says her strategy of knowing what will sell is the real secret sauce.
The 2 Key Ingredients to This Juice Company's Decades of Success
The juice is tasty, of course. But founder and CEO Marygrace Sexton says her strategy of knowing what will sell is the real secret sauce.
Female Founders SHANEA LEVEN
What I've Learned as a Black Female Founder in Silicon Valley
As one of the many Black women who have overcome a barrage of potentially defeating sociocultural challenges to thrive, here's what I've learned along the way.
What I've Learned as a Black Female Founder in Silicon Valley
As one of the many Black women who have overcome a barrage of potentially defeating sociocultural challenges to thrive, here's what I've learned along the way.
Female Founders ANNA MEYER
How This Florida Startup Scaled From Garage Project to Hair Tie Dynamo
For Teleties founder Lindsay Muscato, success boils down to treating people the way that you would want to be treated.
How This Florida Startup Scaled From Garage Project to Hair Tie Dynamo
For Teleties founder Lindsay Muscato, success boils down to treating people the way that you would want to be treated.
Female Founders BRIT MORSE
SBA Provides $2.7 Million in Funding for Women Business Centers in 13 States
The agency is targeting locations in small, diverse, and rural communities.
SBA Provides $2.7 Million in Funding for Women Business Centers in 13 States
The agency is targeting locations in small, diverse, and rural communities.
Female Founders CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
With a $57 Million Raise, Female Founders Fund Is Now the Largest Seed Fund for Women
As it seeks to disrupt the VC ecosystem, Anu Duggal's fund gets an infusion of capital from Melinda Gates's Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki, and Susan Wojcicki, among others.
With a $57 Million Raise, Female Founders Fund Is Now the Largest Seed Fund for Women
As it seeks to disrupt the VC ecosystem, Anu Duggal's fund gets an infusion of capital from Melinda Gates's Pivotal Ventures, Anne Wojcicki, and Susan Wojcicki, among others.
Female Founders LINDSAY BLAKELY
Get Recognized for Your Success: Apply Now for Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100
We're looking to celebrate 100 inspiring, trail-blazing women who thrived in a very tough year.
Get Recognized for Your Success: Apply Now for Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100
We're looking to celebrate 100 inspiring, trail-blazing women who thrived in a very tough year.
Female Founders SOPHIE DOWNES
'If We Stay in Silence, We Stay in Our Silos': Why This Asian American Founder Is Speaking Out About Bias
Steph Speirs, co-founder and CEO of solar energy startup Solstice, on why she used to ignore racist and sexist comments--and what changed.
'If We Stay in Silence, We Stay in Our Silos': Why This Asian American Founder Is Speaking Out About Bias
Steph Speirs, co-founder and CEO of solar energy startup Solstice, on why she used to ignore racist and sexist comments--and what changed.
Female Founders SHAZI VISRAM
What I Learned From 15 Years Building Happy Family Organics
And how I'm applying it to my next company.
What I Learned From 15 Years Building Happy Family Organics
And how I'm applying it to my next company.
Female Founders INC. STAFF
Sign Up Now: Meet Sarah Kauss of S'well in Inc.'s Exclusive Stream Event, 3 p.m. Today
Find out how the entrepreneur created a popular brand and a purpose-driven business--in a whole new category.
Sign Up Now: Meet Sarah Kauss of S'well in Inc.'s Exclusive Stream Event, 3 p.m. Today
Find out how the entrepreneur created a popular brand and a purpose-driven business--in a whole new category.
Female Founders INC. STAFF
Sign Up Now: How Lisa Price Built Carol's Daughter into a Multimillion-Dollar Beauty Brand in an Exclusive Stream Event, Friday January 29
Join Inc. in a conversation about leading with authenticity and unleashing your creativity.
Sign Up Now: How Lisa Price Built Carol's Daughter into a Multimillion-Dollar Beauty Brand in an Exclusive Stream Event, Friday January 29
Join Inc. in a conversation about leading with authenticity and unleashing your creativity.
Female Founders ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
Two Executive Coaches Identify 12 Ways Women Sabotage Their Success
Identifying – and correcting – self-sabotaging behaviors can help pave your path to business success.
Two Executive Coaches Identify 12 Ways Women Sabotage Their Success
Identifying – and correcting – self-sabotaging behaviors can help pave your path to business success.
Female Founders JESSICA STILLMAN
Congrats, You Got a Promotion. A New Study of 25,000 Women Says You Are Now More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed
Nope, things aren't better the higher up you climb. They're worse.
Congrats, You Got a Promotion. A New Study of 25,000 Women Says You Are Now More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed
Nope, things aren't better the higher up you climb. They're worse.
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