Seattle’s Top 5 Early-Stage VC Funds for New Founders

Seattle's Top 5 Early-Stage Venture Capital Firms for New Founders

Seattle is experiencing a revitalization – and a major factor is investor support for early-stage founders. Many venture capitalists here prioritize traction over pedigree, with even major players like Microsoft (M12) and Amazon quietly funding local entrepreneurs. But the true stars are the local investors: a tight-knit community dedicated to uplifting founders and paying it … more

Empowering Women Founders: Chicago’s Inspiring Rise

Women Founder Chicago

If you were in the Chicago tech hub before the 2010s, you might have asked, “Where are all the businesswomen?” Today, these entrepreneurs and founders are celebrated for the innovation and growth they have brought to the city. In a victory for the tech hub’s progress, Startup Genome’s research named Chicago the top global ecosystem … more

How Melanie Perkins and Canva Revolutionized the World

Canva Melanie Perkins

The world is full of problems. Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva, found the perfect answer to one of them. The Australian entrepreneur built Canva to democratize accessibility to design platforms, which went on to rival the tech giants. Today, Canva has grown into one of the world’s most successful startups. It reached unicorn … more

Anti-Woke Backlash Leads to Massive Cuts in DEI Funding

DEI Investment risk and uncertainty in financial sector. Illustration of piggy bank on top of stacked tower of bricks with one being pulled away.

The U.S. has become a hostile environment for advocates of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The opposition to DEI initiatives, which are designed to assist historically marginalized groups, can be summed up in one word: politics. Conservatives claim that DEI is “reverse racism” and are pursuing legal action. As a result, businesses are slashing funding … more

How Attane Health’s Co-Founder Became an Entrepreneurial Conductor

Emily Attane Health

Emily Brown, co-founder and CEO of Attane Health, was born and raised with her siblings in Dallas, Texas. She had a great childhood and even better parents. Growing up, Emily, who now lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her family, describes herself as a go-getter, which is highlighted throughout her professional career.  But her first … more

5 Hispanic-Owned Startups to Look Into This Hispanic Heritage Month

Diana Hoyos - Founder of Muchasha Coffee

Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us, making it the perfect time to show your support to businesses begun by people with Hispanic heritage. Many Hispanic-owned startups are bringing great products and amazing causes together. You’ve likely heard of some of them but not realized they were Hispanic-owned. Now is the perfect time to try out … more

Getting Funding for Your Women-Owned FinTech Startup

Durreen Shahnaz - Impact Investor

The number of women-owned businesses is at an incredible all-time high in the U.S. According to statistics, there are 11.6 million firms established by women, employing close to 9 million people and generating $1.7 trillion in sales. Unfortunately, women aren’t nearly gaining as much funding for their businesses as men. And in the startup world, … more

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