Creativity is a versatile skill. Some use it to create sculptures, others to reach the remote without standing up. For Jerrica Kirkley, M.D., co-founder and chief medical officer of Plume, creativity has been key to her success. “It’s just such a big part of every facet of my life,” she says. “We as physicians, as … more
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
President Donald Trump and his administration have made their opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs clear through rhetoric and policy. Yet corporate America shows little appetite for abandoning these efforts. A recent survey by law firm Littler, found 49% of business leaders aren’t scaling back DEI initiatives, while just 8% are considering significant changes. … more
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
Before launching Coyote Ventures, an early-stage fund dedicated to health equity and women’s health, Jessica Karr first needed to discover where her true passion truly belonged. After completing her MS in Biochemistry, Jessica began her startup career when she helped to design and launch the Impossible Burger as an early employee. Later, she completed an … more
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
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
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
While more women and founders of color are starting startups, investment in startups led by women, Black and Latinx founders continues to stay persistently low. Startup accelerators are often the first step on a founder’s investment journey, so it’s critical to see which startup accelerators are most likely to invest in underrepresented founders. We rank … more
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
Bolder Money, Beta Boom‘s most recent FinTech investment, seeks to become the trusted partner for the 40 million under-invested millennial women as they earn more and build wealth. The next generation of women are controlling an increasingly large portion of wealth in America. By 2030, American women will collectively manage over $30 trillion in assets … more
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
When you think of startup founders, the people you picture may all be similar. Historically, the most prominent startup elites have been. Most have come from large tech hubs like San Francisco and New York, and many from wealthy backgrounds and prestigious universities. That’s starting to change. While the world’s eyes may linger on Silicon … more
Where is the greatest number of women-, Latinx-, and Black-led startups being minted? Which cities have the greatest access to early-stage capital for diverse founders? What regions have the greatest proportion of seed investors investing in underrepresented founders? Beta Boom is a pre-seed fund focusing on underrepresented founders outside of Silicon Valley, so naturally, we … more
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