StartupOS launched its platform for early-stage startups that provides free access to the business tools, guidance, mentors and investors that founders need to accelerate the growth of their company and raise capital. The platform, which empowers founders through a series of learn-by-doing exercises that allow for assessment and benchmarking at any stage or need in a startup’s journey, is perfect for validating ideas, building an MVP (minimally viable product) or achieving product market fit—all with the goal of dramatically increasing the probability of a startup’s long-term success. Fo ..read more

Thousands of women came out in force this week for the first time since the pandemic to participate in the Massachusetts Conference for Women, which featured in-person talks from Viola Davis, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett and Jameela Jamil. Viola Davis speaks at the 2022 Massachusetts Conference for Women Chef and humanitarian José Andrés, vegan advocate and author Tabitha Brown, groundbreaking dancer and author Misty Copeland and actress and producer Reese Witherspoon addressed the audience virtually along with novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, social media transparency advocate Frances Haugen, act ..read more

A community can mean many different things. Maybe it’s your neighborhood. Perhaps it’s the region you live in. Or it’s a group of people, big or small, you find yourself belonging to and spending a lot of time with. Regardless of where we find our sense of community, we all want a healthy, thriving and positive environment wherever we go. So, how can we make a difference and bolster those support systems? In this article, we want to help you get moving to leave any place better than you found it. Investigate important issues and decide what matters to you most To get a good sense of direction ..read more

Vertical Harvest, Inc., a hydroponic, vertical farming company based in Jackson, Wyoming, and FundHER World Capital, a private equity venture capital fund specializing in investing in women-led companies, together with DRA Family Office, announced a financial partnership that will support the expansion plans for Vertical Harvest’s urban vertical farm locations, starting with the large-scale farm in Maine. Thoughts from executives Rose Vitale, a co-founding partner of DRA Family Office and angel investor with FundHER World, stated, “I co-created FundHER World Capital with other women to specif ..read more

Editor’s note: this article on Elon Musk’s management of Twitter was originally published on The Conversation by Libby (Elizabeth) Sander, MBA Director & Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University. As a case study of how to implement organizational change, Elon Musk’s actions at Twitter will go down as the gold standard in what not to do. Among other things, the evidence shows successful organizational change requires: a clear, compelling vision that is communicated effectively; employee participation; and fairness in the way change is implement ..read more

If you are a recent college grad or a young professional, “The Graduate’s Guide to Money” is the complete guide to help you dive into the real world with the knowledge to be financially smart now and in the future. This practical guide is essentially “money talk made easy.” As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and CPA, Tana Ackerly Gildea knows the money pitfalls, problems and priorities to consider when starting out. “I didn’t even start my life as a financial planner, so I made a lot of money mistakes in my 20s and 30s,” says Gildea, a mother of four young adults. “I’m passionate about he ..read more

This holiday season, H&M and Buy From a Black Woman are traveling from coast to coast to present the second year of the “Buy From a Black Woman Holiday Market“, with events in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago. Kicking off on Black Friday, November 25th, the market features BFABW vendors from around the US. H&M’s partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit’s mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women. About ‘Buy From a Black Woman’ Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organization founded by Nikki Porcher ..read more

Employee retention. Workplace productivity. Organizational culture. There are plenty of moving parts when it comes to building a team—it doesn’t matter if you’re working with a group of three or three hundred. Whether you’re starting from scratch or could use advice on managing the ins and outs of being in charge, this show is the right fit for you. Listen to “Power Up Your Team,” hosted by founder Martina Kuhlmeyer. What is the podcast about? The Power Up Your Team podcast offers ideas for women entrepreneurs and business owners who have created successful companies with a lot of hands-on wo ..read more

Mastercard recently launched a new “Secret Sauce” small business campaign. To elevate the visibility of women small business owners in the culinary space, it will help equip them with the support, funding and resources they need to grow their businesses. The initiative will kick off with a national ad campaign. They will highlight three women who have overcome unique challenges to maintain and grow their businesses. The campaign includes a funding program in partnership with Pier Five. It also promotes the use of a Google Maps feature that allows people to identify, shop and support women-own ..read more

The holiday season is officially upon us, and here at Lioness, we decided to do our part in helping women entrepreneurs achieve success. We asked female-owned businesses which of their products would make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one. Here’s what they suggested! 2023 Artist of Life Workbook The 2023 Artist of Life Workbook is a guided journal to help you create your most intentional and successful year in 2023. This 152-page workbook is filled with questions and exercises for self-discovery, goal setting and more to help you stay focused and accountable toward making a positive ..read more