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women entrepreneurs
Women of 1M/1M: Insane Logic, United Kingdom
Women entrepreneurs abound in the world, but they don’t seem to get the same amount of recognition as their male counterparts. As a serial entrepreneur with a focus on technology, I’m always excited to learn about and, in this case, work with other technology focused female entrepreneurs like Zoe Peden, co-founder of Insane Logic in our One Million by
1M/1M Video: Girl Power In Silicon Valley
This comic strip raises the question of gender bias in Silicon Valley. Ironically, I AM a woman entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, and in my experience, when I have been rejected by VCs, there was, often, good reason for it. Please view the comic strip, and weigh in with your thoughts. You can subscribe to the
1Mby1M Deal Radar: Camp Bow Wow, Boulder
What do the Champagne houses Veuve Clicquot, Pommery, and Bollinger; the printer of the Declaration of Independence; and the German steel conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG have in common? At one time, all were run by widows who took over the business after their husband died. It’s a path that many women have followed across the centuries, back through
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Kindra Tatarsky, Director of Operations, Golden Seeds (Part 5)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: What do you think angel investors could do to increase their chances of success? Kindra: It is obviously a risky investment strategy, so the most important thing is to build a portfolio. You can’t just pick one or two or three companies because there are so
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Kindra Tatarsky, Director of Operations, Golden Seeds (Part 4)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: Do you try to estimate a particular return over a particular period? Kindra: Of course. That’s part of the entire process. We look at an anticipated return to see if the return makes sense for an investment and the valuation x return makes sense, so absolutely.
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Kindra Tatarsky, Director of Operations, Golden Seeds (Part 3)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: Do you have membership dues for your angel members? Kindra: Yes. It ranges from $2,000 to $3,000. Irina: How many members do you have? Kindra: We have about 146 members. Irina: Who are your members, usually? Kindra: They range from CEOs of companies of various sizes
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Kindra Tatarsky, Director of Operations, Golden Seeds (Part 2)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: Could you elaborate on your deal flow? Kindra: Deal flow comes from a combination of reputation, member networks, and partnerships with local ecosystems, meaning other groups that are focused on entrepreneurship, especially women-oriented groups. Our companies themselves are a terrific source of deal flow. We focus
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Kindra Tatarsky, Director of Operations, Golden Seeds (Part 1)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold This is the thirty-fourth interview in our series on financing for entrepreneurs. I am talking to Kindra Tatarsky, director of operations at Golden Seeds, a network of angel investors dedicated to investing in early stage companies founded and/or led by women. Golden Seeds has more than 150
