Top Investors Hold ‘Pitch Competition’ for Women Only
The goal? To help female founders connect with leading venture capitalists in Boston. Here’s what happened.
The Most Exclusive Boys’ Club: America’s Largest Startups
The startups with all-male boards include some of the most celebrated brands, such as Uber, Snapchat, Tinder and Airbnb.
Not Your Typical Wednesday: Taking the Stage in Dublin in Front of 5,000 People
5,000 people and a million things to say, all in 30 minutes.
Solutions for the Gender Gap in Venture Capital Must Come from Within
Erica Swallow, who rocked the VC industry earlier this year by writing candidly about “being a female in venture capital,” says it is time for practical solutions to fix the industry’s gender gap.
Martha Coakley: Ambiguous or Contemplative?
My takeaway and first impression from meeting Martha Coakley is that she’s a woman of her word — someone who researches the facts, opinions, and options; chooses a course; and sticks with it. For some, that methodical strategy may seem slow, but for me, it seems wise.
The Perfect Handbag: Adventures in American Manufacturing
This is the story of how far I’d go to carry the same bag for nearly a decade. In short, when my bag failed, I found the original manufacturer to help me fix the situation!
Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in the World
See how the world’s top 20 startup hubs stack up against each other in this infographic based on the 2012 Startup Ecosystem Report.
My Oh My, How Flight Has Changed Since the 1950s
Before seat-back entertainment and in-flight WiFi, there was window-gazing and reading, and this: The In-flight Report.
Next Up: Three Months of TechStars Awesome Sauce
Erica Swallow is one of six TechStars NYC Associates tasked with helping build the next wave of amazing startups in the Spring 2013 Techstars NYC class.
A Selection of Startup Pitches With Flair
Students of my recent “Getting Press on a Tight Budget” Skillshare class, submitted email and one-sentence pitches for their class projects. Here are some of the best startup pitches I received.
