It is just better to invest in Women

Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank agrees with me – women are better at business. When Kevin O’Leary chooses companies to invest in on Shark Tank, he simply follows the data. It’s a strategy that has led him to prefer women-led companies. “It’s not because I’m sexist,” O’Leary said at the Inc. Women’s Summit in New […]

Hit Refresh – Satya Nadella CEO Microsoft

Recently I listened to the NPR interview with @SatyaNadella and I loved the thoughtfulness behind his new book.  #HitRefresh. Sataya said during the interview “…. when you refresh your browser not everything changes, just the pixels that needed to change have changed…”. Companies and people get overwhelmed by overthinking, not everything needs to be different […]

Why Does Corporate America Have so Few Female CEOs?

Recently, I had a deep conversation with my friend @GeoffDeWeaver, which prompted him to re-publish this article, much of what we discussed is included, and I thought you might find it interesting from a male perspective.  Turns out Geoff and I have lived and been in similar circles  across the globe, and both of us […]

SXSW 2016 – Cool Trends and Highlights!

For those of you who attended SXSW2016  you got to enjoy all the fun and exciting things – me I am living the dream – vicariously! Here is a great read on some of the cool highlights! SXSW2016 Highlights  via Medium and @markwschaefer  

Arena Ventures and Women Founders

CEO Paige Craig of Arena Ventures @paigecraig wrote a great article below on Woman Founders; what they face in the industry, why he believes it is the way it is, and gives great advice for changing it. #ifshecanican.  It is encouraging and inspiring! “Half Our Start-ups Are Founded By Women And I Am Surprised and Delighted.”  […]

Customer Success by CEO’s Aaron Levie and Nick Mehta

Two rock star CEOs @levie and @nrmehta on Customer Success – so you think you have time?? Not so much! If you aren’t thinking, moving, and operating this way… you better think again! Gainsight CEO Nick Mehta and Box CEO Aaron Levie carpool through Palo Alto discussing Customer Success, startups, and tips for planning an epic […]

What does it mean in 2016 to be a woman and an entrepreneur ?

In celebration of international women’s day Inspiring Rarebirds, #ifshecanIcan asked woman what it means to be an entrepreneur today. International Women’s Day 2016 theme is for Parity. – We have come a long way and we still have a ways to go – how will you #pledgeforparity ? Female Entrepreneurs share what it means for […]

Working for Woman Entrepreneurs – Global Ambassador For Inspiring Rarebirds

It is a privilege to be included in this amazing group of humans, who are working to provide a platform where entrepreneurship for women is supported and is a choice… choice is a big word here… Rare Birds invites both parties to the conversation and makes the effort to create a safe welcoming and learning […]

Cyber Violence Against Women

It is imperative that we understand the change needed in society – at a global level. Just because cyber-violence isn’t physical doesn’t mean that it is acceptable – it is a form of bullying, and perpetuates an attitude that becomes an insidious way of thinking. A hacked Facebook account can cost a life in some […]