Yes, There Is Such a Thing as Raising Too Much Money

The more money you raise the greater the chance of your startup being successful, right? Nope, says VC Cindy Padnos, who warns that too much funding can actually be bad for your fledgling business.  By Cindy Padnos (Founder & Managing Partner, Illuminate Ventures)...

An Enterprising Approach to Investment: Cindy Padnos

“Most venture capital investors assess a founder… ‘are they able to attract the best people, surround themselves with the most talented individuals, are they willing to be challenged by other people…” By Sarah Cone (Venture Associate,...
The Art Of Design: Co-Working That Works For Women

The Art Of Design: Co-Working That Works For Women

“Every person is defined by the communities she belongs to.”- Orson Scott Card By Avary Kent (CEO, The Happiness Institute) While finishing her degree at Stanford University, Dr. Mary Murphy studied social identity threat, an interesting behavior that occurs when we...