Founders discussed how design is manifested into their physical office spaces, a few things they did right or would have done differently with regards to design in the early stages of their company, how design is integrated into their company cultures, and what their general design philosophies are. By Lauren Jisoo Kim (Events Coordinator, Women [...]
Posts Tagged "Startup America"
Startup America Optimism Survey Finds 85% Of Startups Plan To Hire Employees In The Next Year
September 8, 2012 – 1:00 pm
Kauffman Foundation data show that young companies (those less than five years old) accounted for nearly all net job growth in the U.S., creating three million new jobs annually. By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0) The Startup America Partnership recently released the results of an optimism survey gauging startups’ confidence about their businesses [...]
Showcasing My Startup At SXSW
March 26, 2012 – 5:00 am
Buyvite showcases at Tech Cocktail at SXSW 2012. By Brandy Wimberly (Founder & CEO, Buyvite) What an awesome adventure SXSW has been for Buyvite! We were honored to present our company at two great events and the exposure we gained from showcasing our software was unmatched. We’re so grateful to Startup America and Tech Cocktail [...]
Entrepreneurs Pitch For Feedback, Funding At SXSW Dolphin Tank
March 11, 2012 – 2:35 pm
Dolphin Tank in collaboration with Startup America Women at SXSW. By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0) Startup America Women‘s Dolphin Tank is not a softer version of Shark Tank for women. “The #1 predator for sharks is dolphins,” says Scott Case, CEO of Startup America Partnership in opening remarks. The Dolphin Tank showcased [...]
Startup America Partnership: The Best First Date Ever!
October 16, 2011 – 10:52 am
By Heddi Cundle (Founder & CEO, myTab) It’s tough being a startup, putting yourself out there and hoping someone will love you back. So when I asked if myTab.co could be considered to join the Startup America Partnership, it felt slightly like asking the cool boy at school if he’d let us be in with [...]
Lynn Jurich Joins All-Star Cast of CEOs, Founders with Startup America Partnership
August 30, 2011 – 7:00 am
By Lynn Jurich (Co-Founder & President, SunRun) As the co-founder of a fast-growing company -– home solar company SunRun –- I often look for ways to impart helpful knowledge and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. In particular, I welcome the opportunity to mentor other females because successful women entrepreneurs are still less common in the [...]
Fresh Off Her Appearance on the White House Website, Raissa Nebie Talks Startup Incubators and Node.js
April 29, 2011 – 10:26 am
Women 2.0: Great participation on the Startup America panel last week, which was held at Facebook HQ after President Obama’s Town Hall. Did you get to meet the President? Raissa Nebie: I did not get to meet the President in person, but it was an awesome experience to watch him from only a few feet [...]
Facebook Town Hall and Startup America with Jessica Herrin, Lynn Jurich, Raissa Nebie and Adriana Neagu
April 19, 2011 – 1:53 pm
By Shaherose Charania (Co-Founder & CEO, Women 2.0) Entrepreneurship panels will follow President Obama’s Town Hall livestreamed from Facebook on Wednesday, April 20. The panels on “Women in Technology” and “Startups in America” feature women entrepreneurs like Jesssica Herrin (Founder & CEO, Stella & Dot), Lynn Jurich (Co-Founder & President, SunRun), Adriana Neagu (Co-Founder & [...]
