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Key Factors Founders Should Consider when Navigating Layoffs

By Jennifer Dulksi, Founder & CEO of Rising Team — In the turbulent landscape of 2023, navigating layoffs stands out as an especially emotionally charged journey for founders — one that many are grappling with in the shadows of a challenging macro-environment. We tapped GSB Professor Jennifer Dulski to share her perspective on executing these decisions and leading teams through…

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Key Factors Founders Should Consider when Navigating Layoffs
Key Factors Founders Should Consider when Navigating Layoffs
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Female Founders Fund

·Oct 16

A Founder’s Guide to Cutting Burn

By Mariah Chase, fmr. ELOQUII CEO — You’ve been told by your investors, your board, fellow founders, advisors — maybe even your yoga teacher — to cut your company’s burn. (If you had a nickel for each time you’ve been told to cut burn, you wouldn’t actually need to do it anymore!) This ‘cost cutting’ chorus is due to the Fed’s swift rate hikes in response to inflation and the fact that the “easy money” of 2021/2022 is over. (You’re reading this so I’m assuming you’re all too aware.) Many investors overallocated at inflated valuations and are worried about their fund’s markdowns…

Female Founders

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A Founder’s Guide to Cutting Burn
A Founder’s Guide to Cutting Burn
Female Founders

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·Jul 26

Announcing Adrianna Samaniego’s Promotion to Partner

Today we are thrilled to announce Adrianna Samaniego’s well-deserved promotion to Partner at Female Founders Fund. Since joining FFF three years ago, Adrianna has evaluated over 7,000 deals, played a crucial role in over 20 investments, and provided invaluable support to our portfolio founders. Adrianna’s passion for long-term investing, coupled…

Venture Capital

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Announcing Adrianna Samaniego’s Promotion to Partner
Announcing Adrianna Samaniego’s Promotion to Partner
Venture Capital

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·May 9

Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica Goldin

We are thrilled to welcome the latest addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Mother Science — a revolutionary biotech skincare brand founded by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, violinist Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, and beauty industry veteran Jessica Goldin. Today Mother Science announces their $6.2M seed round led by Female Founders…

Fundraising

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Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica Goldin
Revolutionizing Skincare Through Biotech: An Interview with Mother Science CEO Jessica Goldin
Fundraising

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·Apr 3

2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders

Female founders prove resilience in a tough market — 2022 was a year of recalibration in the venture capital market as VC activity declined from 2021’s all-time highs. Geopolitical conflicts, rising interest rates, sky-high inflation, and strained supply chains all contributed to uncertainty in the market which caused many investors to pause and exercise more conservative investment practices. …

Female Founders

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2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders
2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders
Female Founders

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·Feb 7

Milk Bar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the World

Today we are thrilled to welcome the latest — and sweetest — addition to the Female Founders Fund portfolio, Milk Bar — the award winning bakery and dessert brand with a cult-like following. Founded by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi in 2008, Milk Bar has grown from its…

Female Founders

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MilkBar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the World
MilkBar’s Founder on Building the Most Beloved Dessert Brand in the World
Female Founders

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·Jan 24

Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-Founders

Last week, Oula — the modern maternity center that delivers an evidence-based, personalized pregnancy experience — announced their $19.1 million Series A led by 8VC with participation from existing investors including Chelsea Clinton’s fund, Metrodora; Female Founders Fund; Collaborative Fund; and Alumni Ventures. This brings Oula’s total funding to $22.3…

Healthcare

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Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-Founders
Rebuilding Maternal Healthcare from the Ground Up: An Interview with Oula’s Co-Founders
Healthcare

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Female Founders Fund

·Apr 11, 2022

2021 Review of Funding for Female Founders

Female founders broke barriers across IPOs, growth rounds and acquisitions. We are back again with our Annual Review of Funding for Female Founders in 2021. …

Female Founders

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2021 Review of Funding for Female Founders
2021 Review of Funding for Female Founders
Female Founders

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·Mar 15, 2022

The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise Software

For those who have been following the major venture capital investment trends over the previous year, climate tech is a vertical that has undoubtedly been pushed to the forefront of not only investment, but public discourse. And for good reason. In 2021 alone, the US experienced 20 major climate disasters…

Female Founders

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The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise Software
The Future of B2B Climate Tech: Sustainability Enterprise Software
Female Founders

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·Jan 18, 2022

Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie Bakalar

Fable, the luxury pet accessories brand that makes stylish, high-quality everyday goods for urban pets and their parents, just raised a $9 million Series A led by 14W, with participation from Female Founders Fund and Slow Ventures. …

Pets

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Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie Bakalar
Pet Accessories for the Millennial Pet Parent: An Interview with Fable Founder Sophie Bakalar
Pets

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