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"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.Top stories - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
This Female Founder Is on a Mission to Empower Women of Color in Environmental Justice
Diamond Spratling’s organization Girl + Environment connects communities to education and mental health tools for a new climate future.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Black women face a maternal health crisis, and advocates want that to be an election issue
Advocates want the Nov. 5 election to help raise awareness about reproductive health inequities impacting Black women.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
How the virtual network "Win With Black Women" is impacting the 2024 presidential race
Jotaka Eaddy is the woman behind the virtual network "Win With Black Women," which started meeting every Sunday during the pandemic via Zoom. Their goal is to support and advance the policy agenda ...Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
Women’s Equality party founders urge members to call time after 10 years
Exclusive: WE to vote after leaders conclude model no longer works although its ‘mission is as urgent as ever’. • Why we’ve made the difficult decision to back a motion to close WE . The leader ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
A Chicago league has spent decades inspiring Black women to take up golf
The Ebony Ladies Golf League of Chicago, which just marked its 50th anniversary, has spent decades growing the game with African American women. Jim Williams has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Masimo Terminates Founder Kiani as CEO
Medical-device maker said Joe Kiani, who previously informed the board of his decision to resign as chief executive, has been terminated by the company, following a review by outside counsel.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Cash App Founder Murder Trial Begins
Bob Lee was found bleeding to death on a San Francisco street in April 2023. Consultant Nima Momeni is being tried for allegedly stabbing the tech founder.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Founder Anne Wojcicki races to rescue 23andMe
Once-hyped genetic testing company hit by data breach, plunging share price and board resignationsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Why This Venture Capitalist Is Investing in the Founders of the Future
To Wocstar Capital founder Gayle Jennings O’Bryne, the climate tech industry is “boundless.” And she wants to help diverse entrepreneurs get in on the action.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
How This Female Founder Is Turning Footwear Into a Source of Power
Maral Kalinian’s innovative shoe startup Gaian Footwear marries fashion and function – and renewable energy.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
How This Founder Is Building the 401(K) for the Working Class
Dashell Laryea, the co-founder and CEO of Ezra Financial, believes that employer-supported emergency savings accounts will help workers gain financial security and access to the American Dream.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims
Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
‘Defensible’ Ideas Helped These Founders Build Brand Loyalty
The founders of Good Culture, Sheertex and Dreamday discussed their updated approach to branding at the Inc. 5000 conference.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Meet the Top 269 Investment Firms for Founders
Here are the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders that help founder-led companies grow.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake
The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital
In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago -
Here’s the 1 Lesson Every Founder Should Learn From Steve Jobs. Most Founders Learn the Opposite
In a viral essay, VC Paul Graham calls Jobs an example of “founder mode.” But was he?Business - Inc. - October 18 -
Philly's Black motorcycle clubs hit the streets to encourage Black men to vote
A group of 100 Black men on motorcycles rode through Philadelphia as part of a multi-pronged effort to encourage Black men to register to vote and head to the polls.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Women's impact newcomer rankings
Which transfers and freshmen will play big roles this 2024-25 season?Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
The Saudi factories powered by women
A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdomWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Women will decide America’s future
Where female voters go, the result of the US presidential election followsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Designers push for Black hairstyle emojis
There are almost 4,000 emojis to help people express themselves online, but a group of young design students in London says not one features Black or mixed-race hairstyles. As CBS News' Tina Kraus ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How Does Emily Weiss, Glossier’s Founder, Define Success?
Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12 -
How a Near-Death Experience Inspired This Founder to Revolutionize the Office Lunch
Sharebite founder Dilip Rao shares how surviving a serious car accident prompted him to found a mission-driven meal benefits company.Business - Inc. - October 14