"Take baby steps…starting a business is like running a marathon and it takes a lot of stamina." — Amy Abrams
Co-founder, Birchbox
A: I love to cook and I cook a lot of different kinds of food. My favorite recipe is something that I found with my husband when we were traveling in Italy for our honeymoon. It is a simple red sauce. The ingredients to serve 4 people are: Two large cans of plum tomatoes Quarter cup of olive oil 5 cloves of garlic A large ... READ MORE »
Founder & CEO, AHAlife
A: These make a weird combination, but I would choose watermelon, caviar and ramen – and indulge one at a time! READ MORE »
Co-founder & CEO, Levo League
A: I love to cook, and our office has a fantastic kitchen space so I try to as much as possible. I make a wintry stew that is a simple mix of my umami favorites – simmer garlic and onion in olive oil with paprika, chili powder, and salt, brown ground beef on high heat, mix in chopped okra and fresh ... READ MORE »
Founder & Executive Director, GEMS: Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
A: I love to cook and one of my favorite recipes that looks fancy but is super easy is a spinach salad with fried goat cheese with mangos and strawberries. People are impressed and it takes about ten minutes to prepare. READ MORE »
Founding Partner, Prosperity Candle
A: I’m a New Englander, so I tend to think about warming comfort foods for the winter a lot, as well as fresh vibrant salads that celebrate the bounty of spring and summer. I usually don’t closely refer to recipes but instead look to them for inspiration. My husband and I receive a big box of veggies from a local Boston ... READ MORE »
Founder & CEO, AHAlife
A: One of my favorite spots in New York City is (luckily) right outside the AHAlife loft: il Buco on Bond Street. Their kale salad is absolutely delicious. READ MORE »