Entrepreneurship

"Starting a business is a scary thing; my best advice is to really believe that what you have is unique and be really passionate about it." — Alina Roytberg

Stephanie Newby ON Entrepreneurship

Managing Director, Golden Seeds

Q: Can you tell us about some of the women-led companies that you have invested in?

A: Yes – my favorite topic! Just in New York alone we have three extraordinary companies led by equally extraordinary women: HonestlyNow – this company is led by Tereza Nemessanyi, who is a true visionary. Her company operates a Q & A site – but with great pictures - where you can ask questions on any topic, from “Should I dump my ... READ MORE »

Caroline Ghosn ON Entrepreneurship

Co-founder & CEO, Levo League

Q: What’s your best advice for an entrepreneur in an early/bootstrapping phase? Or in a growth/need to ‘now scale’ phase?

A: Be confident and ask for advice. You are not the first to start a company, and not the first to scale one - why not learn from the shared experiences of those you admire? In terms of the growth phase, given that companies evolve very quickly and are tough, living organisms, don't forget why you started in the first place; ... READ MORE »

Jane Wurwand ON Entrepreneurship

Founder and Owner, Dermalogica

Q: What’s your best advice for an entrepreneur in an early/bootstrapping phase? Or in a growth/need to ‘now scale’ phase?

A: Recognize your own intuition. Hear opposition, but always carefully consider the source. Especially in the beginning, you will meet with a lot of naysayers and negativity. Be careful about who you listen to. Lots of people will tell you “No” when you start out, either because they themselves are fearful, afraid of failure, have low risk-tolerance, or are bitter about ... READ MORE »

Giving New Meaning to How Women Can Climb Their Way to the Top

claudia ON Entrepreneurship

In February, I woke in the middle of the night panicking about S.H.E. Summit for three consecutive weeks. In April, my husband had an intervention with me because I was talking about S.H.E. Summit morning, noon and night. I talked about it over dinner with friends, during chats with local shopkeepers and even with our READ MORE »

Maureen Lippe ON Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO, Lippe Taylor

Q: What’s your best advice for an entrepreneur in an early/bootstrapping phase? Or in a growth/need to ‘now scale’ phase?

A: Important advice from my husband when I was starting out Lippe Taylor was “it’s time to hire.” I thought I could do it all myself and I didn’t want to pay salaries. When I realized that was the best advice, I staffed up and the business grew like crazy and I could maintain some semblance of sanity as a business ... READ MORE »

Rayah Levy ON Entrepreneurship

Director & CEO, ArtéQuesta

Q: What’s your best advice for an entrepreneur in an early/bootstrapping phase? Or in a growth/need to ‘now scale’ phase?

A: My best advice for an entrepreneur in the early/bootstrapping phase is this: Be clear on your vision and DON’T GIVE UP. No matter how great you KNOW your idea is, you will face hundreds of closed doors. It is part of the process. Even if things take off in the beginning, at some point, it will get hard. Stay committed ... READ MORE »