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"First of all, and most importantly, do what you love. Take calculated risks and grow at the right pace." — Cortney Novogratz

Stephanie Newby

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 »

Shama Kabani

Shama Kabani ON Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO, The Marketing Zen Group

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

A: The best advice is to listen to your marketplace. Truly listen to their needs, and then deliver on that. As we were growing, we noticed that we’d consult with clients on how to build a good website for example. And then they would struggle to find the designers and developers that also understood the vision like us. We had a ... READ MORE »

Alyssa Rapp

Alyssa Rapp ON Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO, Bottlenotes

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

A: Dogged determination and perseverance are absolutely necessary, although insufficient, for success. The number of times I have had to stare fear right in the eye, acknowledge it, be motivated by it, but ultimately, just push it aside to continue the proverbial uphill climb, often without the requisite “nourishment” (aka: working capital), I can hardly count. But particularly early on, you ... READ MORE »

SaraHoloubek

Sara Holoubek ON Entrepreneurship

CEO, Luminary Labs

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

A: Learn how to make money. Even if your big idea requires more capital than you can generate today, every entrepreneur should know how to make money before raising money. Knowing how to make money is the most underrated entrepreneurial skill. READ MORE »

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Anu Duggal ON Entrepreneurship

Founder, Female Founders Fund

Q: When I stepped down as President of a company after 9 years in that position, it was quite emotional. If you have ever sold, folded or needed to leave an organization you helped (or did) start, what was that experience like for you?

A: I recently had an experience with my own company where I made the decision to resign at a point at which there was a great deal of momentum (we had just raised $16M). However, there were decisions being made by our new board that I did not agree with and this prompted my decision to leave. Although it was one ... READ MORE »

Tereza Nemessanyi

Tereza Nemessanyi ON Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO, Honestly Now

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

A: As hard as it seems up-front, I would try to craft a business that generates revenue from Day 1. This will help you keep control of your business and ultimately your vision. It’s really hard, but it’s work that will pay dividends down the road. Second, know who your core customer is and nurture them. They are helping you co-develop ... READ MORE »

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