As a new mom, I found myself struggling with knowing which shoes would support healthy development and which sizes were right for my daughter… I ordered multiple sizes, styles, and guessed which one might be a good fit by trying to feel her toes and heel. Given how quickly she was growing, I had to do this all over again every few months – all the while thinking there had to be a better way.
Techs and the City
EdSights is the Text-Based Chatbot That Solves the College Dropout Crisis
Meet EdSights, the text messaging chatbot that’s helping universities to reduce dropout rates. Cofounders Claudia Recchi and Carolina Recchi tell us more.
The 8 Largest Female-Founded NYC Startup Funding Rounds of 2019
Modern Picnic is the Chic Alternative to Lunch Boxes for Women
No matter how old you are, it seems no one can truly outgrow the lunchbox, and Modern Picnic is the contemporary lunch bag for sophisticated women who care equally about the food inside as they do about the aesthetic and style of the accessory holding it. The company’s line of lunch bags is made with […]
Inside the Mind of a New York VC: Supernode Ventures
We chat with the amazing Laurel Touby and Jenny Friedman, Managing Partners at Supernode Ventures, a pre-seed & seed-stage firm investing out of its debut fund.
goTenna Raises Another $24M to Bring Connectivity in Situations When it is Needed the Most
Losing touch with the outside world during calamitous events like natural disasters is still a serious concern even in this age of what seems to be constant connectivity. goTenna addresses this problem with its decentralized communication infrastructure network that is virtually indestructible and designed for the times where communication may most be needed. Founded in 2012, […]
Chief Raises Another $22M for its Private Network for Senior Female Leaders in Business
There has been a lot of chatter about creating gender parity in the workplace and this NYC startup is systematically ensuring that it happens and quickly. Chief is the private network designed specifically for women leaders to advance their careers through a mix of curated opportunities focused on education, an in-person space, programming, and events. […]
PropertyNest Helps Renters and Buyers Find Property Based on Credit Score
Credit score plays an essential role in everyday life including securing an apartment. PropertyNest, a Brooklyn-baed startup launched in 2018, is a comprehensive real estate listing site focused on New York that helps people find apartments to rent or buy, using their credit score as a filtering tool. Apartment seekers can provide information about a […]
Sawyer Raises Another $11M to Ensure Your Kids Are Not Bored This Summer
Finding activities to keep your children entertained shouldn’t feel like a part-time job, but all too often parents struggle to find activities or classes that truly engage their children. Sawyer is the online marketplace that’s being used by over 100,000 parents to discover local children’s activities. The platform offers a breadth of choices, focused on […]
In The Spirit Of Ada Lovelace: Female Entrepreneurs Build Next Generation Robots
Near the end of World War II, Adm. William “Bull” Halsey of the famed Third Fleet steered directly into a typhoon, losing 790 crewmen and 146 aircraft in the Pacific. Dr. Eric Daimler, formerly an innovation fellow with the Obama White House, shared this story with me in 2017 as an illustration of the importance of trusting data. It […]
HATCH Just Raised $5M For its Stylish Approach to Motherhood That Celebs Love
Pregnancy does not mean that you need to sacrifice on style. HATCH is the NYC direct-to-consumer fashion brand focused on the $9B maternity market offers comfortable, non-toxic designs for mothers to wear during the pre and post-natal stages. The company has expanded its offering to include intimates, accessories, and skincare and also operates a wildly popular […]