This edition of “Ask the Expert” is brought to you by Madrona Venture Group & Madrona Venture Labs. We polled the FFA community, gathering the most pressing questions to put in front of a VC expert from Madrona: Tim Porter, Managing Director. His answers are below. Madrona Venture Labs is Madrona Venture Group’s incubation program, […] [...]
I have always been inspired by people who accomplish what was once unthinkable. For Women’s History Month, I want to share two such stories. In the early 20th Century, Madam C.J. Walker decided to find a solution to a problem – one that she knew she was not alone in experiencing – a serious scalp […] [...]
This Black History Month, we’re looking forward at how three amazing leaders – Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Jasmine Crowe, and Tiffany Dufu – are building the future. Their excellence lies not only in their fundraising success, but in their ability to scale companies with heart and purpose, as well as profitability. Why is this important? Because if […] [...]
We caught up with Amber McDonald, founder of Indemnis, Inc.to glean some of the insights she gained during Access Seattle; here are her top tips for getting the most out of the event! How did you prepare for Access? What did you do, and how much time did it take? To be honest, I did […] [...]
The Female Founders Alliance didn’t exist when I started Simplicity Consulting in 2006. When I stepped away from a successful, 14-year career in corporate America, some people thought I was crazy. I wasn’t sure if I’d be successful out on my own, but I knew that I needed something different. I had a track record […] [...]
During the Seattle Startup Week the Female Founders Alliance produced a half a dozen panels that included several of our members – ‘The Art and Science of Pivoting’, ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Navigating Your Startup’s Early Days’, and ‘Do I Really Need a Cofounder?’ to name a few. However, this year in […] [...]
My takeaways from designing a female focused program My Journey Fall of 2012, I decided to quit my full time job, move to a new city, and test the waters with a different experience. While I had a circle of strong supporters, that risk was one of the best career decisions I made. I’ve spent […] [...]
Media coverage is critical to legitimizing a new startup, and an integral part of all product launches. But most early stage founders don’t secure great media coverage because they lack know how, network, and resources. That’s why access to media is among the top 3 biggest needs reported by our members. On June 21, 2018, […] [...]
Looking for a co-founder can be one of the most challenging tasks an entrepreneur can take on. You’re not only looking for a thought partner, but also someone who understands your vision and complements your skills. Seems like an easy task, right? We met with a few FFA members who are actually looking for co-founders […] [...]
