Sara Schaer was a tech executive and working mom struggling to figure out how to safely get her kids to school. Now she’s working to solve that parent problem with Kango, a rideshare for kids.
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This Immigrant Entrepreneur Came to America with $300. Now She Has a Successful Fashion Business
When Anna Metselitsa immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus, she was poor, but driven to become a fashion designer. After years of struggling and saving, her dream is coming true.
There Are 1 Billion Unbanked Women in the World. This Mobile Initiative Could Transform Their Lives
She Counts aims to help unbanked female micro-entrepreneurs access mobile savings accounts and business training services.
This Canadian Clothing Line Aims to Raise Awareness About Indigenous Suicide
S.H.B. Apparel, founded by Amanda Sanderson, wants to prevent indigenous suicide and is crowdfunding to get its first clothing line to the masses.
An Eco-Conscious Fashion Entrepreneur Works to Combat Fashion’s Waste Problem
Samanta Martin hopes her boutique, Agathos Athleisure, inspires consumers to invest in sustainably made clothing.
This Entrepreneur is Crowdfunding to Turn Her Humanitarian Nonprofit into a Business
Angela Luna is transforming Adiff, which makes coats for refugees that can turn into tents, into a for-profit venture with jackets for everyone.
Mom’s Advice Helped This Young Entrepreneur Get Her Vegan Perfumes into Neiman Marcus and Urban Outfitters
Carina Chaz of DedCool is targeting Gen Z consumers with her unisex scents. Her beauty-business-owner mother is her role model.
Tech’s Diversity Problem is Harming Black Women Entrepreneurs, Experts Say
The National Urban League’s 2018 report highlights the woeful lack of technology industry opportunities for African-Americans. With tech training scarce, black women business owners pay an outsized price.
Can’t Move for an Accelerator? Springboard Enterprises Coaches Female Founders Virtually
Online accelerator Springboard Enterprises has connected hundreds of women entrepreneurs to its network of experts who have “been there, run that.”
Meet the Startup That’s Satisfying Social Media’s Thirst for Beautiful Photos
Jen Loong is connecting photographers throughout Asia to local clients through her online platform, WanderSnap. But as smartphone cameras become even more advanced, can her business compete?
This Brooklyn Business Owner is Crowdfunding to Answer Moms’ Prayers for Simple, Sustainable Baby Clothes
Laura Genova aims to bring her eco-conscious kids’ footie pajamas, designed to be both no-fuss and eye-grabbing, to the masses.
Techstars Is On the Hunt for Brilliant Startups With 1 Key Trait. Do You Have It?
The Boulder, Colo.-based tech accelerator looks for all-star teams when deciding who to accept into its 40 international business programs.
Female Entrepreneurs: Have a Product People Love? Y Combinator Wants You
The Silicon Valley business accelerator wants more women on board. Here’s how to get into the program that gave fuel to Dropbox and Airbnb.
The Next Spanx? This Startup Hopes to Solve an Age-Old Women’s Fashion Problem
Marissa Beaty wants to address a fashion pain point — finding flattering, functional pants. Her startup, Feminine Figures, will sell leggings that tackle the problem head on.
How a Fashion Founder Got Her ‘Butter Soft’ Kids’ Denim Into 200 Boutiques in 2 Years
After stints at Gap and Estee Lauder, Aaina Jain of Blu & Blue saw a world of entrepreneurial opportunity in denim. It helps that her family has long owned a clothing manufacturing business.