These crowdfunding campaigns were put together by female entrepreneurs hoping to take their delicious projects and products to the next level.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Documenting the Women Behind the Camera
Filmmaker, author and professor Alexis Krasilovsky says financing is the biggest issue facing female directors and producers.
4 Expert Tips for Growing Your Business
Maud Pasturaud, a former Gilt Groupe manager who now heads growth at social app Secret, shares advice for entrepreneurs.
Shining a Spotlight on Female Filmmakers
Citizen Jane Film Festival co-founder Paula Elias is helping women get seats at the proverbial table in the movie-making business.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – From Boxing Gloves to Fitbit Fashion
Learn about five more female entrepreneurs who are leveraging their networks to fund products and initiatives focused on feminine power.
5 Questions to Ask If You Want to Score Big With VCs
The all-female investing panel at New York University’s Women Entrepreneurs Festival offered advice to attendees looking to score big with VCs.
The Story Exchange on Crowdfunding
A collection of links to our bi-weekly offering on female-led campaigns from Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Plum Alley and other sites.
Fighting For a Voice Through Song
TamTam, an LA-based singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, has found a creative way of using her voice for equality.
Battling the Tech World’s ‘Dark-Ages’ Mindset
Up-and-coming venture capitalist Sarah Kunst is doing her part to revolutionize the tech and investing industries, despite colleagues with outdated views.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – From Beer and Pasta to Apps and Empowerment
These women need money for ventures and products that could make lives easier, healthier and a bit more exciting.
The Most Feminist Golden Globes Ever?
Despite Hollywood’s sexism problem – not to mention the uncomfortable comedic efforts of Jeremy Renner – this weekend’s awards show was one of the most empowering we’ve seen.
It Just Got Easier for Women to Get Government Contracts
The House and Senate recently cleared an amendment that will mean more federal contracts (read: more money) for women business owners.
Modem Sounds Were Music to Her Ears
Shaherose Charania, the entrepreneurial force behind Women 2.0 and Founder Labs, was hooked on the Internet ever since she first logged on in high school.
Have Yourself a Prosperous Little Christmas
Female merchants at New York’s Union Square Holiday Market tell us how business has been this season.
Helping Women Visualize Financial Freedom
Camille Gaines, founder of Financial Woman, uses her online advisory business to encourage women’s fiscal dreaming.