Business A career in VC? This is how Sam Wong did it and why funds want to hire more women The stereotype is that many women don’t think they are right for VC. But according to Samantha Wong, that stereotype is wrong.
Entrepreneurs Sexual wellness company NORMAL launches new adults sex education e-course Sexual wellness start up NORMAL is launching a new adults sex-education e-course to combat misinformation and prejudice in sex education.
Entrepreneurs Melanie Perkins promises to give fortune away as Canva hits US$40 billion mark Melanie Perkins and co founder Cliff Obrecht could become the biggest philanthropist in Australia with this latest valuation and pledge.
News & Views The female investors backing female-founded Verve Super in multi-million dollar raise Verve looked to female investors to achieve their latest, massive $2.6 million raise.
Advice ‘Always seeking, always finding’: Mani Thiru on how to succeed in the tech sector Mani Thiru took out the WALA Award for Emerging Leader in the Private Sector. What is her advice for other women?
Women of Colour Afghan all-girls robotics team flee safely to Qatar The nine teenage girls of the Afghan robotics team have arrived safety in Qatar after days of negotiations by an NGO to bring them to safety.
Business The AFR didn’t include one woman in its ‘Seven business legends who shaped Australia’ list Not a single woman, or person of colour was mentioned in the list that focused on seven white men who were defined as “powerbrokers”.
News & Views ‘Beautiful rebellion’: How Sharon Chuter is redefining the beauty industry and success with UOMA Beauty OUMA Beauty founder and CEO Sharon Chuter is the guest on this week’s episode of The Leadership Lessons podcast.
Women of Colour Monash Business School launches executive education program for culturally diverse women Monash Business School is launching a new executive education program for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Entrepreneurs Aussie brand JAM The Label helps The Iconic bring inclusive clothing to the mainstream JAM The Label has joined forces with The Iconic to help bring clothing for consumers with disabilities into the mainstream.
News & Views Meghan Markle marks 40th birthday with new initiative helping women return to work Meghan Markle celebrated her fortieth birthday, marking the occasion by announcing a project which sees forty celebrities help women.
Business The beauty industry is dominated by female owners & workers. It’s been overlooked for support As lockdowns continue, small businesses are crippling under the pressure, and female dominated industries like beauty are being overlooked.
