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RIP Muriel Siebert / Women For Change

RIP Muriel Siebert / Women For Change

by robynmward Diversity/Equality
My first job was as an investment banker. Yes, I wore banker blue Brooks Brothers suits for 2 years (Shhhh, don’t tell anyone;). This was longer ago than I’d like ... Read more
August 27, 2013April 29, 2017 Tagged: Equal Pay, Equality, Female leaders, Muriel Siebert, Women in Business, Women in Finance, Women in Tech
Team Marissa

Team Marissa

by robynmward Diversity/Equality Founders/Startups
In case you have been living under a rock (or perhaps you’re on vacation? which likely means you do not work for a startup;), I wanted to update you on ... Read more
August 24, 2013April 29, 2017 Tagged: CEO, Female CEOs, Google, Marissa Mayer, Stanford, Technology, Women in Business, Yahoo!

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

by robynmward Diversity/Equality Founders/Startups
The topic of the dirth of women in technology has been written about ad nauseum for the past few years.  But that’s a good thing, as bringing the issue to ... Read more
September 3, 2012April 29, 2017 Tagged: Dick Costolo, female founders, Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani, Twitter, Women in Tech, women technologists, women-led startups

“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.”

by robynmward Diversity/Equality
A good friend of mine was at a lunch for Women in Business today in NYC.  The following is a quote she texted me from Clinton’s Secretary of State, Madelaine ... Read more
August 2, 2012April 14, 2017 Tagged: Madelaine Albright, Paley Center, TED, TEDtalk, women in politics, Women's Issues, women's rights

Marissa Mayer – “Game On”

by robynmward Diversity/Equality Founders/Startups
I, like most folks, was thrilled to learn that Marissa Mayer was chosen to be the next CEO of Yahoo!  And they chose her knowing she is pregnant. Go Yahoo! ... Read more
July 30, 2012April 14, 2017 Tagged: Brit Media, Female CEOs, female founders, Marissa Mayer, onekingslane, pinterest, Women in Business, women in technology, Yahoo!

Female Investors – “Ladies, we got this!”

by robynmward Diversity/Equality
Per usual these days, much is being written about the lack of women in tech and the difficulty for women to get funded. The always honest and entertaining Dave McClure ... Read more
July 26, 2012April 29, 2017 Tagged: Angel Investing, Dave McClure, Female Investors, Forerunner Ventures, Kirsten Green 1 Comment

Female Powerhouses – Sheryl Sandberg & Oprah

by robynmward Diversity/Equality Personal Development
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, has emerged as a tremendous inspiration to female executives and working mothers everywhere. As a woman in the tech startup space, I admire her greatly. ... Read more
September 14, 2011April 14, 2017 Tagged: "A New Earth", authentic life, company cuture, Eckhart Tolle, empowerment, Facebook, facebook live, female executives, female leadership, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Network, Oprah's Lifeclasses, Sheryl Sandberg, Silicon Valley, women entrepreneurs, women leaders

Architects of Change – Maria Shriver, The Women’s Conference, Empowering Women/Female Entrepreneurs

by robynmward Diversity/Equality Personal Development
I have long been a fan of Maria Shriver.  She is a strong woman who uses her voice to implement change and do good. She authored one of my favorite ... Read more
October 26, 2010April 29, 2017 Tagged: Deepak Chopra, empowering change, empowering women, empowerment, Entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, Girls, Girls Leadership Institute, Inc., Ladies Who Launch, Maria Shriver, Michelle Obama, Oprah, SMARTY, The Women's Conference, Women in Business, Women's Issues, www.womensconference.org, young women in business 4 Comments

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