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Can Psychopathic Traits Increase Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Women?

Research suggests that modest subclinical psychopathic traits may help some women reject gender stereotypes and become more willing to start a business. The term “psychopath” conjures up dark Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Lou Marino and Reg Tucker

How Marnie Abramson Built a Profitable Sustainability Business

Marnie Abramson explains how she turned energy efficiency and sustainability into a growing business while helping companies cut costs and environmental impact. When Marnie Abramson started her own Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Dave Feldman

Why Poornima Vijayashanker Left a Steady Job to Build Femgineer

Femgineer founder Poornima Vijayashanker shares lessons on leaving a steady job, building a tech education business and why entrepreneurs should stay open to coaching. Poornima Vijayashanker is the Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

What Linda Hall Learned From 100 Investor Meetings for MinuteClinic

MinuteClinic founder Linda Hall shares lessons from 100 investor meetings on timing, valuation, runway, due diligence, pitching and handling rejection. Entrepreneurs are generally far more interested Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Linda Hall

How Toni Sikes Built a Business Connecting Artists With Customers

CODAworx founder Toni Sikes shares lessons on knowing your customers, attracting top talent and making great things happen when cash is scarce. In her years as an entrepreneur, Toni Sikes has focused Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Jon Eckhardt

How Linda Hall Helped Turn MinuteClinic Into a Healthcare Innovation Success

Linda Hall explains how she helped rescue MinuteClinic from financial trouble and build momentum for a new model of convenient healthcare delivery. In 2002, both Linda Hall and her new company -- Read More...

Category: Interviews

Authors: Daniel Forbes and Linda Hall

Ann Winblad Shares Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Female Founders

Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Ann Winblad shares lessons on funding startups, building companies and the qualities that help founders succeed. In a candid interview with EIX's David Deeds, Ann Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: David Deeds

Why Women Are Less Likely to Lead Mixed-Gender Startup Teams

A study of 362 startup teams found that men were more likely to take charge, especially when women founded businesses with their husbands. Women who start new businesses with men have limited Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Howard E. Aldrich