Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Venture Capital Firm Invests in Start-Ups With a Social Mission

Nancy Pfund, the founder of the venture capital firm DBL Investors, has made a name for herself in Silicon Valley by investing in startups with a strong social mission. "I liked her emphasis on the double bottom line, which is how I invest," said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. "Also, she wasn't pushing for a quick return like some VC's."

Read more in the NYT.
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Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .