Stories from jennifer.elder
Corporate Responsibility
Women Angel Investors on the Rise
What a difference a year makes! In 2011, the Pipeline Fellowship began as a single program in New York to […]
January 24, 2012
Finance
The Six-Step Plan US Cellular Uses to Address Customer Frustrations
You know your industry is broken when 52 percent of customers would rather go to the dentist than your store. […]
December 16, 2011
Finance
10 Recommendations for Start-ups Looking to Raise Capital
The 2011 Pipeline Fund Fellowship Pitch Summit had eleven woman-owned, for-profit, socially responsible businesses presenting their business plans, hoping to […]
June 24, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Get Your Sustainable Idea Approved – with a Business Case!
You have a great idea reduce your company’s environmental impact or increase its social impact. You’ve talked to your coworkers […]
June 18, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Business Professionals and Non-Profits: Opposites Do Attract
Business people have analytical skills. Non-profit organizations have an increasing need for analytical skills. One would think it’s a match […]
June 17, 2011
Finance
Filling the Gender Gap – Educating and Training Women as Angel Investors
The glass ceiling is alive and well, especially for start-up entrepreneurs. According to American Express Open 29% of all US […]
June 16, 2011
Corporate Responsibility
Environmental Winners at Rice University's Business Plan Super Bowl
Rice University began their business plan competition in 2001 with $10,000 in prize money. In eleven years it has rightfully […]
June 7, 2011
Finance
Improve Your Sustainable Business With SWOTs
Congratulations on being ahead of the business curve by having a sustainably themed business! There are still too many old-school […]
June 7, 2011