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“Five things we need to do to close the VC gender gap” with David P.A. Mullings of Blue Mahoe Partners

Thrive Global

There are far too few women in decision-making roles at VC firms and the easiest way to change that is by supporting women-founded investment firms. My brother and I launched our first startup in October 2001 during our MBA program and launched our Caribbean music video platform in February 2002. Caribbean in Jamaica.

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Profiles in Leadership: 10 Women Leading Fortune 500 Companies

Eightfold

As of June 1, 2019, 33 companies had a woman at the helm. During her time at Williams-Sonoma, Alber has executed growth strategies, strengthened the overall brand and boosted profits across channels. Buck, who has been at the chocolate manufacturer since 2005, has also worked at Kraft/Nabisco and at the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo.

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