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Fundraising Success: Key Tips from a Former Operator Turned Investor

Guest Editor: Sri Varre-  Investment Analyst at Pivotal Ventures and the founder of Lazy Girl Capital 

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Mastering Retail: Divya Mathur’s Insider Tips for Fashion Founders

You've poured your heart into bringing your fashion vision to life, but how do you grab the attention of retail buyers at top stores? Divya Mathur, Chief Merchandising Officer and Fashion Director at Revolve, shares her expert advice on how to stand out in the competitive world of fashion. 

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Control Your Unit Economics, Control Your Destiny

Kimmy Scotti is a renaissance woman of the business world. From launching several successful brands to funding your favorite companies, including Blink Health, Maven, Oula, Hill House Home, and Seed, Kimmy has been the driving force behind unparalleled growth from all angles.

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Increase your funding opportunity by testing your ideas first!

Startups raised only $16.3B in funding in Q1, and VC firms' risk aversion is higher than ever. When you tie that number to the mere 2.1% of venture capital funds going to women this year, we have no choice but to create our own opportunities with our grit and determination. 

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An Effervescent Journey of Entrepreneurship and Innovation with wildwonder's Rosa Li

​Female Founder Collective's CEO, Alison Wyatt sat down with wildwonder Founder and CEO Rosa Li to discuss how she navigated funding wildwonder (including financing her car to fund the brand), door knocking her way into 100+ retailers, managing her team and inventory at scale, strategically managing your inventory, pitching successfully on shark tank, and how to stand out in a crowded market to move product. 

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Tips From Top Founders and Funders

Every founder and aspiring entrepreneur can benefit from mentorship. Mentors give career growth advice, help you avoid common mistakes, and share insights that lead you to a greater chance of success.

Still searching for the perfect mentor? Search no more because Female Founder Collective has gathered experts and industry leaders to share their proven methods for getting ahead in the new year.

From tips on staying innovative to raising venture capital in a slow economy, standing out on retail shelves, how to break into retail, and their best business practices, get mentorship from Jaime Schmidt, Meghan Cross (Amplifyher Ventures), Nyakio Grieco, Nancy Twine, Lisa Odenweller, Daria Burke, Rebecca Minkoff, and Tina Wells.

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