Brick by Brick

Doyenne creates communities where women entrepreneurs are recognized for their ventures and economic clout. But it takes collaboration with a lot of partners to get there.

Heather Wentler

— July 2020 — 1301 views

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Jessica Norwood is redefining what it means to be an investor with her initiative The Runway Project, which hopes to close the racial wealth gap for good.

Olivia Barrow

— July 2020 — 1792 views

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With election season in full swing, it’s a great time to think about how you can use your vote to advocate for a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Heather Wentler

— July 2020 — 1357 views

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This new Madison-based clothing line is working to empower both the women who wear the clothes and the women who make them.

Olivia Barrow

— June 2020 — 1638 views

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Doyenne seeks to access more sustainable sources of funding in order to support more women entrepreneurs.

Heather Wentler

— June 2020 — 1074 views

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Clear communication around these three topics will help your relationship survive the pressure cooker of entrepreneurship.

Heather Wentler

— June 2020 — 1455 views

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If you haven’t switched to Doyenne’s new membership model, you are missing out on benefits.

Heather Wentler

— May 2020 — 770 views

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Meg Bolger has spent the last 10 years helping people figure out how to look more closely at their biases and have conversations about identity, and she has some surprising insights about the challenges organizations must overcome to become more inclusive.

Olivia Barrow

— May 2020 — 908 views

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I used to get panic attacks before board meetings. Then I asked for help, and it changed everything about how I run my business.

Heather Wentler

— May 2020 — 962 views

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If you think the clear plastic container you buy spinach in is always recyclable everywhere, you’ve probably contaminated hundreds of recycling bins. Michelle Goetsch is building a data-based solution to solve the great dilemma of the material recovery industry: making sure consumers recycle correctly based on where they live.

Olivia Barrow

— April 2020 — 1118 views

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Like most businesses, Doyenne's two-month plan went out the window around March 10. But we've pivoted to virtual programming and we're leading a cohort of organizations that are making sure entrepreneurs' needs are shared with local and state officials.

Heather Wentler

— April 2020 — 713 views

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Becoming a “tech hub” is all the rage in America’s second- and third-tier cities. But is that a worthwhile goal?

Heather Wentler

— April 2020 — 1025 views

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Fay Horwitt has found a powerful way to make an impact on thousands of entrepreneurs around the country by leading the country’s largest network of cities focused on advancing inclusive innovation and shared prosperity.

Olivia Barrow

— March 2020 — 1248 views

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Doyenne is piloting a new program for entrepreneurs that combines the best features of two of its most popular past programs.

Heather Wentler

— March 2020 — 904 views

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The narrative surrounding Women’s History Month too often misses an opportunity to energize allies in the global fight for women’s equality under the law and autonomy over our bodies.

Heather Wentler

— March 2020 — 1127 views

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Rent-to-own solar electrical systems to families and businesses in rural Congo.

Olivia Barrow

— February 2020 — 1638 views

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Amy paints a picture of a day in the life of a woman entrepreneur in male-dominated spaces

Olivia Barrow

— February 2020 — 1116 views

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Headquarters Update

Heather Wentler

— February 2020 — 971 views

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*By Heather Wentler* When I met Amy at Startup Weekend Madison in 2012, I remember thinking, “Who is this woman and why is it important for her to b...

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 1086 views

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(as compiled by her ghostwriter)

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 1586 views

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