Brick by Brick

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 — 1004 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 — 1257 views

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

Olivia Barrow

— February 2020 — 1786 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 — 1255 views

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Headquarters Update

Heather Wentler

— February 2020 — 1087 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 — 1184 views

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(as compiled by her ghostwriter)

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 1700 views

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A tribute to an incredible mentor and friend

Olivia Barrow

— January 2020 — 3594 views

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Heather reflects on how laying the foundation for national expansion has helped Doyenne home in on its target audience.

Heather Wentler

— December 2019 — 853 views

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There aren’t enough women angel investors in the world, and it’s not because women don’t have money. Alicia Robb is working to fix that — and the entire startup funding model while she’s at it.

Olivia Barrow

— December 2019 — 1129 views

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In a beautiful tribute to Amy and Heather's co-founder journey, Amy shares how learning to be a better partner is challenging her to more openly share her emotions.

Amy Gannon

— November 2019 — 1170 views

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Retail and product expert Chioma Amegashie won Doyenne’s 5x5x5 pitch competition this year, and now — just in time for the holidays — she has a plan to turn that $5K grant into hundreds of subscribers for her jewelry and gift business.

Olivia Barrow

— November 2019 — 1068 views

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Cecilia Wessing has been developing entrepreneurial ecosystems since before it was cool. Or at least, since anyone knew to call it that.

Olivia Barrow

— October 2019 — 1798 views

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Co-founder conflict is normal and healthy. It’s time to end the stigma that presents it as shameful.

Heather Wentler

— October 2019 — 981 views

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Ever find yourself in a desperate "try anything" panic as an entrepreneur? Amy has tips to help you distinguish between the band-aid and the strategy and get back to building a sustainable business

Amy Gannon

— September 2019 — 1571 views

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Laurel Burleson is channeling her passion for eliminating food waste into an innovative food production business, but she has to fight her own creative impulses along the way.

Olivia Barrow

— September 2019 — 972 views

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Two Madison-based women entrepreneurs share their insight into how they’ve maintained their culture and reputation while growing from one location to four or more.

Olivia Barrow

— September 2019 — 842 views

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Taking time away can make the difference between burnout and breakthrough.

Heather Wentler

— August 2019 — 796 views

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People are irrational, but predictable. Kristen Berman shares how behavioral economics can help entrepreneurs increase the health, wealth and happiness of their users.

Olivia Barrow

— August 2019 — 1061 views

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Tanya Zhykharevich, co-founder of RED, shares what she wishes she knew before launching the sushi restaurant eight years ago.

Olivia Barrow

— August 2019 — 777 views

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