Brick by Brick

The problem-solving duo behind Siren Shrub Co. are aiming big with their sophisticated mixer made from vinegar and Wisconsin-based ingredients.

Olivia Barrow

— December 2020 — 2846 views

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A monopoly of knowledge about how investing works weakens the entire startup ecosystem and limits opportunities for underrepresented founders.

Heather Wentler

— December 2020 — 2744 views

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Heather reflects on the ways Doyenne has pivoted in response to the challenges of 2020.

Heather Wentler

— November 2020 — 2259 views

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Forest Richter wants to eliminate some of the nonsense in the fundraising process by building a better onramp for founders.

Olivia Barrow

— November 2020 — 2430 views

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Get to know Doyenne's newest full-time team member and three new interns.

Heather Wentler

— October 2020 — 2256 views

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Two Harley-Davidson riding women entrepreneurs built a platform to make it easier to schedule court reporters, and the legal community loves it.

Olivia Barrow

— October 2020 — 2314 views

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Venture funding comes with some strings attached. Make sure you know what you're giving up when you accept outside investment and whether it’s right for you and your business.

Heather Wentler

— October 2020 — 2167 views

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Doyenne coaches provide a space where women entrepreneurs can let their guard down and be vulnerable in order to work through obstacles and find breakthroughs.

Heather Wentler

— September 2020 — 2091 views

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It takes more than an employee handbook to build an inclusive and healthy company culture.

Heather Wentler

— September 2020 — 2147 views

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It's time to nominate your "tits out."

Heather Wentler

— August 2020 — 2199 views

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Emily Blomberg wants to bring more joy into motherhood, especially when something smells a little stinky.

Olivia Barrow

— August 2020 — 2439 views

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White America loves investing in “community” —when it directly benefits us.

Heather Wentler

— August 2020 — 2122 views

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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 — 1959 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 — 2983 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 — 2099 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 — 2453 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 — 1743 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 — 2270 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 — 1461 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 — 1595 views

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