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Founder Blog: Transitioning Doyenne Into Its Next Chapter

After nearly 14 years of leading Doyenne, Heather is preparing to step aside and help usher in the organization’s next phase. Read her reflections and learn how you can be part of the journey.

In the Spotlight: Fay Horwitt, president of Forward Cities

In the Spotlight: Fay Horwitt, president of Forward Cities

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.

Mar 12, 2020 Brick by Brick

Introducing the Doyenne Strategy Accelerator

Heather Wentler

Introducing the Doyenne Strategy Accelerator

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

Mar 12, 2020 Brick by Brick

How women’s history month misses the point year after year

Heather Wentler

How women’s history month misses the point year after year

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.

Mar 12, 2020 Brick by Brick

In the Spotlight: Dr. Aaron Olson, co-founder of NovoMoto

In the Spotlight: Dr. Aaron Olson, co-founder of NovoMoto

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

Feb 15, 2020 Brick by Brick

Why entrepreneurial ecosystems need women-centric spaces

Why entrepreneurial ecosystems need women-centric spaces

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

Feb 15, 2020 Brick by Brick

Doyenne Headquarters Update

Heather Wentler

Doyenne Headquarters Update

Headquarters Update

Feb 14, 2020 Brick by Brick

“We’ve Got This”

“We’ve Got This”

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 be part of my life right now?” That’s not unusual for m...

Jan 21, 2020 Brick by Brick

Dr. Amy Gannon’s 5 Rules for Founders

Dr. Amy Gannon’s 5 Rules for Founders

(as compiled by her ghostwriter)

Jan 18, 2020 Brick by Brick

The Last Time Dr. Amy Gannon Ever Apologized

The Last Time Dr. Amy Gannon Ever Apologized

A tribute to an incredible mentor and friend

Jan 17, 2020 Brick by Brick

Want to scale? Figure out who your primary customer is first

Heather Wentler

Want to scale? Figure out who your primary customer is first

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

Dec 12, 2019 Brick by Brick

In the Spotlight: Alicia Robb, founder of Next Wave Impact

In the Spotlight: Alicia Robb, founder of Next Wave Impact

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.

Dec 12, 2019 Brick by Brick

Why your co-founder should drive you (a little) bonkers

Why your co-founder should drive you (a little) bonkers

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.

Nov 15, 2019 Brick by Brick

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