Vote by August 25 to Bring “Changing Tides: How Female Founders Can Win at a Rigged Game” to SXSW 2018
We all know the numbers ... as of 2017, women receive 4.94% of venture funding and make up 5-8% of VC firm partners. Yet, we also know that research shows that companies with at least woman on the board or in management tend to outperform all-male companies. It’s not news that the business and … [Read more...]
Help Me Bring “Launching for Revenue” to SXSW 2018
As many of my friends and followers know, I’ve been very focused this summer on finishing off my book, Launching for Revenue: How to Launch Your Product, Service or Company for Maximum Growth. I’m proud to announce that I just finished Chapter 10, so that leaves me just two chapters to go. And now I … [Read more...]
Leaders Network Retreat Provides Insights and Connections to Fuel Business Growth
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion." – Albert Camus Turning away from the day-to-day busy-ness of running your business is critical to remembering why you started it and what you need to do to propel it forward. I am huge believer in regular and focused … [Read more...]
Take the Leap – Insights from the 2017 Watermark Innovation Conference
The Watermark Innovation Conference is an annual event that examines why innovation is so imperative to the success of companies across all disciplines. Each year industry leaders share cutting edge information, the hottest trends, and the latest innovations from their sectors. This year's … [Read more...]
Stuck on a Business Problem? Join Jenn LeBlanc at the 2nd Annual WIC Speed Mentoring Event!
Jenn is very excited to be among the mentors at Women In Consulting's Speed Mentoring Event on Thursday, November 17 from 5:30 PM - 8:30. PM. This is your chance to have your business questions and concerns answered by 12 of the Bay Area's most successful consultants! This special event is about … [Read more...]
Join Jenn LeBlanc at QuickBooks Connect Panel: How to Build Your Brand Without Blowing Your Budget
Jenn LeBlanc is excited to have been chosen as panelist on How to Build Your Brand Without Blowing Your Budget at QuickBooks Connect on October 26. The panel of experts will discuss the value of a brand, the importance of brand in the context of the digital age, what the first steps are in branding … [Read more...]
The Gig Economy Is Here to Stay: Navigating the New, Scalable Worker Model
On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, I was honored to be part of a great panel, graciously hosted by the German American Business Association, discussing the role of the independent contractor in the new economy. American businesses face several challenges in implementing either an independent contractor … [Read more...]
The 9th Annual Crunchies: Celebrating All the Innate Awkwardness of Tech and its Players
“Welcome to The Crunchies. It’s the glam and glitz of the Oscars, with none of the public interest,” is how Chelsea Peretti so poignantly opened the 9th Annual Crunchies Award ceremony at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. For those of you who haven't heard of The … [Read more...]
Ready to Grow Your Business? New Growth MasterMind Group Starting May 14
On May 14, I am starting up a Growth Mastermind Group to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. I have a core group of entrepreneurs signed up here in the Bay Area (virtual group coming later this year) and am looking for new members to join us. The topics … [Read more...]
San Francisco Foster Youth Fund Wine Tasting and Fundraiser
On October 9, we are sponsoring the San Francisco Foster Youth Fund Wine Tasting and Fundraiser event. Besides great wine and appetizers, there will be a silent auction. Please join us there to catch up over a glass of wine. The SFFYF provides children with resources not available through the … [Read more...]