My doctoral dissertation, published in 2009, was a phenomenological study of 15 trailblazing women who held board of director positions in life sciences and technology businesses. The findings focused on the common traits and characteristics shared by the study participants, all of whom found success in an industry that is defined and dominated by men. … Continue reading “The Women’s Entrepreneurship Opportunity Is Not For Women Only”
Author: Patricia Fletcher
Dr. Patti Fletcher is a top-performing marketing executive with a track record of delivering successful strategies from start to finish. Patti has the mindset of an entrepreneur and the operational know-how based on 15+ years of experience in applications, big data, and technology to ensure successful and rapid growth. Patti is the Co-Founder and CEO of PSDNetwork, LLC and the head of Cross Portfolio Marketing at IHS. Patti serves on the Astia Board of Trustees, the Entrepreneurship Chair's Advisory Board and was the 2012 Entrepreneur in Residence, Simmons College School of Management. In addition, Patti is the Private Board Census Sub-Committee Co-Chair, The Boston Club. Patti writes a regular column, Level Playing Field, for Inc. Magazine online.
When You Are Facing a Tsunami of Barriers, Surf Like a Woman
All entrepreneurs face roadblocks when they are starting up. It’s part of the job. For Surbhi Sarna, who founded of nVision Medical in 2012, things are more intense. NVision Medical is an early stage women’s health business focused building medical devices that help detect ovarian cancer and infertility. It recently raised over $4 million in … Continue reading “When You Are Facing a Tsunami of Barriers, Surf Like a Woman”
At a Startup, Does Being the Only Woman in the Room Matter?
It’s hardly a secret that the male-dominated world of high-growth entrepreneurship doesn’t boast a treasure trove of women. Despite the fact that female-led start-ups have a track record of driving success, businesses founded by women account for less than 9 percent of venture funding. Considering that 50 percent of the people walking the earth are … Continue reading “At a Startup, Does Being the Only Woman in the Room Matter?”