You know we’re all about supporting women here at sheBOOM, and the holidays are the perfect time to show female founders a little extra love. So today, we’re showcasing a few creative gift ideas from woman-run businesses that may just help you cross those hard-to-buy-for
Yeva Hyusyan certainly knows the code for success. She started SoloLearn, the largest instructional online coding app, where 20 million people have learned to code. SoloLearn has an impressive online reputation, with prestigious accolades from Google and Facebook. The app aims to build practical skills
Whether you are limiting your teenager's screen time this summer or sparking an interest in technology, LINGO is the answer. Aisha Bowe, Founder of LINGO, enables teenagers to be able to work with technology. The mission of the LINGO coding kit is to encourage creativity and innovation
Summertime fun and ice cream go hand-in-hand. What is a sunny day favorite to many was not readily available to most people back in the 1800s. Nancy Johnson, a pioneer of fierce fun femmes of summer came and saved the day (and summer) by inventing the
Spoon University, a website founded by Mackenzie Barth and Sarah Adler, is a resource for all of your cooking needs. While this website is made primarily for college students, there are still a surplus of recipes ranging from under 5 ingredients to fancy desserts that
Who I am: Jaime Silverstein, Crop Specialist My company: Freight Farms, working to empower farmers with the physical and digital solutions needed to grow fresh produce year-round, in all climates www.freightfarms.com The seeds I sowed to start my business: I actually didn’t know much about hydroponics before starting at Freight
From screen to closet. What's happening? In 2017, a third of consumers are ditching brick-and-mortar to buy from mobile devices, according to a PwC Survey. Shoppers will see more options to customize and personalize their shopping experience through social media outlets and they will expect platforms like video
Ways to study and treat mental illness are going digital and investors are backing them. What's happening? With advancements in artificial intelligence and cognitive science (e.g., IBM Watson), the mental health industry is turning digital, and startups are seizing opportunities to help heal. Venture Capital funding
We're removing a stumbling block to understanding Blockchain. What's happening? Researchers call blockchain a disruptive technology with high potential to change business operations as we know it. But what the heck is it? This is the best explanation of it that we've seen to date. In short, it
Helping one another has never been so profitable. What's happening? Female investors are increasingly setting their sights on companies founded by other women. This trend is driven by what Quartz Media dubbed the “Estrogen Effect:” studies show a correlation between women in leadership positions and company profitability.
