PassingTheMic – GuestBanner – Astrid

Volunteering is an easy choice for me. I am fortunate to volunteer as a board member for a few different organizations that help people reach their full potential, no matter where they’re starting. From organizations supporting children to helping people succeed in...

Dealing With Stress in a High-Stress Environment

From the recent entries detailing my habits and routines on my blog, the running theme in all those personal playbook pieces is maintaining balance and making all the pieces of a busy life fit together. A big piece of that puzzle is mental health and stress...

How Can We Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital?

How can we encourage more women into careers in Venture Capital? In 2019, women comprised just 13% and 15% of partners in U.S. and Canadian VC firms, respectively Companies with over 30% women on leadership teams tend to outperform companies with fewer women in...