by Admin | May 22, 2014 | Companies, Profiles, Women of Business
Business Bigwigs had the chance to personally interview an emerging Seattle entrepreneur, Rathna Sharad. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of runway2street, an international luxury brand marketplace. Prior to launching her new business, Sharad worked as the Director of...
by Admin | May 19, 2014 | Companies, News, Women of Business
There’s been a lot of talk about the recent firing of Jill Abramson, the first female editor of the New York Times. While no specific answer has been given as to why Abramson left, many believe it’s due to the continuous clashing between her and Times’ publisher...
by Admin | May 9, 2014 | Companies, Women of Business
Debbie Sterling is the founder of GoldieBlox, a line of toys for girls that helps teach engineering concepts at a young age. Their commercial that aired during the Super Bowl went viral, but ended in a friendly lawsuit from the Beastie Boys over their “Girls” parody....
by Admin | May 7, 2014 | Companies, Women of Business
Rivet & Sway is a two-year-old Seattle based startup boutique specializing in higher-end spectacles for women. Rivet prides itself in making eyewear shopping as simple as possible, with a low cost (frames are $169 for the first pair, $99 each additional) and a...
by Admin | May 2, 2014 | Women of Business
Nell Merlino is the founder and President of “Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence,” a not-for-profit providing resources, education and support to female entrepreneurs who want to turn their small shops into a multi-million dollar enterprise. She was the...
by Admin | Mar 10, 2014 | Profiles, Women of Business
Oprah is a great example of a “rags to riches” story. She came from a troubled family and is now one of the most successful women in entertainment. She worked her way through college, and while only a sophomore in college; she was offered a job as a co-news anchor at...
