Finding a mentor or personal advisor can be intimidating to female founders. Women often have a Superman complex — we rarely seek advice because we believe we should be able to do everything, know everything, and be everything to everyone. But my co-founder Brittany and I have found that to truly harness success, it really does take […]

If you ask central casting to send over a CEO, you’ll likely get an energetic actor with a voice that carries. He’ll be comfortable standing in the center of the room, surrounded by people, because he’ll be drawing energy from the crowd. In short, they’ll send an extrovert. We tend to imagine leaders as extroverts, […]

For those in the marketing industry, product placement is nothing new. Iconic brands paying money to be showcased in high profile media is the name of the game. With the advent of social media, these product placements have gotten bigger, crazier and more expensive. I believe the most successful product placement ever occurred at this […]

We recently sat down with Nancy Prager in Washington D.C., founder of Prager Law PLLC and counsel to many startups and small businesses, for our member spotlight series. Here’s what she shared: I’m originally from Memphis, Tenn., home of Elvis, BB King and BBQ. I was always interested in progressive causes, so I wound up […]

Has it ever taken you six months to collect a payment? Have you felt like your invoices and friendly reminders just get lost in the ether? Fortunately, most clients you’ll encounter are professional and responsible payers, but unpaid invoices are always a risk for anyone who bills for their services. The problem is so pervasive that there’s […]

Starting a business can be both exciting and terrifying. You’re no doubt eager for the freedom of being your own boss and the power that comes with running the show. On the other hand, startups tend to be plagued by problems; especially financial ones that will make you keep a tight reign on your budget. […]

When you work with startups, like me, you often hear the phrase: “Valuating a startup is more art than science.” If it’s implied that it’s hard to give value to a new company, there is some truth to this indeed. But the statement is often used to suggest that the value of a company is pulled […]

Is A Post Production Job Right For You? Post production is one of the most challenging facets of the entertainment industry, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Most people don’t move to Hollywood with stars in their eyes hoping to be a Foley Mixer or a Post Supervisor, but many a passionate film […]