IFundWomen

?? I've been banging my head against the wall for 15 months trying to solve this problem, to no avail: IFundWomen has to rebrand, or we will die. No more hiding or mincing words. ?? SCOTUS's June 2023 decision against affirmative action rolled out the red carpet for racist, sexist, homophobic "lawsuit companies" and general life-ruiners, to file lawsuits against VC firms, consumer brands, startup accelerators, and nonprofits awarding business grants to historically underestimated founders. You know, organizations that are smart and support badass entrepreneurs who are the backbone of the economy. ???? This nonsense jeopardized IFundWomen’s biggest funding source for our members—corporate grants. In four years, we deployed over $170M in corporate grants to people representing all genders, races, and ethnicities from 35 countries and speaking 20 languages! We love diverse co-founder teams because diverse teams raise more capital and make more money. This has been our deal since day one. ?? But get this: our grants business is dying because of our brand name. Despite our inclusive business operations, the word "WOMEN" in our name deters corporations from partnering with us.?I get it, and I do not blame these companies for keeping their brands out of harm's way. It is what it is. ?? And, scene. I explain in more detail in this video and my latest blog post. If you are moved to support the #StandWithIFundWomen Fund so we can pivot and reimagine our grants business, please go here ?? https://lnkd.in/e5ubFYrJ ????Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate you. #IFundWomen #ifwoc #ifundwomenofcolor #dei #deib #diversityequityinclusion #womenentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurs

"Is it easier now than it was, let's just say five, eight years ago -- to technically start a business? 100%," says Karen Cahn, founder and CEO at IFundWomen. "But I would argue that it's much harder to start a real business than ever before." Get the full scoop on the new business landscape, pivoting into entrepreneurship, and more in the full panel: https://lnkd.in/ektyB8uH

I am incredibly proud to share that Femly has been awarded Supplier of the Year by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Diversity Council! ???? This recognition is not just an accolade for our company; it’s a testament to the dedication of our team and our unwavering commitment to diversity and excellence. As a certified woman-owned and minority-owned firm, this award holds special significance. It reinforces our mission to provide organic feminine care products and smart dispensers that empower women and promote sustainability across corporate, education, healthcare, and more. Receiving this accolade is a milestone that highlights the importance of fostering inclusive business practices and expanding our impact in the marketplace. I am deeply thankful to our team, whose hard work and passion drive our success, and to our partners and customers who support our vision every day. This recognition fuels our determination to continue innovating and advocating for positive change. Together, let's build a future where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of corporate engagement and growth. #CEO #SupplierOfTheYear #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInBusiness #Sustainability #CorporateEngagement