Lessons - Winning in the Modern Workplace as a Female Founder | Rebecca Minkoff - Fashion Icon & CEO
Lessons - Winning in the Modern Workplace as a Female Founder | Rebecca Minkoff - Fashion Icon & CEO
In this episode, Rebecca Minkoff shares insights on the realities of being a female founder, addressing the financial and emotional challenges of leading a small business. She advocates for profitability over aggressive fundraising and highlights the community-driven support offered by the Female Founder Collective. The discussion emphasizes a practical approach to entrepreneurship and redefining success beyond capital acquisition.
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Rebecca Minkoff - Entrepreneur, Podcaster & Best-selling Author | Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success
Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Rebecca Minkoff shares the realities of building and leading as a female founder in today’s workplace. She highlights the financial and emotional challenges of running a small business, advocating for candid conversations, realistic expectations, and sustainable growth. Rebecca emphasizes that profitability should come before aggressive fundraising, especially given that only 3% of women founders receive venture capital. Through her experiences and the Female Founder Collective, she champions a community-driven, education-focused approach to entrepreneurship—one that prioritizes support, practicality, and redefining success beyond just raising capital.