The best career advice I’ve ever received is: When you are stressed about a decision, take a step back and ask yourself how important this decision will be for you in six months.

The thing I’ve achieved that I am most proud of is founding the Female Founders Fund and making a small impact on a huge industry issue.

My first job was running a lemonade stand at the age of eight.

The biggest challenge that women entrepreneurs face is taking that first step in starting a company: quitting your job, etc.

The most important feature of a business pitch is framing the story: the why, what, and how of your idea.

The three things I read every day are The New York Times, Term Sheet, and Broadsheet.

I knew I had to start the Female Founders Fund when I went through the process of raising capital from institutional investors, and everyone I pitched was male.

What I’ve learned since launching the Female Founders Fund is that women are building the companies of tomorrow. Five years ago, the idea of a female-founded unicorn was laughable. In the first six months of 2019, we saw three unicorns: Glossier, Rent the Runway, and Away.

The one thing I would like to say to every woman in the world is do not be afraid of failure. To move forward you have to move outside of your comfort zone.