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Beatrice Velazco
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Beatrice is a writer based in the Philippines. While she is a creative at heart, her work with startups, small businesses, and consumer packaged goods has given her a deep appreciation of business and technology. On her off days, you’ll find her capturing the beauty of nature and new cities through her lens.
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Leadership
A 44-year-old food business owner was found dead on July 19, 2025, after experiencing significant stress over a workplace injury claim she believed was fraudulent. She had been discharged from the Institute of Mental Health against medical advice the previous day following a suicide attempt. The coroner's inquiry is ongoing.
· Oct 10, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Women on the Cap Table made its first investment in Cincinnati-based Narratize. The Atlanta angel group joined a larger round and plans to participate in Venture Atlanta’s investment syndicate.
· Oct 3, 2026
Law and Legal Services
Nakeina Cane is among IBJ’s 2026 Women of Influence honorees, recognized alongside leaders across several professions. Her career includes felony diversion, family law, and board service supporting young people.
· Sep 26, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Women founders in MENA describe a gap between investor meetings and funding commitments. Their experiences include difficult fundraising, questions over cheque size, and deliberate self-funding.
· Sep 26, 2026
Leadership
The Singapore Council of Women's Organisations will launch a counselling service for workers facing discrimination or harassment. It will also test ideas to help women return to work after a career break.
· Sep 25, 2026
Press Release
eWomenNetwork is launching a Madison chapter led by managing director Masha Pavlova. More than half of its founding members have already expanded their businesses, organizers say.
· Sep 25, 2026
Entrepreneurship
A survey of 116 startups in Assam found that 52.6 percent had women founders, demonstrating strong gender inclusiveness in the state's entrepreneurial landscape. However, nearly 68 percent of startups identified lack of institutional capital as a major challenge, alongside gaps in business knowledge and technical expertise.
· Sep 24, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Only 14.8% of startup founders in Europe are women, reflecting difficulty accessing mentors and investors rather than lack of ambition or ideas. Across Europe, accelerators and incubators now support women-led startups at different stages, from pre-seed validation to revenue and scaling. Matching a program to actual startup stage and needs separates those delivering real value from generic programs.
· Sep 24, 2026
Entrepreneurs
The ACORNS program has generated almost 60 new jobs and increased participant turnover from €4.1 million to nearly €6 million for female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland. Applications are now open for ACORNS 12, continuing its mission to support women-led businesses through peer learning and mentorship.
· Aug 27, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Computer Weekly has launched public voting for its 2026 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology. This initiative seeks to increase the visibility of role models and encourage more women to join the industry. The Hall of Fame also welcomes new inductees for their lifetime contributions.
· Aug 27, 2026
Entrepreneurs
Women own 14.5 million businesses in the United States and launched 49% of all new firms in 2024, yet those businesses account for just 6.2% of total U.S. business revenues. Most women-owned firms are solo operations with no employees, and female-only founding teams received just 2.3% of global venture capital in 2024. The gap between record business formation rates and limited economic scale points to persistent capital access barriers.
· Aug 16, 2026
Entrepreneurs
UMass Lowell has landed at No. 26 on The Women's Edge 2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts, ranking second in the education sector. The placement, announced October 24 at a breakfast in Boston, extends the university's streak on the list to nine consecutive years.
· Jul 31, 2026