MEDIA & PRESS
Women of Impact: Flossie Hall is on a mission to help women raise and deploy capital
By Paula DeLaurentis of Equities.com. Read the full article here. Flossie Hall is on a mission to help women founders raise capital and women investors deploy it with impact. As an active-duty military spouse, Flossie’s advocacy for military spouse entrepreneurs landed her not one, but two invitations to the White House and partnerships with companies like Amazon. Last year, Flossie took over as CEO of Stella, expanding her impact beyond the military community. The nonprofit helps women unlock access to capital to launch and scale their startups, while also cultivating a thriving network of investors. Stella’s work culminates at the Women’s [...]
Helping Entrepreneurs Build With Flossie Hall
CEO Flossie Hall featured on Venture:F podcast. Listen to the episode here. Flossie Hall, is the CEO of the Stella Foundation, serving 10K women founders and investors globally and managing a portfolio of companies and teams across CPG, Marketing, and EdTech. A Veteran Navy spouse and accomplished serial entrepreneur Flossie has generated and exited 7-figure businesses across e-commerce, ed-tech, CPG, mass production, and more. She has built and scaled global entrepreneurial education training programs, accelerators, and military programs using both remote and in-person educational curricula and technology. Through the programs Flossie has built, she has had an impact on [...]
Stella Foundation Announces 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit: A Pivotal Gathering for Female Founders and Investors
Read full article featured on PR Newswire. Arian Simone and Elizabeth Gore to Headline SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella Foundation proudly announces the 11th Annual Women's Venture Summit (WVS), set to take place in San Diego from September 25–27, 2024. This year's summit, a cornerstone event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, will spotlight two trailblazing leaders, Arian Simone (CEO and Founding Partner of the Fearless Fund) and Elizabeth Gore (President and Co-Founder of Hello Alice), to discuss their landmark legal battles supporting women and founders of color. WVS 2024 is more than just a conference; it's a [...]
Meet Janice Williams Oliver – Founder of MisTeePRO
By Melissa Stewart, read full article on She Owns It Meet Janice Williams Oliver, Founder of MisTeePRO – a game-changer for curly and coily hair, designed to meet the needs of 65% of the world’s population. Janice Williams Oliver has been passionate about her hair since she was seven years old when she asked her Mom to use mayonnaise as a protein treatment on her hair. Being health conscious and transitioning from using a relaxer, she was inspired to launch the proprietary MisTee PRO handheld hair tool when she learned the Dysons/L’Oreals of the world do not sell a [...]
How MedAssent DDS Supports Dental Medication Management
Written by: Esther Strauss, read full article featured on Step by Step Business Lauren Fang is a pioneering force in digital health, co-founding MedAssent DDS with a vision to revolutionize dental care. With a deep-rooted connection to the dental world and expertise in biotech and digital health, Lauren has helped create a platform that bridges critical gaps in dental practice. Her entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach were recently recognized when she became a finalist at the Women’s Venture Summit’s annual Women’s Fast Pitch, hosted by the Stella Foundation. In this interview, she shares insights into the inspiration behind MedAssent DDS, the role of [...]
11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit
Read full article posted on Patch.com Women founders and investors are invited to join Stella Foundation's 11th Annual Women’s Venture Summit (WVS). WVS is more than a conference – it is a movement aimed at bridging the persistent gap between female founders and investors. The summit features a dynamic agenda filled with transformative workshops, insightful panels, and the much-anticipated pitch competition. Since its inception, WVS has facilitated over $200 million in fundraising for women-led companies, becoming a crucial catalyst for change in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Flossie Hall: The Dynamic CEO of Stella Foundation Leading the Charge for Women Entrepreneurs
By Jerome Knyszewski of Valiant CEO, read the full article here. Flossie Hall is the dynamic CEO of Stella Foundation, a San Diego-based non-profit dedicated to empowering female founders and funders. Under her leadership, Stella Foundation has supported over 10,000 women worldwide and facilitated more than $200 million in capital investment. A seasoned serial entrepreneur, Flossie has a remarkable track record of launching and exiting seven-figure ventures across diverse sectors including e-commerce, ed-tech, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and mass production. "Supporting women in business enhances both individual success and economic diversity." Flossie Hall
Angel Investing: The Gateway to Empowering Women-Led Companies and Investors
By Flossie Hall of Her Forward, read the full article here. Angel investing plays a crucial role in funding startups, particularly benefiting women-led companies by promoting greater equity. As more women become angel investors, it creates a positive ripple effect empowering female entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem. Despite recent declines in total angel investments, the involvement of women in this space has been growing, highlighting the need for continued support and inclusive practices. Angel investing has the potential to reshape the entrepreneurial landscape by providing crucial early-stage funding to startups. For women-led companies, this form of investment is not just [...]