by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Jul 30, 2019 | Diversity, Leadership diversity
Photo credit: Caleigh Mayer Being in sync with your colleagues can lead to success. Daniel Pink, in his book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, notes that, “A sense of belonging helps individuals cohere. And synchronization both requires and heightens...
by Pique Ventures | Mar 19, 2019 | Diversity, Events, Impact investing, Pique Fund, Women Investing in Women
In January 2019, Pique Ventures hosted its annual investor and community event to celebrate the meaningful connections and purposeful investment activities experienced over 2018. We welcomed members who were newer to the Pique community and those who were curious...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Aug 1, 2018 | Diversity, Quora
In the past two years, I’ve seen a rise in awareness about diversity and inclusion in the global venture community. When I started Pique Ventures in 2012 and launched Pique Fund, an inclusive angel fund, with a focus on leadership diversity, pioneering investors...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Apr 9, 2018 | Decision-Making, Diversity, Tools
I recently saw a post on LinkedIn seeking suggestions for removing bias from investment due diligence process. In particular, the inquirer wanted to ensure that characteristics such as race, gender, and culture did not come into play. They drew from processes from...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Mar 8, 2017 | Diversity, Leadership diversity
A day for international remembrance and recognition of women’s rights dates as far back as 1909. The United Nations began to celebrate International Women’s Day in 1975. Over the past century, women have fought for better working conditions, the right to...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Jan 27, 2016 | Diversity, Impact investing, Leadership diversity, Women Investing in Women, Women Investors
Women, people of colour, and the LGBT community have typically been under-represented in the start-up and venture community. My hypothesis is that if the investor community were more diverse, then the types of entrepreneurs that get funded, the types of companies that...
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