Startup Hacks

Executive Coach and Blueprint founder, Debra Bednar-Clark is guiding people through turning points in their careers—instilling the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to plot bold moves and next chapters. Her practice is defined by one core belief: life is most interesting and fulfilling when we give ourselves permission to lead with our truest, fullest selves.

An accomplished CEO, entrepreneur and documentary film executive, Anne Devereux-Mills is the Founder of Parlay House, a global organization that gathers women both virtually and in person to spark authentic conversations and build meaningful, supportive relationships. Parlay House currently has over 10,000 participants that span countries, generations, races, sexual orientation, and more. Anne has been honored by a range of organizations including SHE-CAN, Advertising Women of New York, The All-Stars Foundation, Project Kesher and Worldwide Women.

Guest Laurel Mintz is the founder of both the award-winning Los-Angeles based marketing agency, Elevate My Brand, as well as Fabric Venture Capital, a firm whose ESG fund is on a mission to weave together diverse, underrepresented founders with the funding they deserve and the critical marketing strategy they need to ensure success. Laurel shares her founder journey, the strategic thinking behind her expansion, and key startup hacks that helped her bootstrap and grow.

Brooke is the Founder & CEO of Allobee, a managed marketplace, a one-stop business solution for small business owners and startups. She is a technical founder that took her tech skills and experience as a freelancer and business owner and merged them into her idea for Allobee. Brooke went to grad school and got a Master of Science degree in computer information systems, which helped her land a job at Postmates and assist their Southeast region launch. When Brooke became a mother, she realized fast-paced big tech and motherhood did not play well together. She recognized the need for a single place where women who are experts but wanted flexible work, could be connected with small business owners that need their specific skills and could find each other.

Jessica Hershfield, an entrepreneur and the Founder of Just Enough Wines, is constantly growing and transforming her brand. She knows how important it is to stay competitive, regardless of the entrepreneur's industry. Before Just Enough Wines, Jess worked at some prominent tech companies - which has helped her through her entrepreneurial journey. The journey of building a successful brand requires commitment, self-drive, and the courage to go after your dreams despite all the obstacles you face. As a founder, Jessica mentions that you have to wear different hats and take on different responsibilities, especially as you start your business.