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Book SynopsisThe Next Wave codifies how growth-oriented, women-owned business are overcoming their unique challenges as they scale up. Rooted in research, this book offers practical suggestions for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to take these businesses to the next level.
Trade Review"In
A Rising Tide and now
The Next Wave, Coleman and Robb plot a course for women entrepreneurs to follow. These business leaders are increasingly oriented toward growth, and more equity investors are recognizing that fact. This book provides navigational 'lines of position' and first-person insights that will inspire many."—Julie R. Weeks, President and CEO, Womenable
"Women are the world's greatest under-tapped force for economic expansion. To ensure that women entrepreneurs achieve their potential, we need to change attitudes and policies. We need data, real life examples, and action items to make it happen. Susan Coleman and Alicia Robb provide all three."—Geri Stengel, Founder and President, Ventureneer
Table of Contents1. Introduction: Why Growth?
2. A Status Report on Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs
3. What We Know About the Challenges for Growth-Oriented Women
4. A Star is Born! Financing Strategies for Nascent Entrepreneurs
5. First Things First: Financing Strategies for Early Stage Firms
6. The White Knuckle Flight: Survival Stage Strategies for Growth-Oriented Firms, Part I
7. Brave New World: Survival Stage Strategies for Growth-Oriented Firms, Part II
8. Crowdfunding: The New Kid on the Block
9. Liftoff! Financing Strategies for Scaling Up and Managing Rapid Growth
10. Going for Gold: Harvesting Value
11. No Rest: Life After Harvesting Value
12. Let the Circle Be Unbroken: Women Investors
