Mei Lin Ng: Simplifying Family Organization Through Technology

Nov 19, 2021 Posted by: Anushree Nande Mei Lin Ng,  SDG5,  USA

Mei Lin: Did you know that family organization is time-consuming and eight times more likely to fall on women? On average, US women spend 4.4 hours on unpaid household work per day (compared to the 2.8 hours spent by men), and this unacknowledged work makes women three times more likely to exit the workforce than men. At Hearth Display, our mission is to make life easier for families (specifically for moms!) by using technology to lighten the mental load. Hearth replaces the analog bulletin board typically found in families' kitchens with a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing display—think of the 'Frame TV' but for family organization.

Kelsey Willock: Creating a New Access Point to Manage Personal Finance

Nov 05, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Kelsey Willock,  SDG10,  SDG3,  SDG5,  SDG8,  USA

Kelsey: Aura is an emotionally intelligent financial wellness and investment platform that provides access points to financial markets for women and underserved individuals who have been locked out and left behind by the financial system. Aura leverages behavioral psychology to curate a hyper-personalized investment management tool that helps reduce stress and anxiety about money and improves financial returns. Aura also offers access to on-demand financial advice and community, so users do not have to face the journey alone.

Shivani Berry: Encouraging Women Leaders to Own Their Growth

Oct 22, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha SDG10,  SDG4,  SDG5,  Shivani Berry,  USA

Shivani: Ascend has helped hundreds of women get promoted and gain confidence. For example, Diana, Marketing Lead at SAP, shared: "The leadership program helped me get promoted. I was able to immediately apply the skills to challenges at work which helped me perform better and feel more confident. As a new mom, I almost wasn't sure if I would have time for it but it couldn't have been better for my career growth."