the old girls club

in Astor's research, they found that women are 3x more confident with their investment strategy when they know what people similar to them are doing with their money. thank you again for your partnership in our event last night, Lindsay Dorf ♥ may we all continue making money together.

it's our second birthday this week ✨ 📍 current state: - 1,258 members, avg 450 active users/day - 268k messages sent, 90% in public channels - 2,413 biweekly newsletter subscribers with a 71% open rate - 2-3 virtual events/week, 6-8 IRL coffee meetups/month - most popular channels: yell-in-caps-here, help-work, help-personal, help-intros, help-recs ⚙️ software stack: Slack for primary community hub of conversation Memberful for member subscription management Disco for member onboarding, member directory and resource hub Mercury for business banking, paying contractors etc. beehiiv for newsletter management Waves for message archiving & library Luma for event management Common Room for community analytics ✨ why does it matter? we asked members to tell us about the impact ogc has had on their lives in the past two years- "Someone in OGC hired me to lead partnerships for one of her clients where she's the fractional CMO" "OGC really and I mean REALLY showed up for me when I was spiraling one night about my anxiety around having kids." "I'm now advising two OGC-founded companies and am an angel investor in one." "I started a coaching community with a former OGCer (150+ coaches worldwide!)" "I'm inspired each day by the badassery that is happening in this group. As a solopreneur, I really feel the community" 🥂 to many more years to come.

while we exist primarily in the virtual world, we had the best time spending time together alongside Parity and DIG. in nyc last night. there were headshots, floor sits, hugs, and lots of asking each other for help. 'twas a beautiful thing ♥ shout out to our local nyc captains Jori Bell Ruthie Berber Menaka Iyer and Eva McCloskey for their flawless execution, to Megan Zilenziger for her partnership, and to Kesi Johnson for her generosity 🫶

20 members looking for work that any company would be lucky to scoop:

it's a pillar of ogc to be nearly 100% virtual and async so all our busy members have equal access to everything we do. that being said, when we do happen to hang in person, it's pretty great...

🚨 this is your reminder that many companies will pay for books, courses, and learning communities for their employees, especially when relevant to their role - many of these benefits are annual and don't roll over. in addition to an annual the old girls club membership ($100), some great options that come recommended by our members are: 📚 Books "The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You" by Julie Zhuo - Perfect for new managers, this book provides a practical guide to navigating the early stages of management. Zhuo's insights are both relatable and actionable. "The Confidence Code" by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman - A perfect read for understanding and building confidence, especially in a professional setting. "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink - This book is key for understanding what truly motivates your team members. Pink's insights can help you create a more engaging and motivating work environment. "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office" by Lois P. Frankel - This offers practical advice for women navigating corporate cultures. "Inspired: How to Create Products Customers Love" by Marty Cagan - This book is a gem for product leaders. Cagan, a Silicon Valley product veteran, offers insights into creating products that not only resonate with customers but also align with business goals. 💻 Courses Coursera Leadership and Management Courses: Platforms like Coursera offer a wide range of leadership and management courses, many from top universities. Udemy’s Women in Leadership Courses: Udemy has courses specifically tailored for women in leadership, covering everything from communication to negotiation skills. General Assembly Digital Marketing Courses: For those looking to boost their skills in digital marketing, General Assembly offers comprehensive courses. Harvard's Online Learning: Harvard offers online courses in various fields including business, leadership, and communication. Skillshare Creative Courses: If you’re looking to expand your creative skills, Skillshare offers courses in areas like graphic design, creative writing, and more. 📌 Some extra tips: Check the alignment: Ensure the courses or books align with your career goals and your company’s values. This increases the likelihood of approval. Document your progress: Keep a record of what you learn and how it applies to your job. This could be useful for performance reviews. happy learning!

👋 we're looking for sponsors for our 2024 local hangs in sf, nyc, la, austin, boston and dc. $ entry point is low, and we're super open to brands/companies combining forces, so don't hesitate to reach out to mallory contois if you're interested. 🎯 the audience you'll reach: 〰️ 1k active members: women and non-binary people in tech, vc and other traditionally male-dominated fields, the majority of whom have 8+ years of experience in their fields 〰️ newsletter of ~1900 〰️our ~4k brand followers on here on linkedin w/ avg. 8-10% engagement on posts 〰️ members are primarily women ages 26-45 in the tech/consulting/vc/media worlds with significant networks of their own ✍️ sponsorship details: 〰️ you can choose to sponsor a single city or multiple, for 6 or 12 months 〰️ anything that doesn't get spent on event costs in the 12 months will be donated to Girls Who Code 〰️ your name will be on each meetup event in slack and in newsletter and each social post about each meetup in that city 〰️ happy to activate in whatever other way might be interesting/high ROI to you! tag anyone you think might be a good fit and/or interested! contact: [email protected] or linkedin DM mallory contois

every 2 weeks our founder mallory contois rounds up some of the top recommendations for products and resources from the ogc community (never sponsored) - we call it ✨the list✨ here's the first list of november - 🔗links are in the comments🔗 1/ member recs 〰️ this at-home test for gut and microbiome health 〰️ this smart oven with lots of different settings 〰️ these waterproof boot/shoes for wet days 〰️ this site to find jobs at startups 〰️ this very easy recipe for persimmon season 2/ some resources 〰️ this podcast giving actionable financial advice that highlights the connection between the patriarchy and how women related to money 〰️ this site for rolling over old 401ks 〰️ this site for affordable audience surveying 〰️ this template for building a 24 month operating model   3/ a member win 〰️ Michelle Stephens, PhD, CPNP, RN ParentGPT product was deemed the first AI product to improve the health and wellbeing of parents and children 4/ a read or listen 〰️ Times’ 200 Best Inventions of 2023 5/ a newsletter rec 〰️ Words of Mouth shares opportunities for jobs, support, and collaboration across art, design, research, information, and the built environment

we're so excited to debut our new look, designed in collaboration with OGC member Angela Goleme ✨ our goals were to: 🍰 celebrate the aspects of business and career building that feel distinctly feminine (like sharing a dessert at the end of a meal where you got a deal done AND caught up on life) and ⚖️ balance a sense of lightheartedness and fun with the seriousness of the gender pay gap, inequities in career building and knowledge sharing, and the sheer exhaustion of balancing career, mental health, family and more what do you think? 👀 more coming soon...

✨ the ogc list ✨ we publish this list of things recommended by our community members in our biweekly newsletter, along with our slack roundup and digest of learnings. we thought our linkedin fam might enjoy it too! **all links are in the comments** ❣️ The list The community-recommended good stuff, never sponsored. 1/ member recs:  〰️ this affordable sunscreen that feels more like skincare 〰️ this credit card currently offering $900 cash back 〰️ this app for save now read later 〰️ this line of juicers that are easy to clean 〰️ this company that customizes probiotics based on your lab results 2/ an insight:  〰️ in my time running OGC, i’ve seen an increasing number of women leaving FT to consult to optimize for schedule control, respectful clients, work they’re passionate about, etc. if you're hiring for PT or consulting work and want to hire a woman or non-binary person, check out our database. 3/ a few resources:  〰️ this database of AI tools 〰️ this extension to show different time zones in your menu bar 〰️ this platform for content ideation around a topic and what people are searching 〰️ this hub of founder resources 4/ a member win 〰️ Christine May, Ph.D. stepped away from her full time role at Noom to pursue her own consulting business with the cheerleading of ogc behind her 5/ a read or listen:  〰️ this essay titled ‘how to do great work’ by Paul Graham - it’s long, but a worthwhile read. 6/ a newsletter rec:  〰️ Perfectly Imperfect - self described as ‘an ever-evolving cultural time capsule of interesting individuals and what they’re into’ subscribe to our newsletter for free - you'll get the list, open roles in the community and more.