You can be building a company, raising capital—and still be underestimated.
That’s what happened to Abbey Donnell, Founder & CEO of Work&, as she navigated fundraising while becoming a mother—sometimes literally in labor while closing deals.
She quickly realized that women are often asked to prove themselves with results, while men are trusted on potential. Instead of backing down, she learned to reframe the narrative, push through biased questions, and find investors who truly understood her journey.
Now, she’s building solutions that level the playing field for working women—starting with the workplace itself.
What’s one bias you’ve had to overcome in your career?
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