From launch to billion-dollar company

INC. THIS MORNING From launch to billion-dollar company Good morning, When I first talked to Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers about Chief—their private membership network for executive women—back in 2019, the plan, as they told me, was nothing short of world domination. Now, three years later, that lofty goal is starting to take shape. The New York City-based company announced last week a $100 million Series B fundraise, valuing their company at $1.1 billion. The raise marks one of the fastest launch-to-billion-dollar transformations for a solely female-founded, venture-backed U.S. tech company ever. "We never set out to be a billion-dollar company," says Childers, whose company offers C-suite execs and rising vice presidents mentorship opportunities across industries, focused career coaching sessions, networking events, and more. "But we're excited about hitting this milestone, because it shows that investment in women is a good investment." Read on for more about the raise and how the founders are building a place for high-powered women to come together. SPONSORED CONTENT Apple device management that goes beyond MDM Upgrade your entry-level Apple MDM with the Jamf Fundamentals plan. Get enhanced security, simplified identity, and more powerful device management. Inc. 5000. Call For Entries Apply now to be recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies! Applications are open for Female Founders 100 Our annual list celebrates the most inspiring, creative, tenacious, and trailblazing women in entrepreneurship. Apply by April 9 for the early-deadline rate! HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Is your employee constantly complaining about a colleague? Here’s what to do about it. –Inc.  Planning a business rest day will help get you to peak productivity. –Inc.  One hundred and twenty six years ago, a female founder invented movies as we know them. Here's what you can learn from her. –Inc.  Some companies are letting employees work half-Fridays year-round, if they work Fridays at all. –NYT  If you make happiness your primary goal, you might miss out on the challenges that give life meaning.  –The Atlantic ONE MORE THING: These five calendar hacks will help you optimize your schedule and save time. –Inc. --Brit Morse Associate editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy