Quesnay's Female Founders in Tech Competition Announce Winners
Jennifer Byrne, President and Co-founder of Quesnay, and Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO of Goalsetter, discuss women in fintech, how Goalsetter stole the top prize, and how women can prosper in the space going forward.
Tanya came up with the idea of "Goalsetter" after her daughter expressed a desire to save money. Byrne digs into the nature of the competition, the inspiration behind it, and why women face a more difficult time acquiring VC funding for their ideas. Over 100 women applied, and judges narrowed down the applicants to 7 who met with judges to pitch their ideas.
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Shubha Dasgupta, CEO of Pineapple Financial, discusses incorporating artificial intelligence with its newly announced ‘Maui’ tool, plus plans for expansion.
Chair of Penn Engineering’s Department of Computer and Information Science Zachary Ives shares how the department is building its artificial intelligence degree program.
Frances Stacy, Optimal Capital Director of Strategy, breaks down why the latest data indicates the economy may be struggling more than expected, plus some sectors she’s watching.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between the two grocery stores. The FTC says the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.
Terecircuits CEO Wayne Rickard explains some of the other companies set to benefit from the Nvidia-led chipmaking rally, including manufacturing and toolmaking companies.
Axios reporter Erin Doherty breaks down the results from the South Carolina primary as former President Trump gets closer to winning the GOP nomination.
