By Sophia De Runtz “We’re no longer a photo-sharing app,” said Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, in a video posted to his personal social media accounts, in June 2021. He spoke about upcoming changes and a new direction Instagram is taking. These changes are now starting to govern the way the app functions. Instagram was originally born as an app for users to share photos primarily taken on mobile devices. However, with the rise of [...]
Founders of The Mom Project and Ellevest among speakers to promote the power of investing in women Adding to the global call to fortify female-owned businesses, Stella Labs, Stella Angels and Ad Astra Ventures will host the Women’s Venture Summit on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PDT. By bringing together noteworthy investors and women in business, the two-day event aims to turn the tide and maximize access to [...]
The “Shelter in place” order means real estate agents and homebuilders must find resourceful ways to display their properties and connect with home shoppers. This may feel like a daunting task, but it’s also an opportunity. Just think about it…as an agent or new-home sales consultant, you can now talk to people from anywhere in the world. You never know who might be seeking a home in your neighborhood. If you’re a homebuilder, agent or [...]
Female founders took the stage at Sony Electronics on July 11 to celebrate the completion of their 12-week business accelerator program led by Stella Labs. Courtesy of Bailey Made. Twenty-three female founders celebrated the completion of their 12-week business accelerator program led by Stella Labs. During the July 11 Female Founder Demo Night event held at Sony Electronics in Rancho Bernardo, the startup leaders presented enriched business plans to 150 fellow entrepreneurs, prospective [...]
On April 3, three new startups — Outside Financial, Navega Therapeutics and Domaine Sante — began Ad Astra Ventures’ third business accelerator cohort, an 8-week program in Solana Beach, California. Each admitted participant will receive in-depth business training, formal mentoring and a $20,000 seed investment. Ad Astra Founders: Vidya Dinamani, Allison Long Pettine, Silvia Mah Founded in 2018 by San Diego investors and startup advocates Vidya Dinamani, Allison Long Pettine, and Silvia Mah, [...]
