On this International Women's Day, let's commit to a future where women's businesses are valued and supported equally. Because when we inspire inclusion, we don't just lift women; we elevate our entire society.

When you trust yourself, you can trust the creation of your own path. - Christine Perkett

Success doesn’t always look the way society told you it would.

Seek mentors, build a team of people who bring expertise to the table that you don't have. That often starts with looking at what you're NOT good at and admitting it - something a lot of founders struggle with.

Diane Hessan is a dynamic business woman, author, influencer, and angel investor who I had the pleasure of meeting at a networking event in Boston many years ago. Since that time, she’s been an unofficial mentor for me, as well as an ongoing inspiration to women in tech and highly regarded Boston business leader. She sits on the Boards of numerous companies, including Panera Bread, and is currently CEO of Salient Ventures and has been engaged in a wide-ranging longitudinal study of the American voter as a columnist for The Boston Globe.