Each weekly issue showcases the accomplishments of leading women in the industry: big deals and new ventures, fundraising and exits, and successes at companies owned or run by women. Women’s PE Briefs reports on who’s hiring, who’s retiring, who’s been promoted and who was honored with awards and recognition. When all the important news of the week appears in Women’s PE Briefs, readers can see the significant impact women have across the private equity and alternative investment landscape.
The editor of Women’s PE Briefs is Falk Marques Group Vice President David G. Barry, formerly of Dow Jones & Co., where he oversaw the editorial development of in-person events and audio conferences under such brands as the Private Equity Analyst and VentureWire.
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Upfront Ventures’ Kara Nortman and angel investor Niloofar Razi Howe are among those investing in a data security company. Read more by subscribing.
As a General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners, Sonya Brown focuses her efforts in the consumer space, primarily in health and wellness. She explains Norwest’s ability to marry their e-commerce and brand experience to “provide expertise on the board level” and their process for elevating brands, such as PCA Skin, to be accessible for the general public. Sonya also provides insight on the role that Amazon plays in the consumer marketplace and how new brands can leverage themselves there before moving to other channels.