The Two Percent

Feb 18 2025 50 ep. 38 mins 2
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Historically less than 2% of venture capital funding has gone to female founded companies. Hosted by founding partner Anu Duggal, The Two Percent by Female Founders Fund is dedicated to highlighting stories of powerful CEO’s, founders, investors and industry leaders who are changing this dynamic, both as female founders and female funders.

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Transforming Intimate Care: Beatrice Dixon's Path to a $380M Acquisition

Feb 18 2025 40 mins  
In this riveting episode, Beatrice Dixon, founder of The Honey Pot, joins Anu to detail her extraordinary journey from a personal health struggle with bacterial vaginosis to engineering a groundbreaking $380M acquisition. Beatrice unveils the life-changing moment when an extraordinary dream inspired her to develop revolutionary plant-based vaginal wellness solutions. Together, they

Incredible Health's Revolution of Healthcare Employment, led by Iman Abuzeid

Feb 12 2025 37 mins  
Iman Abuzeid joins Anu to discuss her visionary approach to transforming healthcare staffing through technology with Incredible Health. Iman shares her journey from a medical background to founding a leading career marketplace, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in healthcare innovation. She delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her business

Transforming Fertility Access in America with Branch Care’s Wendy Tsu

Feb 04 2025 41 mins  
Wendy Tsu, founder of Branch Care, joins Anu to share her journey from experiencing the challenges of IVF firsthand to transforming the accessibility of fertility care across the United States. They dive deep into Wendy’s innovative approach with Branch, focusing on breaking down geographic and financial barriers to care through virtual healthcare solutions. Wendy discusses the i

Building a $1B Whiskey Brand with Fawn Weaver

Jan 27 2025 36 mins  
In this episode, Anu sits down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing CEO of Uncle Nearest, to explore her journey from bestselling author to leading a groundbreaking whiskey brand. Fawn shares the inspiring story of unearthing Nearest Green's legacy and forging a new path in the spirits industry. They discuss the innovative strategies she employs to compete with industry giants an

10 Years, 10 Learnings: Building Female Founders Fund with Anu Duggal

Jan 22 2025 41 mins  
In this special episode, we celebrate the 10-year milestone of the Female Founders Fund with its visionary founder, Anu Duggal, in conversation with Nayeema Raza, a journalist who has worked at New York Times and New York Magazine. Join us as Anu reflects on ten insightful lessons learned over the past decade, reflecting on the evolution of female entrepreneurship and the dynamic l

Transforming Media Landscapes with Time CEO Jessica Sibley

Mar 08 2024 38 mins  
To close out season five, Anu is joined by Jessica Sibley, the innovative CEO of TIME, and a leading figure in the dynamic world of media. They dive into Jess’s remarkable impact at TIME one year into the role – including transformative digital strategies, and the brand's expansion into new territories, including live events, branded content, and more!

Democratizing Dessert with Christina Tosi of Milk Bar

Mar 01 2024 45 mins  
Anu is joined by Christina Tosi, the James Beard award-winning pastry chef and founder of Milk Bar, the iconic bakery and dessert brand with a cult-like following. Christina shares insights into her unique approach to innovation, team culture, building a brand that resonates deeply with consumers, and the strategic decisions behind Milk Bar’s expansion into the online sphere and

The Story Behind Briogeo's Clean Beauty Exit with Nancy Twine

Feb 16 2024 44 mins  
Anu sits down with Nancy Twine, the founder and CEO of Briogeo, an award-winning clean hair care line. They discuss the journey that took Nancy from the finance industry to becoming the youngest black woman to launch a product line at Sephora, as well as the biggest lessons she learned along the way. Nancy shares her experience navigating the acquisition process, a framework for de

Building The Wrinkle Cream of Haircare with Allison Conrad of Arey

Feb 09 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of The Two Percent, Anu is joined by Allison Conrad, founder of Arey – the ‘wrinkle cream of haircare’. Allison shares the personal journey that led her to found Arey, the science behind graying hair, the challenges in pioneering a new category in the haircare industry, and her strategy in delivering a science-backed product that not only works but provides an

Building a Modern Birthing Experience with Oula’s Adrianne & Elaine

Feb 02 2024 46 mins  
This episode of The Two Percent podcast features Adrianne Nickerson and Elaine Purcell, who are on a mission to revolutionize maternity care as the co-founders of Oula. Their discussion delves into the problems with the current maternity care system in the U.S, the role of technology in maternity care, the importance of a personalized patient experience, and their vision for Oula&#