Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Fran Maier from Match.com and now BabyQuip. Fran Maier is a true pioneer in entrepreneurship and a seasoned expert at building trusted online marketplaces. Fran co-founded Match.com, revolutionising the online dating world, and she’s since gone on to lead several successful ventures, including BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service that you’ve probably seen on Shark Tank. Fran’s expertise in building trusted brands, spotting opportunities, and navigating fundraising is wildly impressive and today we’ll be diving into her journey and lessons from her non-profit experience to her success in VC-backed businesses.  Whether you're just starting your side hustle, scaling your biz or looking for inspiration, join us on this crazy journey to learn all the good stuff like raising venture capital, selling your startup for life changing money, mistakes you can avoid and how to keep your mental health in check. Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our community of 120,000+ women below. This is Fran Maier for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Fran Maier LinkedIn BabyQuip Website BabyQuip Instagram Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.