Geri Stengel

Geri Stengel

Contributor|ForbesWomen

Geri Stengel is a Forbes contributor with over 10 years of experience covering women entrepreneurs. Her work focuses on the unique challenges and successes of women-led businesses, from small businesses to those scaling with venture capital.

She is also president of Ventureneer, a research and consulting firm dedicated to supporting overlooked entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color. Through data-driven insights, Ventureneer develops impactful training programs and content that empower entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Feb 26, 2026

Government Contracts Built Capability. Corporate Clients Added Margin

How corporate contracting can support women-owned business growth by enabling hiring, reinvestment, and revenue expansion beyond government contracts.

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Feb 24, 2026

Public Innovation Funding Behind Breast Cancer Detection Has Stalled

SBIR funding helps medical startups move from research to commercialization. With the program stalled, the pipeline for innovation in breast cancer detection is at risk.

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Feb 18, 2026

Caregiving Is Becoming A Measurable Business Risk

The cost of corporate caregiving risk is rising. Learn how caregiving is reshaping talent strategy and workforce performance.

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Feb 16, 2026

Hollywood Cuts Payroll Costs By Digitizing Background Actors

Hollywood is digitizing background actor payroll, replacing paper workflows with faster, more accurate systems that reduce production delays and administrative costs.

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Feb 12, 2026

Women’s Sports Isn’t Having A Moment—It’s Rebuilding The Capital Stack

Women’s sports is moving beyond hype as investors rebuild the capital stack—media rights, infrastructure, and ownership—turning growth into durable returns.