
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.




