Dove debuts ad rebuking hair discrimination

Z Corp. founder sees progress as women join boards | Suzanne de Passe reflects on leadership lessons | How female entrepreneurs can be stronger fundraisers Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 17, 2022 CONNECT WITH NEW  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( €‰ [NEW SmartBrief]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equality news for retail, CPG, financial services and tech [SIGN UP]( â‹… [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Top of the week [] [Z Corp. founder sees progress as women join boards]( As founder and former CEO of Z Corporation, MIT graduate Marina Hatsopoulos recalls being laughed at by distributors on her first trade show trip to Asia -- an experience that not only didn't deter her but made her determined to change the mindset of how the world views women leaders in technology. Now, as a board chair herself with Levitronix Technologies, Hatsopoulos is noting and appreciating progress in placing senior women executives in board roles. 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