October is Women’s Business Month in many states, and we at Cell Origins would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs that play a pivotal role in contributing to the economy and strengthening our local communities. Here at Cell Origins, we are proud to be a women-owned business that was founded by Mette Soendergaard (Ph.D.), Jessica Newton Northup (M.S.), and LeAnn Kuhlmann Qi (M.B.A) in 2018.
Cell Origins provides researchers with critical phage display laboratory services including peptide and antibody selections, screening, premade and custom phage display libraries, as well as consulting on research strategies related to peptide and antibody discovery. Our mission is to provide the highest quality services by employing non-traditional phage display strategies such as multi-tier selections and proprietary high-throughput analysis tools so that our clients can achieve their research goals in drug discovery. We are committed to providing high-quality peptides and antibodies that exhibit outstanding binding characteristics and optimal pharmacokinetics.
The Importance of Women-Owned Businesses
Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, and they play a vital role in creating jobs, driving innovation, and growing our local economies. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), there are more than 11 million women-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $1.8 trillion in revenue and employ nearly 9 million people.
Successful Women Entrepreneurs in Science
Successful women entrepreneurs in science are becoming an increasingly important part of the business landscape. With the rise of female entrepreneurs, there is a growing need for high-quality mentor networks that can support other female entrepreneurs as they navigate unique challenges and obstacles, such as work-life balance and securing adequate funding. Despite some persisting barriers, women in STEM continue to be a driving force in this rapidly changing landscape.
Supporting Female Entrepreneurs this Month and Beyond
Supporting female founders is a great way of contributing to the economy and strengthening our local communities. According to a study by wX Insights 2020: “The Rise of Women STEMpreneurs“, surveyed women found that mentor support is critical to success especially when it comes to raising venture capital, and funding from angel investors, and accelerators.
Here are some ways you can support women entrepreneurs:
• Offer your mentorship to women who can benefit from your skills
• Create entrepreneurial networking groups for women to support and learn from each other
• Share articles and social media posts about women entrepreneurs
• Shop at and purchase services from women-owned businesses
Summary
Women’s Business Month is the perfect time to celebrate the successes of women-owned businesses such as Cell Origins. These businesses play a vital role in our economy and contribute to the strength of our local communities. Cell Origins offers high-quality phage display services by combining advanced phage display strategies with unsurpassed experience in discovering peptides and antibodies that target difficult epitopes and exhibit optimal binding and pharmacokinetics. Contact us to learn more.
Further Readings
10 Most Successful Women Entrepreneurs
18 Successful Woman Entrepreneurs
https://smallbiztrends.com/2022/03/18-successful-woman-entrepreneurs.html
SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs
https://www.score.org/women-entrepreneurs
9 Successful Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Business Advice for Women
https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/women-owned-business
Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs and Some of the Most Successful Women to Follow
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5268-women-entrepreneur-challenges.html
