Forbes 30 Under 30 is Calling + How to Reset Your Business Like a Pro

🌟 What’s New in Tech & Business

Forbes 30 Under 30 – Nominations Are Open
Big news for our WE community: nominations for the next Forbes 30 Under 30 list are officially open! 💥

Are you under 30 and building something bold, meaningful, and impactful?
Know a woman who's redefining her industry, leading with purpose, or changing the game?

👉 Nominate yourself or a fellow trailblazer here.

This is your reminder: recognition is powerful— but you have to raise your hand to get noticed.

🐝 Bumble Just Made a Bold Move
Bumble, the dating app company, is laying off 30% of its global workforce, which amounts to roughly 240 positions. This restructuring is part of a plan to reconfigure the company's operating structure to optimize its strategic priorities and is expected to save the company $40 million annually. The company plans to reinvest these savings into new product and technology development. The layoffs are expected to result in charges of $13 million to $18 million in the third and fourth quarters of this year.

💼 Victoria’s Secret’s Power Move Isn’t Paying Off (Yet)
After hiring Hillary Super—former CEO of Savage X Fenty—to lead a bold brand turnaround, Victoria’s Secret has hit some turbulence. The stock is down 50%, and activist investors are circling.

Super stepped in last September with major vision, but the market’s been less forgiving. Can she reshape an iconic brand in a new era of empowerment and inclusivity? We’ll be watching.

🧬 Zuckerberg & Chan Are Going All-In on Science
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are scaling back their wide-reaching philanthropic bets in politics, education, and housing — and narrowing their focus to one ambitious goal: advancing science.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, once known for its big, cross-sector ambitions, is now channeling its resources into medical breakthroughs and biotech innovation. Strategic pivot or mission drift? Either way, it’s a masterclass in long-term vision.

🦄 Who’s Betting on the Next Unicorns?
Only 0.5% of seed-stage startups ever reach unicorn status. Stanford just dropped a deep-dive into over 1,200 unicorns — and the results say a lot about early-stage bets.

Top spot? Andreessen Horowitz, followed by other big-name VCs who consistently spot billion-dollar winners. But here’s the catch: nearly 330 unicorns have already fallen below the $1B mark.

Turns out, hitting $1B is hard. Staying there? Even harder.

💡 WE Guide: How to Reset Your Business for Growth – Without Burning Out or Burning Bridges

When a billion-dollar company like Bumble slashes 30% of its workforce to sharpen its focus, it's a bold reminder: sometimes the best way forward is to trim back.

But what does that mean for you, the early-stage founder, solopreneur, or small team leader? Here’s how to take a page from Bumble’s playbook — without the corporate drama:

✅ Step 1: Audit Everything

Ask: What’s working? What’s draining resources?
Take a 360° look at your offers, marketing efforts, team (if any), and time. Be brutally honest. Track ROI, energy, and results.

🔥 Step 2: Reconnect to Your Vision

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Go back to your original mission. What’s your North Star? What do you want to be known for?

✂️ Step 3: Cut (with Clarity, Not Chaos)

Whether it’s an unnecessary feature, a stale offer, or a partnership that’s not aligned — cutting it can free up resources for things that matter. Communicate clearly, kindly, and confidently.

🚀 Step 4: Reinvest in What Moves the Needle

Use the freed-up time, money, or mental space to double down on high-leverage work:

• Product development

• New revenue streams

• Better customer experience

💬 Step 5: Talk About It

Build in public. Share the reset with your community — not as failure, but as founder courage. That transparency builds trust (and often, momentum).

✨ Remember: You don’t need a team of 100 to build something legendary. You need clarity, courage, and a plan that aligns with your next level.

💌 From the Editor’s Desk

This week’s stories remind us: bold moves build empires. Whether it’s Bumble restructuring, Victoria’s Secret betting on new leadership, or founders trimming back to scale forward — real growth isn’t always glamorous. It’s strategic, intentional, and sometimes, uncomfortable.

If you’re building something of your own, remember: you don’t have to do it like everyone else. You just have to do it bravely.

With you,
Keren
Founder, WE – Women Entrepreneurship