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Robin Wolaner
Entrepreneur and business author
Robin Wolaner is an accomplished entrepreneur, business author, and executive with extensive experience in publishing, technology, and social ventures.1 Born in 1954, she has had a diverse career spanning several industries and roles.1
Career Highlights
Entrepreneurship and Publishing: Wolaner is perhaps best known for founding Parenting magazine in 1985, which was later sold to Time Inc. This venture became the subject of a popular Harvard Business School case study.1
Technology Sector: From 1997 to 2002, Wolaner held an executive position at CNET. In 2007, she founded TeeBeeDee, an online network for baby boomers, which operated until 2009.1
Social Ventures: In February 2015, Wolaner became the COO of We Care Solar, a nonprofit organization that provides Solar Suitcases to power health clinics in developing countries.1
Board Positions: Wolaner currently serves on the Board of Directors at Upaya Social Ventures, a role that aligns with her experience in social entrepreneurship.2 She is also a director at Credo mobile.1
Other Accomplishments
- Author of "Naked In The Boardroom: A CEO Bares Her Secrets So You Can Transform Your Career"1
- Advisor to various tech startups1
- Graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations (1975)1
Robin Wolaner's diverse background in entrepreneurship, publishing, technology, and social ventures makes her a valuable asset to organizations like Upaya Social Ventures, where she can leverage her extensive experience to support social entrepreneurship and impact-driven initiatives.
