51: Allison Robinson, Founder and CEO of The Mom Project

There’s a fundamental problem in the workforce today - 43% of skilled women exit the workforce after having children. The economic loss we face from this input is dramatic. We know anecdotally and scientifically that gender diversity (amongst other forms of diversity) materially improves the bottom line. Though that may be the case, we’re not doing a great job to re-engage this workforce. This is why this week’s guest - Allison Robinson - built The Mom Project. The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world class companies. I think of The Mom Project as the best of a staffing company, best of a job board, wrapped in a differentiated community, all empowered by best in class technology. Allison has raised $10M+ from some of the best investors in the world, has Serena Williams as a key advisor and is facilitating opportunity for over 250,000 moms on her platform today.