Yahoo! Small Business
Seed for Success | Empowering Women Entreprenuers
WATCH AND LEARN as our 3 finalists grow their businesses | Sponsored by finding what matters
You voted, the judges and mentors weighed in, and Dana Rubinstein of Dapple is the Seeds for Success grant program grand prize winner! Dana will receive an additional cash grant, further mentoring, and the opportunity to meet Carolyn Kepcher in person.
Dana Rubinstein Grand Prize Winner
Dana Rubinstein of Dapple
"This program has truly empowered us as women entrepreneurs. Yahoo! and fwm's endorsement and guidance have helped us take Dapple to the next level."
Business Summary
Baby-safe enviromentally-friendly cleansers
Dana's accomplishments the past six months
- • Launched Yahoo! Small Business web site
- • Developed 2 patent-pending products
- • Established product distribution with
45 local and online boutiques & 2 major retailers - • Began expansion into Canada
- • Received iParenting Media award
See how she did it
Dapple’s new web site compliments of
Yahoo! Small Business and Exclusive Concepts
Abby PortRunner Up
Owner of Red Koala
Customized art for children's rooms.
Karla DuncanRunner Up
Owner/President of Head2Toe Educational materials for special needs children
These women have accelerated their businesses with the help of Yahoo! Small Business. You, too, can benefit from these services! Create your own Yahoo! Small Business web site.
Get Advice From These Successful Women
Read what the mentors taught the finalists and learn how to grow your own business.
Carolyn Kepcher
Co-founder of fwm
"What matters to me is sharing what I've learned to help others succeed."
Meet Carolyn
Cathie Black
President of Hearst Magazines
"Take risks, learn from your mistakes, and have a can-do attitude to reach your dreams."
Meet Cathie
Bobbi Brown
Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
"Fight for what you want, work hard, be nice to everyone and always be who you are."
Meet BobbiMeet the team of mentors who helped the finalists succeed.