Big businesses can help by engaging aspiring entrepreneurs and promoting initiatives which support small businesses from within.

We need to get women to the point where they aren't apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success.

One of the reasons I wanted to start a company is because I wanted an environment that I wanted to work in. I wanted people to be able to have a life - for it to be OK to leave for a lacrosse game or a doctor's appointment. So I think women do work differently; it's important to have both men and women. They offer different things.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

I just love the energy of going into different areas of New York.

Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.

One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.