JORDAN LLOYD BOOKEY
Kids Cassius, 5,
Florence, 2
Hometown Washington, DC
Launched Zoobean (zoobean.com), which recommends books and mobile apps for parents Funding $1.15 million
Best advice
Surround yourself with other entrepreneurs.
She joined a co-working space in Washington, DC, which helped her network with local investors. “It costs more than a coffee shop or your living room, but we met a lot of great people and got to know the scene.”
Favorite resource
Women 2.0
Through a series of online hangouts organized by Women 2.0, Jordan met other female founders and had the chance to ask more-experienced entrepreneurs candid questions. Since then, group members have helped promote one another’s start-ups and make new connections.
CONNIE BOSSERT
Kids Anna, 7, Jamie, 6
Hometown Raleigh, NC
Launched Fairlady Media (fairladymedia.com), maker…