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Francesca Donner
Verified
Founder and Editor, The Persistent
New York
Beats
PC Gaming
Content
By Haley Swenson, Francesca Donner Verified, Ruchika Malhotra| The Persistent@ 💛The Persistent is available as a newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. This week, the CNN journalist Christina Macfarlane asked the World Cup rugby star Ilona Maher how she overcomes her imposter syndrome. If you don’t know Maher, you should. She’s not only a brilliant athlete who helped Team USA win its first Rugby medal in 100 years at last year’s Summer Olympics, she’s also an outspoken feminist who constantly challenges gender and body norms on social media.
By Haley Swenson, Francesca Donner Verified| The Persistent@ As millions of eyes were turned toward Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump, another well-heeled event was getting underway a few thousand miles away. This week marks the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum—a gathering of billionaires, hosted in the Swiss Alps—known affectionately as “Davos,” the town where it all takes place.
By Haley Swenson, Francesca Donner Verified, Ruchika Malhotra| The Persistent@ 💛The Persistent is available as a newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. This week, the CNN journalist Christina Macfarlane asked the World Cup rugby star Ilona Maher how she overcomes her imposter syndrome. If you don’t know Maher, you should. She’s not only a brilliant athlete who helped Team USA win its first Rugby medal in 100 years at last year’s Summer Olympics, she’s also an outspoken feminist who constantly challenges gender and body norms on social media.
Company Info
The Persistent
The Cool Down is a content and commerce startup based in Bend, Oregon, founded in 2021. Led by co-founder and CEO Dave Finocchio, along with Anna Robertson and Ryan Alberti, the company aims to be America's first mainstream climate brand. Its mission is to make climate content relatable and engaging for a broad audience, focusing on accessible and actionable information about climate issues. The Cool Down offers digital content that includes articles, videos, and social media posts centered on climate solutions, sustainable living tips, and innovative technologies. The platform amplifies the voices of emerging creators across various categories, such as finance and outdoor sports, and utilizes social media channels like Instagram and TikTok to reach its audience. The company has successfully raised $5.72 million in seed funding, attracting notable investors and emphasizing a fully remote workplace culture that values creativity and inclusivity.
Sacramento, California, United States
+1 800-952-5210
Founded: 2022