Two Golden Seeds Portfolio Companies in Fortune's Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Two women entrepreneurs in the Golden Seeds portfolio were named to the exclusive Forbes list of Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. Jane Friedman, CEO of Open Road, and Kim Graham-Nye, President of gDiapers, received the accolade last week in a ceremony that included meeting investor Warren Buffett.

"It is an honor to be named to this exclusive list," said Friedman, formerly the CEO of Harper Collins. "The support from Open Road's investors, including Golden Seeds, has been tremendously affirming. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to create a unique property which I am truly passionate about."

"It was inspirational to meet Mr. Buffett," said Graham-Nye, after being photographed with him. "Golden Seeds has been a strong partner in our journey to change the world by working towards the eradication of plastic diapers."

"We were delighted to receive such validation of our portfolio," said Peggy Wallace, Managing Director, Golden Seeds. "The award resulted from collaboration between four of our CEOs." Crista Bailey, CEO of Textured Hair, encouraged others to enter the competition. Cindy McLaughlin, CEO of Style for Hire, brought in a company stylist to prepare Graham-Nye for the event.

About Open Road
Open Road Integrated Media is a digital publisher and multimedia content company that creates connections between authors and their audiences by marketing its ebooks through an online platform using premium video content and social media.

About gDiapers
gDiapers provides parents with a diapering solution that is good for babies, parents and the planet. The 100% biodegradable diapers are plastic-free hybrid diapers, using both cloth and disposable parts, that have no elemental chlorine or perfumes.

About Texture Media
TextureMedia is the go-to media platform empowering and connecting curly-haired consumers with each other, and with the professionals and brands servicing them.

About Style for Hire
Style for Hire is a platform for curated personal wardrobe stylists around the country, fronted by Stacy London, from "What not to Wear".

About Golden Seeds
Golden Seeds is an investment firm dedicated to achieving above market returns for investors through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs. Its manages the fourth largest angel network in the US, two venture capital funds (Fund 2 remains open for accredited investors until December 12th), an educational Academy, and a private equity business.

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