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Hilary Burns

Hilary Burns

Hilary Burns most recently reported on banking and technology for the Charlotte Business Journal. In that role, she covered Charlotte’s emerging entrepreneurship scene, a rogue venture capitalist and how technology is changing banking giants including Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Her work has been published in USA Today, Bizjournals.com, the Cape Cod Times, USAirways Magazine and the Huffington Post. Previously, she worked as a reporter for Bizwomen.com. Hilary has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Wake Forest University.
Sharon Kan, the CEO and founder of a woman-friendly startup in Boston, says the innovation economy needs to be more inclusive of women's needs. (Courtesy Sharon Kan)
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Oct 10, 2017
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