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Fran Hauser

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Author, The Myth of the Nice Girl at HarperCollins Publishers
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Fran Hauser is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and startup investor focused on championing women in the workplace. A former President of Digital at Time Inc. with an MBA from Pace University, she has invested in over 40 female-founded companies and is described as warm, smart, and encouraging.

Outside of her corporate and investment work, Fran owns Bedford Books, the first independent bookstore in her town, where she hosts community events. She is deeply connected to her Italian heritage and is involved in local community organizations, celebrating her familys history.

Unique fact: Her first book, "The Myth of the Nice Girl, " has been translated into ten languages and was named a top business book of the year by Audible.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Author, The Myth of the Nice Girl
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Female Empowerment
Her career is dedicated to helping women succeed. She has authored two books, invested in 40+ female-founded companies, and speaks globally on the topic.
Authentic Leadership
Through her book "The Myth of the Nice Girl, " she advocates that kindness and strength are not mutually exclusive qualities for successful leaders.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Author, The Myth of the Nice Girl
HarperCollins Publishers
5-2012
Startup Investor & Advisor
Hauser Ventures, LLC
2-2021
Author, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career
The Collective Book Studio
2-2016
Speaker
All American Entertainment
12-2024
Bookstore Owner
Bedford Books
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Education
1986 - 1990
BBA/MBA
Pace University
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