“With passion and a whole lot of hard work, anything is possible. If you can dream it—and you’re willing to put in the work—you can make it happen.”

Liz’s New Book DREAM BIG AND WIN
Out Now

DREAM BIG AND WIN

Translating Passion Into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business

A guide for how to not only dream big, but also win—both in business and in life—from one of the most celebrated and successful self-made women in America.

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Praise for
DREAM BIG AND WIN

  • “This is the finest and most inspiring business book I have read in many years. The book is so nicely laid out and an effortless read! I could not put it down.”

    SUNITA SEHMI, Thrive Global

  • "Doing will always eclipse dreaming, and Elting's frank and humorous recollections of lessons in entrepreneurship serve as a guide for anyone who seeks to fulfill their highest potential."

    MARCEL SCHWANTES, Inc.

  • “I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone, not just in terms of business, but also to anyone looking to hear an inspiring story of someone who overcame many obstacles thrown in their path.”

    ALEXANDRA COCKING, Irish Tech News

  • “A must-read for anyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to recent grads. Authentic and approachable, Elting digs deep into her own life to offer invaluable insights and strategies. She'll show you how to translate your passion into purpose.”

    ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and Bestselling Author

  • “Lots of people dream big. This book can help more people win big, too.”

    MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mayor of New York, 2002-2013, and Bestselling Author

  • “In DREAM BIG AND WIN, Liz Elting shares the lessons she learned ― both the successes and failures ― while building a billion-dollar company from scratch. She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but a willingness to take decisive actions as well. Every entrepreneur should take advantage of Elting’s experience and knowledge as they start their own journey in business.”

    SHERYL SANDBERG, Founder of LeanIn.Org and Bestselling Author

  • “In DREAM BIG AND WIN, Liz Elting neatly translates the steps (and missteps) she took to build a billion-dollar business. Her candor and humor set the tone for this informative and fast-paced read that should be in the hands of every purpose-driven entrepreneur.”

    DANNY MEYER, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and Bestselling Author of Setting the Table

  • “Elting's battle cry is that if she can do it, you can do it, too. Then she takes it one step further by detailing the actions required to take an idea from a dorm room to a boardroom, with insights on everything the leader or entrepreneur needs to know, from sales to corporate culture. A must-read for anyone who wants to build their dream.”

    GRETCHEN CARLSON, Journalist, Co-Founder of Lift Our Voices, Bestselling Author, and Female-Empowerment Advocate

  • An inspiring account of a successful philanthropist’s journey from being the only woman in the room to sitting at the head of the table and breaking barriers for other women to do the same.”

    SCOTT GALLOWAY, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and Bestselling Author of Adrift

  • “Grit, passion, and sweat equity took Liz Elting from the dorm room to the board room. Now she is doing what true leaders do― showing other women how to follow in her path.”

    TINA BROWN, Award-Winning Editor and Bestselling Author

  • “Elting presents a superbly-organized blend of principles and tools for forging one's own path in the business world, brought to life with sharp examples from the corporate world, many from her own extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. I dare you to read this and not be inspired.”

    RAGHU SUNDARAM, Dean, NYU Stern School of Business

  • “With grit, determination, and a positive attitude, Elting is an American success story with a global reach. A must-read for anyone trying to forge their own path.”

    BILLIE JEAN KING, Sports Icon, Champion of Equality, Founder of BJK Leadership Initiative, and Bestselling Author

  • “Every entrepreneur and business leader needs to place DREAM BIG AND WIN at the top of their reading list. As the Sales Coach for Liz Elting, I was there at the beginning, an up close witness to the phenomenal growth of her business to a billion dollars. Her story is a master class in building a profitable hyper growth business. Read it and reap!”

    JACK DALY, CEO Coach and Bestselling Author

  • “It's impossible to read Elting’s DREAM BIG AND WIN and not be inspired. From instructions on creating a positive corporate culture to figuring out the problem the marketplace needs you to solve, this book is a prescriptive guide to building an empire and creating your dream life.”

    JOANNE BERGER-SWEENEY, President, Trinity College

  • “All entrepreneurs win big and learn from Liz Elting’s highly successful startup journey. Sacrifice. Decisions. Anguish. Risk. Reward. It’s all here. Every entrepreneur will find takeaways on every page and learn from her experience and mistakes – all of which she lays bare for you to read. An amazing, fast-paced tale.”

    DANNY BRIERE, Prolific Author, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Ecosystem Builder

  • “Liz Elting knows that if our dreams weren’t already real within ourselves, we couldn’t even dream them.”

    GLORIA STEINEM, Bestselling Author, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer

In the News

“I want to build a world in which everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential. When every single person has the tools and ability to chase after their dreams, the possibilities of what we can achieve are boundless.”

The critical work of the future is advancing true equality for all. With an eye toward that future, the Elizabeth Elting Foundation is committed to promoting progressive and feminist efforts to eradicate systemic barriers, promote public health and education, achieve workplace equality, rise beyond the glass ceiling, and open the doors to economic independence for those society has far too often shut out.

Awards and Accolades

  • Leader for the 21st Century

    Women’s eNews
    2024

  • America's Richest Self-Made Women

    Forbes Magazine
    2015-2023

  • Entreprenista 100

    Entreprenista
    2023

  • Angel of Hope Award

    Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
    2023

  • Woman Changing the World Award

    American Heart Association
    2022

  • Kathleen O’Connor Boelhouwer ’85 Alumni Initiative Award

    Trinity College
    2022

  • JWFNY 25th Anniversary Celebration Honoree

    Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York
    2022

  • Vertex Award

    Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs
    2021

  • Health Equity Leadership Award

    American Heart Association
    2020

  • Charles Waldo Haskins Award

    NYU Stern School of Business
    2019

  • Enterprising Women of the Year Award

    Enterprising Women Magazine
    2017

  • Gary McQuaid Award

    Trinity College
    2017

  • Future 50 Award

    SmartCEO
    2013-2017

  • Women of Power & Influence Award

    National Organization of Women
    2016

  • Distinguished Alumna

    NYU Stern Women in Business
    2011

  • Woman Worth Watching

    Diversity Journal
    2011

  • Alumni Medal for Excellence

    Trinity College
    2007

  • Woman of the Year

    American Express and Entrepreneur Magazine
    2004

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    Ernst & Young
    2001

  • Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

    Working Woman Magazine
    1999