Why Women Have To Work Harder To Do Startups | VentureBeat
A thoughtful article from Julia Hu in response to Penelope Trunk's article that claimed women aren’t cut out for entrepreneurship because they are too distracted by childbearing and the desire for "a good house, good clothes and a cushion for emergencies.”
Startups are not too hard for women. Women just have to work way harder to create a startup. In the midst of my life as a fundraising CEO, I am going to posit one thing: That the ramen-eating, asocial women entrepreneurs have it harder.
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Startups are not too hard for women. Women just have to work way harder to create a startup. In the midst of my life as a fundraising CEO, I am going to posit one thing: That the ramen-eating, asocial women entrepreneurs have it harder.
A thoughtful article from Julia Hu in response to Penelope Trunk's article that claimed women aren’t cut out for entrepreneurship because they are too distracted by childbearing and the desire for "a good house, good clothes and a cushion for emergencies.”
Venture Capitalists Don't Respect Female Entrepreneurs | Business Insider
This reminds me of the business case study of Heidi / "Henry" Roizen. When the CEO was presented as a she (Heidi - the real CEO), people thought her a bitch. When the name was switched to Henry, he was the kind of leader everyone wanted to work for.
Though the study is still in its preliminary stages and more results are forthcoming, the authors found that gender has a big impact on how investors react to pitches.
http://www.businessinsider.com/entrepreneurship-has-been-typed-as-for-men-2013-3#ixzz2OrytxmIl
Though the study is still in its preliminary stages and more results are forthcoming, the authors found that gender has a big impact on how investors react to pitches.
This reminds me of the business case study of Heidi / "Henry" Roizen. When the CEO was presented as a she (Heidi - the real CEO), people thought her a bitch. When the name was switched to Henry, he was the kind of leader everyone wanted to work for.
Silicon Valley Discriminates Against Women, Even If They're Better | PBS
Nothing too surprising in this article - as a Silicon Valley female entrepreneur myself I'm well aware of what the authors writes about. What I find interesting is all the comments - most from hostile men who just don't get it.
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa discovers that the famed "meritocracy" of Silicon Valley is a myth and that women are systematically discriminated against there, despite the fact that they're more productive, on average, than their male counterparts. He has a plan to change the Valley.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/businessdesk/2013/03/silicon-valleys-war-against-wo.html?goback=%2Egde_4386187_member_225873965
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa discovers that the famed "meritocracy" of Silicon Valley is a myth and that women are systematically discriminated against there, despite the fact that they're more productive, on average, than their male counterparts. He has a plan to change the Valley.
Nothing too surprising in this article - as a Silicon Valley female entrepreneur myself I'm well aware of what the authors writes about. What I find interesting is all the comments - most from hostile men who just don't get it.
Confidence Woman | Time
Yet another one focused on Sheryl Sandberg and her new "Lean In" book and organization. She truly is an impressive woman. This is a good read with lots of interesting stats.
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg is on a mission to change the balance of power. Why she just might pull it off
http://ideas.time.com/2013/03/07/confidence-woman/
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg is on a mission to change the balance of power. Why she just might pull it off
Yet another one focused on Sheryl Sandberg and her new "Lean In" book and organization. She truly is an impressive woman. This is a good read with lots of interesting stats.
In this corner there's Sheryl Sandberg. In this corner there's Anne-Marie Slaughter | PandoDaily
I am a big fan of Sarah Lacy of PandoDaily and this article really resonated with me. The bottom line - women should stop comparing and judging. Each one of us can define what "having it all" means and stop questioning each others' work-life choices.
My advice to women is frankly not to listen too much to any advice. Definitely tune out anyone who tells you you can’t have it all, because she struggled.
http://pandodaily.com/2013/02/25/in-this-corner-theres-sheryl-sandberg-in-this-corner-theres-anne-marie-slaughter-and-then-theres-reality/
My advice to women is frankly not to listen too much to any advice. Definitely tune out anyone who tells you you can’t have it all, because she struggled.
I am a big fan of Sarah Lacy of PandoDaily and this article really resonated with me. The bottom line - women should stop comparing and judging. Each one of us can define what "having it all" means and stop questioning each others' work-life choices.
Sheryl Sandberg Presents: Deeply Troubling Stats About Women | Business Insider
Full of interesting stats on women in the workforce, how we view ourselves vis-a-vis men, and much more.
Why do women ;limit their ambitions and sabotage their own careers?
http://www.businessinsider.com/sheryl-sandberg-presents-mind-blowing-stats-about-how-and-why-women-hold-themselves-back-2013-2?op=1
Why do women ;limit their ambitions and sabotage their own careers?
Full of interesting stats on women in the workforce, how we view ourselves vis-a-vis men, and much more.
Women Executives Make Venture-Backed Companies More Successful | WSJ
Good article that outlines facts and data rather than speculating on why women make good leaders or improve team dynamics.
New data suggest investors should seek out female-led companies.
http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2012/10/04/women-executives-make-venture-backed-companies-more-successful-study/
New data suggest investors should seek out female-led companies.
Good article that outlines facts and data rather than speculating on why women make good leaders or improve team dynamics.
Investing in Women: Infographic
Interesting infographic covering female entrepreneurs, VCs and capital flows.
Investing in Women: Infographic focus on venture capital
http://www.ezebis.com/venture/investing-women-infographic/
Investing in Women: Infographic focus on venture capital
Interesting infographic covering female entrepreneurs, VCs and capital flows.
41 Female Founders Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Congrats to all the women on this list, including my friend Anne Raimondi of One Jackson.
The success of prominent female leaders such as Facebook‘s Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo‘s Marissa Mayer are bringing more attention to women in the tech sphere. But beyond the Sandbergs and the Mayers, there’s a crop of women who are not only leading, but also launching tech startups.
http://mashable.com/2012/08/06/female-founders/?fb_ref=slider
The success of prominent female leaders such as Facebook‘s Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo‘s Marissa Mayer are bringing more attention to women in the tech sphere. But beyond the Sandbergs and the Mayers, there’s a crop of women who are not only leading, but also launching tech startups.
Congrats to all the women on this list, including my friend Anne Raimondi of One Jackson.
Being a Momtrepreneur Is Hard. So Is Everything Else in the World. Let's Move On | PandoDaily
I love this article from Sarah Lacy. I agree that women can have it all - you just need to realistically define what "all" means. Sure it's tough but why shouldn't it be?
Regular readers know how much I hate the whole "Woe is me, I'm a woman in Silicon Valley" routine.
http://pandodaily.com/2012/07/15/being-a-momtrepreneur-is-hard-so-is-everything-else-in-the-world-lets-move-on/
Regular readers know how much I hate the whole "Woe is me, I'm a woman in Silicon Valley" routine.
I love this article from Sarah Lacy. I agree that women can have it all - you just need to realistically define what "all" means. Sure it's tough but why shouldn't it be?
Why Women Still Can't Have It All | The Atlantic
This article is really making the rounds among my girlfriends - both working and stay-at-home moms. Most of what she writes resonates but I still like believing we can have it all!
It's time to stop fooling ourselves, says a woman who left a position of power: the women who have managed to be both mothers and top professionals are superhuman, rich, or self-employed.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-can-8217-t-have-it-all/9020/
It's time to stop fooling ourselves, says a woman who left a position of power: the women who have managed to be both mothers and top professionals are superhuman, rich, or self-employed.
This article is really making the rounds among my girlfriends - both working and stay-at-home moms. Most of what she writes resonates but I still like believing we can have it all!
Nurturing a Baby and a Start-Up Business | The New York Times
Good read on balancing starting a company with having kids (something I know all too well!) Includes quotes from women I admire including Aileen Lee and Jessica Herrin.
Some women are combining the dual challenges of motherhood and start-up companies — dispelling the image of the tech entrepreneur as a single, usually male, wunderkind.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/business/nurturing-a-baby-and-a-start-up-business.html?_r=1
Some women are combining the dual challenges of motherhood and start-up companies — dispelling the image of the tech entrepreneur as a single, usually male, wunderkind.
Good read on balancing starting a company with having kids (something I know all too well!) Includes quotes from women I admire including Aileen Lee and Jessica Herrin.
Sorry, Young Man, You're Not the Most Important Demographic in Tech | The Atlantic
While not directly related to women and technology, speaks to the fact that women are now the biggest consumers of technology and that we are the early adopters who drive new Internet, mobile & tech businesses. So more of us should start companies and get funding!
Despite companies' hamfisted, male-focused marketing efforts, women are the dominant users of a wide variety of new technologies.
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/06/sorry-young-man-youre-not-the-most-important-demographic-in-tech/258087/
Despite companies' hamfisted, male-focused marketing efforts, women are the dominant users of a wide variety of new technologies.
While not directly related to women and technology, speaks to the fact that women are now the biggest consumers of technology and that we are the early adopters who drive new Internet, mobile & tech businesses. So more of us should start companies and get funding!
Kleiner Perkins Sued By Partner Ellen Pao, Alleging Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination | TechCrunch
There has been plenty of coverage of Ellen Pao's lawsuit. I actually find the comments in this TechCrunch more interesting (and sometimes very aggressive and disturbing) to read than the actual article.
Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers, one of the most storied and well-respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, has been sued by Ellen Pao, an investment partner with the firm.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/22/kleiner-perkins-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-ellen-pao/
Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers, one of the most storied and well-respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, has been sued by Ellen Pao, an investment partner with the firm.
There has been plenty of coverage of Ellen Pao's lawsuit. I actually find the comments in this TechCrunch more interesting (and sometimes very aggressive and disturbing) to read than the actual article.
The Future Of Humankind Is Dependent On Technovation Girls | Forbes
Kudos to Ben Horowitz on this talk. He stresses that girls innovate differently then boys and they also educate others which boys don't do. Our world is rapidly changing due to technology and we need girls/women to be part of that change...literally for the good of the world.
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz believes in the importance of women in technology, a point he highlighted during a Technovation Challenge pitch event.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/women2/2012/05/02/vc-ben-horowitz-the-future-of-humankind-is-dependent-on-technovation-girls-the-girl-effect/
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz believes in the importance of women in technology, a point he highlighted during a Technovation Challenge pitch event.
Kudos to Ben Horowitz on this talk. He stresses that girls innovate differently then boys and they also educate others which boys don't do. Our world is rapidly changing due to technology and we need girls/women to be part of that change...literally for the good of the world.
Women at Work: Can Startups Level the Playing Field? | Mashable
Interesting infographic on women's positions within start-ups, VCs, funding, etc.
The infographic below, based on compiled research from the University of North Carolina’s online MBA program, details where women fall in the grand (business) scheme of things. The graphic notes that only 5% of startups are owned by women, and that only 3-5% of all women-owned businesses receive venture capital funding.
http://mashable.com/2012/04/16/women-startups/
The infographic below, based on compiled research from the University of North Carolina’s online MBA program, details where women fall in the grand (business) scheme of things. The graphic notes that only 5% of startups are owned by women, and that only 3-5% of all women-owned businesses receive venture capital funding.
Interesting infographic on women's positions within start-ups, VCs, funding, etc.
Why Women Continue to Lag Behind Men In The Startup Community | Forbes
A good quick read on contributing factors to the small percentage of female entrepreneurs, especially in the field of technology.
Interviews reveal five common themes contributing to the fewer number of women starting up. By Beverly Tam (Student, University of California San Diego)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/women2/2012/04/09/why-women-continue-to-lag-behind-men-in-the-startup-community-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/
Interviews reveal five common themes contributing to the fewer number of women starting up. By Beverly Tam (Student, University of California San Diego)
A good quick read on contributing factors to the small percentage of female entrepreneurs, especially in the field of technology.
http://www.businessinsider.com/women-worldwide-still-struggle-to-break-into-leadership-roles-2012-3?goback=%2Egde_838607_member_104608560
Even as European Union considers implementing quotas to increase the number of women in senior management roles, Grant Thornton has released a report showing that the number of women in senior positions has not changed much since 2004; it still hovers around 20 percent.
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Why Aren’t There More Female Entrepreneurs? | Both Sides of the Table
Thoughtful article by Mark Suster. Perhaps even more interesting are the comments from both men and women as well as Mark's responses to those.
I'm often asked the question about why there aren't more women who are entrepreneurs. On my blog I've been hesitant to take the topic head on.
http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2011/10/03/why-arent-there-more-women-entrepreneurs/
I'm often asked the question about why there aren't more women who are entrepreneurs. On my blog I've been hesitant to take the topic head on.
Thoughtful article by Mark Suster. Perhaps even more interesting are the comments from both men and women as well as Mark's responses to those.
Oh Hai Sexism: Why Aren't There More Women In Technology? | Storify
This Storify article from Charles Author is a must read. He tracked the tweets of a young woman and the guys who run Geeklist, Geeklist should be ashamed of themselves. The men played to every bad, sexist stereotype possible. They shared in a public forum what many women know goes on privately.
So Shanley Kane, self-described "very nice girl, DPS princess, Warcraft junkie, Ruby/ROR weekend warrior, semiotician and beauty queen" (that's her Twitter bio) is out on the internet at about 10pm San Francisco time.
http://storify.com/charlesarthur/oh-hai-sexism
So Shanley Kane, self-described "very nice girl, DPS princess, Warcraft junkie, Ruby/ROR weekend warrior, semiotician and beauty queen" (that's her Twitter bio) is out on the internet at about 10pm San Francisco time.
This Storify article from Charles Author is a must read. He tracked the tweets of a young woman and the guys who run Geeklist, Geeklist should be ashamed of themselves. The men played to every bad, sexist stereotype possible. They shared in a public forum what many women know goes on privately.
6 Lessons the Girl Scouts Can Teach Entrepreneurs | The Next Women
I was a Brownie (Canadian equivalent of younger Girl Scouts) for a few years. Back in those days I would load up my wagon with cookies and go door-to-door selling them.
When you sign up for a box of Thin Mints or Samoas, do you realize that you just helped an entrepreneur-in-training?
http://www.thenextwomen.com/2012/03/26/6-lessons-girl-scouts-can-teach-entrepreneurs
When you sign up for a box of Thin Mints or Samoas, do you realize that you just helped an entrepreneur-in-training?
I was a Brownie (Canadian equivalent of younger Girl Scouts) for a few years. Back in those days I would load up my wagon with cookies and go door-to-door selling them.
