Comments on: Things Women Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Indian Entrepreneurs

By: Wayne Tarken

Wayne Tarken — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:55:00 +0000

It’s really more of a labyrinth then a glass ceiling as more women get through especially in the technical areas. More just need to learn http://www.ceowomensclub.com how to navigate their own way through. organizations need to do a better job of paving the way but women alone must make it on their own. Plus we need to get more young girls interested in technology in middle school so they may choose careers in this space latter on

By: Deena Varshavskaya

Deena Varshavskaya — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:47:00 +0000

I don’t understand why any of this is a problem. Any entrepreneur will deal with obstacles, some of which will be really difficult to overcome. Things are not equal for male entrepreneurs. There’s probably some gender bias (perhaps I’m not aware of its magnitude), but if you can’t just deal with that as yet another obstacle to overcome, can you really be a successful entrepreneur? You can also argue the opposite. For example, as a woman, you’re likely to stand out in a crowd of men and it’s easier for you to connect to and network with other women.

On a personal level, I am yet to experience a gender bias as an entrepreneur.

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Jordan 3 All Black — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:59 +0000

Take all of the VC funds you have been involved with. Of the companies you funded, what percentage of them had a women CEO?

By: On diversity « Startup Musings

On diversity « Startup Musings — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:02:56 +0000

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By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:49:00 +0000

Hmm this posting is consistent with data I saw in a recent whitepaper written by Cindy Padnos at Illuminate Ventures. (Download at http://www.illuminate.com/whietepaper)

By: Francine

Francine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:14:54 +0000

Hi Brad- Some odd assorted thoughts on your blog and reactions to it. 1) Providing encouragement to girls and women is critical. Interestingly, based on a research project I'm currently doing on women innovators (not the same as entrepreneurs but related)- support by fathers at an early age appears to be a particularly powerful influence. Francine http://twitter.com/womennovation 2) For readers who are interested in a well-researched paper on the untapped potential of women entrepreneurs in the US- and the analogy of women in India- they can download Cindy Padnos' white paper at http://www.illuminate.com/whitepaper 3) In support of @entrep_thinking's comment that you don't need to be a technogeek to be a tech entrepreneur-: I recently met with with several women who founded high tech firms, 3 of whom had non-technical backgrounds: Gina Bianchini of Ning, Anu Shukla of Offerpal (& formerly MyBuys and Rubric) and Karen Watts of Corefino. In each case they partnered with or hired the technical expertise they needed. Thanks for stimulating some good discussion on the issue.

By: bfeld

bfeld — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:52:07 +0000

I’m not sure what you mean by “capacity building program.” We are doing a ton about this via the National Center for Women & Information Technology (http://www.ncwit.org) – take a look.

By: Kathy Dragon

Kathy Dragon — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:38:48 +0000

Excellent post and most relevant as a woman entrepreneur only recently stepping into the technology field. We are fortunate in Boulder to have so much support, however, as I am neither male or in my 20's it can still be intimating. The ATLAS and Silicon Flatirons presentations are incredibly helpful. I'll be there tonight to hear Krista and was specifically interested based on her background. Thanks Brad.

By: bfeld

bfeld — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:38:04 +0000

I’m not sure there’s a material difference between the CEOs vs. member of the founding team. I’ve had a few women CEOs, a few VP Engineering, and a few VP Marketing as founders.I also don’t think there is a material difference between fund investments and my personal investments. And most of my personal investments have been tech – only a few random ones.