This post has nothing to do with bashing women in startups or tech. I AM one! Tara and I represented our views and desire to see more of a collective voice of women in startups especially in Boulder while we also said, we are a powerful and amazing group.
Whenever I spend time with other women in tech the level of support and comradery feels good--so why don't we have a medium or forum to continue this support?
Whenever I attend a tech event (which I'm sure to make time for out of my busy schedule) I notice I'm part of the small percentage of women that show up. This says something about the community and I'm glad Jo was able to highlight that and begin an interesting dialogue.
The startup lifestyle can be challenging for everyone. While Boulder has up to five events every week, they're full of men. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but there are women-focused conversations that need to be had in a non-male environment. There are women in startups in Boulder. But where are they?!
Do you mean as founders or employees? True, most founders are men, but I know plenty of women in the tech startup scene. In fact, I've been going out of my way to meet women not in the scene because they have a different perspective.
In Boulder less than 10% of startups are by women - and Boulder has the highest number of startups per capita in the US and one of the most supportive startup communities. Why aren't there more high profile entrepreneurs?
Whenever I spend time with other women in tech the level of support and comradery feels good--so why don't we have a medium or forum to continue this support?
Whenever I attend a tech event (which I'm sure to make time for out of my busy schedule) I notice I'm part of the small percentage of women that show up. This says something about the community and I'm glad Jo was able to highlight that and begin an interesting dialogue.