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Where are the women? |
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same as anyone else |
| Date Posted: |
10/04/2000 |
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There is a huge lack of women working in the VC realm. An article said that only 5 percent of the $50 billion made in VC last year went to women. How can women make more of a presence in this industry? Will the boys be willing to make some room? |
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How can women make headway in VC? Same as anyone else -- networking, mentoring, etc. Well-known women in VC need to promote the cause. And lesser-known women need to do what they can to help younger women starting out in the biz.
As far as the "boys" being willing to make some room: VCs are bloodsuckers. If you have an idea that makes sense (and cents) they'll pay attention. It's just a matter of getting it out there. Networking is one idea. Like other entrepreneurs, though, cold-calling and e-mailing business plans can get a good idea through the door. For an extra added bonus, you might send ideas directly to prominent women VCs.
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