The problem isn't that Silicon Valley is keeping women down or not doing enough to encourage female entrepreneurs. The opposite is true. No, the problem is that not enough women want to become entrepreneurs.
Michael ArringtonJust pick a political story at random and read the comments. There is no logic or reason on either side - only hypocrisy and hate.
Michael ArringtonLeaving America means renouncing your citizenship, moving out of the country and leaving family and friends behind. You can retain your citizenship if you like, but you'll still be away from loved ones and still be paying taxes. You lose all the good stuff about America and have to keep all the bad stuff.
Michael ArringtonI always try to find the truth in a situation. That unvarnished, pure nugget of truth at the core of every issue that I write about.
Michael ArringtonI dont claim to be a journalist. I hold myself to higher standards of transparency and disclosure.
Michael ArringtonGenerally speaking, experience counts for something. So you'd expect entrepreneurs who've been through the ups and downs of a tech startup to have an advantage over the newcomers. Or at least have an equal chance at success. But in fact the opposite may be true. A number of venture capitalists I've spoken with have said that too many "old guard" entrepreneurs are not being bold enough in their business decisions, and it's hurting their startups.
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