ELON MUSK VS. Mary BARRA Based on the Big 5 Personality Traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism), the two automotive CEOs are compared. Openness: Both are in the 95% percentile, however, Barra has higher scores in the subcategories under openness such as emotional awareness, adventurousness, and artistic interest. Conscientiousness: Barra scores in the 80th … Continue reading Automotive Industry CEOs
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Female Founders
“I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to do what she wanted to do, and as someone who took risks along the way in order to achieve her goals.” -Sally Ride, Physicist, NASA Communicator and Astronaut WOMEN ARE WINNING Investments in companies with at least one female founder were OUTPERFORM our … Continue reading Female Founders
The Ascent to Tech
Starting at VC's Be patient, gain experience, and move into the tech industry! Women can use their position in venture capital to their advantage by showing a great understanding of the market like new technologies and consumer products. GROWTH IN THE VC INDUSTRY The continuous increase in female-founded VC startups is promising of the female … Continue reading The Ascent to Tech
California Women Business Leaders
There has been significant discussion recently about women “leaning in” and an outpouring of executive leadership support for greater gender equality. A new women’s movement is emerging in which women advocate for one another and have the ability to influence at the highest levels. Marilyn Nagel, CEO of Watermark A study published by the University … Continue reading California Women Business Leaders
Gender Inequality
Women shouldn't be afraid to put themselves forward.— Sarah Wood, Co-Founder of Unruly Media The tech industry is known to be male-dominated. In general, gender inequality in the workplace has lead to discouragement of females to pursue technical experience and earn leadership positions. However, there is a growth spurt currently of female-founded, female-funded companies, and … Continue reading Gender Inequality
Women in Technology and Leadership 