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
Performance Gender Gap Study
I never believed I could or couldn’t do something because I was a woman. I remember something my mom always told me: ‘You are the best at whatever you do.’-Privahini Bradoo, Founder and CEO of Blue Oak Sahil Raina, a researcher, provides evidence on the performance gender gap. Raina found that VC-financed startups led by … Continue reading Performance Gender Gap Study
Plan to Lead
Leadership belongs to those who take it.-Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook There are low rates of women as chief executives, directors, founders, and leaders in political parties. Women who plan to become future leaders or desire to be employed in the technology field need to think about HOW they will get there. It takes a … Continue reading Plan to Lead
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
Introducing Myself
My name is Chantal Sarji, the project manager of this blog. That's a better title than "MBA Student", right? ...I thought so. I am from North Carolina, but originally from Lebanon. I am a college graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Computer Science. ( I was the only girl in … Continue reading Introducing Myself
Women in Technology and Leadership 