I was a bit confused when I read Penelope Trunk’s blog telling me (and others) to stop telling women to do startups. If we get this kind of strong reaction when we support other women, maybe we need to keep talking about why we need female entrepreneurs and why so many women are, in fact, choosing to be entrepreneurs.
I am an expert in few things, but I do know something about sustainable futures and female entrepreneurs. But you don’t have to be an expert to notice that things are not working all that well on the planet. We need a new approach, and--in business--women are the ones most likely to bring a fresh perspective. At SmartGirls Way, we are focused on engaging women in entrepreneurship and creating solutions to the challenges they face.
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