I'm raising venture capital, and I'm a woman: This makes me an anomaly. According to a recent study by research firm CB Insights,
8% of venture capital-backed firms were led by women in the first half
of 2010. This is an improvement--it was just 4% in 2000.
I worked as a Web programmer during the go-go days of venture capital (1999) and saw how many unstable startups were raising millions. If so many people were successfully raising money for mediocre ideas, I figured I stood a good chance with a great idea. I at least had to try.
To read the full, original article click on this link: The VC Word: Women And Venture Capital - Forbes.com
Author: Amanda Steinberg
