I think if I were female, I'd be a more successful founder. As a white male, I found that no investors were even willing to talk to me in spite of being an early employee at some great startups including Airbnb. I applied (and interviewed) at YC multiple times and was rejected for mostly BS reasons, which I think were just a cover for "we don't like you". I get it, I'm not a likable person, it's something I have to live with every day and I hate it about myself (also I'm mildly autistic, which doesn't help).
I've given up on the startup thing because I lack the necessary connections to get ahead. Without funding, I can't market properly, and I can't hire sales people. It doesn't matter how great the product is, because at the end of the day it's all about sales and marketing.
There's a significant number of VCs and funds which only invest in female founders, which is a huge advantage. The bar is much lower, which is great if you're a woman. It's just like hiring programmers: 2 sets of standards, one for men and one for women. For better or worse, that's the way it is.
I've given up on the startup thing because I lack the necessary connections to get ahead. Without funding, I can't market properly, and I can't hire sales people. It doesn't matter how great the product is, because at the end of the day it's all about sales and marketing.
There's a significant number of VCs and funds which only invest in female founders, which is a huge advantage. The bar is much lower, which is great if you're a woman. It's just like hiring programmers: 2 sets of standards, one for men and one for women. For better or worse, that's the way it is.