"... There are two things happening here. First, the suits are taking over and, second, the pioneers are going gray. Together they make up the startup establish

"... There are two things happening here. First, the suits are taking over and, second, the pioneers are going gray. Together they make up the startup establishment. But things have changed since the early days, and this establishment hasn't kept up with the times. The current startup system essentially excludes the untapped pool of innovators who aren't developers - for example, women who want to launch Internet startups. ..." I see a lot more interest in women wanting to create startup companies but not a tech startup. I'm not entirely sure why? I have a suspicion that it has to do with being seen to be geeky, being seen to stand out. Apart from the fact there are fewer women techies, I've also read articles describing younger women being sensitive to peer signaling. [0] I suspect younger women who choose technical and founder paths have to overcome this. Older women founders have the skills, confidence to not be distracted. [0] I'll find the article. It was about young women watching for signaling for mate selection as a evolutionary shortcut. I wager this is one factor underestimated. Other females think Startup's are risky, the rest sans a few take notice.