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I have read those reports, but you don't necessarily need investors to start a company.
by tabeth 9y ago
I have read those reports, but you don't necessarily need investors to start a company.
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- lukeschlather 9y agoThe article is about VC-backed companies. The "bro culture" is an outgrowth of Silicon Valley VC culture.
- Powerofmene 9y agoBut that is not the context of the article. Sure a man or a woman can start a company without investors but the companies that have been associated with having a "bro culture" were not bootstrapped. The number of women led startups is markedly lower than male led startups; same with those obtaining funding. Add age to the equation and the chances of having a shot at developing an idea/product and raising funding for a startup appears daunting. Older men appear to suffer almost the same fate. YC applications now ask for age. Is this in an effort to promote diversity or do you think there are other reasons? If it is to make sure that someone is able to legally enter into contracts they could simply ask if the founders are 18 years of age or over? Bottom line, testosterone may play a role in the bro culture but age plays a substantial role. It seems contrary to logic to assume that we expect people to behave as seasoned professionals when they are typically just out of college. Risk takers have a tendency to be driven by adrenaline and startups are definitely risky. I personally don't think you can put the bro culture (or boys/men behaving badly) only on testosterone and age without factoring in the personality traits associate with those who are drawn to huge risk. What about the behavior and culture of Wall Street?