I'm a 29 year old start-up founder in Tokyo, I'm also carrying my first child. I don't know all of the stats regarding women and start-ups and to be honest, I

I'm a 29 year old start-up founder in Tokyo, I'm also carrying my first child. I don't know all of the stats regarding women and start-ups and to be honest, I don't care. I have learned that in order to be successful in anything-- sacrifice, hard work, knowing your stuff and the right people goes a long way and opens up a lot of opportunities, especially for Americans or start-ups in the US. The amount of support I receive being pregnant and founding a start-up is unbelievable, and I'm and American in Japan. Penelope is known for writing articles like these, which do more harm than good in my humble opinion. If you want to start a company, male or female, recognize that it won't be easy, be prepared to work harder than anyone else and dismiss the naysayers.