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We need to focus back on the inherent meritocracy that is tech and entrepreneurship. Every time I see this tired old trope trotted out again it has two distinc

We need to focus back on the inherent meritocracy that is tech and entrepreneurship. Every time I see this tired old trope trotted out again it has two distinct effects on me personally: 1.) I start worrying about my own interactions with the females in my team 2.) I stop thinking about technology and innovation ...and I'm tired of it. Take the feminist struggle such as it is in 2012 to the world of politics from whence it comes. You have something of value to contribute to the world of technology? Do it. It is not in the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship to complain about and dissect the words and actions of those who clearly know no better, it is in the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship to Do. This squabbling is for children and politicians. Leave it to them. Go and Do.

adaml_623 14y ago
Equal rights/Discrimination/Peoples biases exists in the actual world. All of it. Your 'world of politics' is not seperate from your world. I'm sorry you find this tiring. And although it's good that you think about your own interactions with the people in your team, it worries me that you use the word squabbling. That word to me implies that you don't think the subject being discussed is actually important. It is.
chrisyeh 14y ago
The startup world is all about going and doing. But it is possible to go and do without hurting others' feelings. You shouldn't devote all your energies to avoiding every possible way you could give offense. It's enough to listen when people bring up their concerns and try your best to respect them.
Tsagadai 14y ago
You want the meritocratic and entrepreneurial spin? Here it is. Unless your business is selling sex or trying to gain lots of adolescent boys you are doing your brand, your product and your career damage. There is no merit in displaying pictures that will marginalize part of your audience in a presentation unless you are aiming for a narrow market and you have no aspirations of long term growth into other markets. You have something of value to contribute to the world of technology? Do it. Yes, do it but with some maturity and professionalism. If you want to be respected start by acting respectfully towards others.

adaml_623 14y ago

Equal rights/Discrimination/Peoples biases exists in the actual world. All of it. Your 'world of politics' is not seperate from your world. I'm sorry you find this tiring. And although it's good that you think about your own interactions with the people in your team, it worries me that you use the word squabbling. That word to me implies that you don't think the subject being discussed is actually important. It is.

chrisyeh 14y ago

The startup world is all about going and doing. But it is possible to go and do without hurting others' feelings. You shouldn't devote all your energies to avoiding every possible way you could give offense. It's enough to listen when people bring up their concerns and try your best to respect them.

Tsagadai 14y ago

You want the meritocratic and entrepreneurial spin? Here it is. Unless your business is selling sex or trying to gain lots of adolescent boys you are doing your brand, your product and your career damage. There is no merit in displaying pictures that will marginalize part of your audience in a presentation unless you are aiming for a narrow market and you have no aspirations of long term growth into other markets. You have something of value to contribute to the world of technology? Do it. Yes, do it but with some maturity and professionalism. If you want to be respected start by acting respectfully towards others.