The 'normal conference' (aka Startup School) does admit women. I was admitted last year but couldn't attend. This event supports and encourages a community.

The 'normal conference' (aka Startup School) does admit women. I was admitted last year but couldn't attend. This event supports and encourages a community. This will be my second and there isn't an event I went to last year (when I was starting my first company) that was more productive or helpful, including several I paid a lot of $$ for (this is also a free conference). more here if you like: http://www.fastcompany.com/3042308/the-y-combinator-chronicles/how-and-why-y-combinator-got-serious-about-diversity http://www.fastcompany.com/3042308/the-y-combinator-chronicl...