Lessons - Why Women Get 2% of VC Funding | Julia Boorstin - CNBC Senior Correspondent
Lessons - Why Women Get 2% of VC Funding | Julia Boorstin - CNBC Senior Correspondent
Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, discusses her book 'WHEN WOMEN LEAD' and the critical issue of women receiving only 2% of venture capital funding. The episode delves into strategies for women to secure capital, the role of female-founded VC funds, and broader leadership lessons for achieving success and equity in the business world.
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Julia Boorstin - CNBC’s Senior Media & Technology Reporter | When Women Lead
Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Julia Boorstin, CNBC Senior Correspondent and author, examines why women receive only a small share of venture capital funding despite equal or higher educational attainment. She breaks down how the “broken rung” slows early career advancement, how pattern matching and unconscious bias influence investment decisions, and why female founders often receive smaller checks even when they secure funding. Julia also highlights how diversifying leadership and restructuring investment processes can reduce bias and lead to stronger, more profitable outcomes.