Women represent a small number of technology founders and investors but that is about to change. Using the Star Wars Theme I provide some statistics on women investors and programs that support women entrepreneurship, along with examples of women who making a difference. TEDxBayArea Global Women Entrepreneurs was held at LinkedIn headquarters to celebrate women leaders around the world on December 1, 2012

1. Women Can Be
Jedi Masters Too
@WayneSutton
Founder, PitchTo

2. You Can’t Be A Jedi Master

3. 11%
of Women work
at VC Firms
15%of Women are
Angel Investors
3-5%Women-Owned
Business Receive VC
I Know More Than You Think

4. “would be wise to support
strategies that enable
high-tech start-ups that are
inclusive of women
entrepreneurs”
Cindy Padnos
Skilled Jedi Master

5. There will be more

6. Renee DiResta Kesha Cash Gwen Edwards
Associate, Director of Investments Principal at GCE
O'Reilly AlphaTech Jalia Ventures
Ventures
Disturbance In The Force

7. Women and minorities have
a different perspective on
solving problems & creating solutions.
The New Republic

8. The Future Of Our Tech
Galaxy Depends On You
Getting Involved.
May The Force Be With You