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Re:Female co-founder (not CEO): can this be an obstacle for ... by leepowers on Monday February 18, 2013 @04:26PM (#5240768)
A VC who will marginalize an intelligent and productive co-founder just because that person has the wrong set of chromosomes - such a VC, I'm sorry, there's no polite way to say this - is a fucking moron. (I may be naive, but I find it hard to believe that such a VC exists). You do not want to do business with this kind of investor. You're creating a new, cutting-edge technology. A sexist, luddite dinosaur is not the type of person you want funding and influencing business decisions.

Don't hide the fact that you have a female founder. Her presence will filter out any sexist assholes and will ensure you find a true financial partner, whose interests align with your own.

Re:Female co-founder (not CEO): can this be an obstacle for ... by itsybaev on Monday February 18, 2013 @04:37PM (#5240863)
True. But not everyone has progressive view of life, especially some "old school (in a bad way) people" .
Re:Female co-founder (not CEO): can this be an obstacle for ... by leepowers on Monday February 18, 2013 @04:44PM (#5240927)
Absolutely, people like this may exist. And you don't want to jump into business with this type of person, no matter how much money they may offer.
Re:Female co-founder (not CEO): can this be an obstacle for ... by YuriNiyazov on Monday February 18, 2013 @04:43PM (#5240916)
You don't want their money.