Become Quote by Michael Arrington
“The problem isn't that Silicon Valley is keeping women down or not doing enough to encourage female entrepreneurs. The opposite is true. No, the problem is that not enough women want to become entrepreneurs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch, 2015
The issue is not systemic barriers but a lack of interest among women in entrepreneurship.
In simple terms: Women aren’t choosing entrepreneurship enough.
Key Takeaway
Encourage women to pursue entrepreneurship.
Themes
gender
entrepreneurship
motivation
culture
bias
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- women’s networking events
- education programs
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
social norms
self‑efficacy
role models
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors discourage women from entrepreneurship?
- How can we spark interest in entrepreneurship among women?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all women have equal opportunity to start businesses.
