The Secret Behind Women in Power? They Don't Make Excuses—They Take Chances.
When I first got involved with entrepreneurship at NC State, I quickly noticed the shortage of women. I was presenting my startup idea to boards and rooms full of men. In the campus co-working space, I felt like guys were looking at me as if I was lost. I was overwhelmed by men (and specifically male engineers), because they seemed to be everywhere. The feeling was so strong that I wondered if I could really be comfortable as I tried to find my place in the entrepreneurial world. My fears have subsided and my excitement has grown over the...
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