Devon Fleming's Blog
Atlantic Magazine's The End of Men?
Earlier this year, women became the majority of the workforce for the first time in U.S. history. Most managers are now women too. And for every two men who get a college degree this year, three women will do the same. For years, women’s progress has been cast as a struggle for equality. But what if equality isn’t the end point? What if modern, postindustrial society is simply better suited to women? A report on the unprecedented role reversal now under way— and its vast cultural consequences
Girl Power= Women Entrepreneurs Mean Business!
I attended an event at NYU on Saturday supporting the data and research that women are poised to be the power of our new economy. Cindy Padnos, the founder of Illuminate Ventures spoke about this:
- Women-led tech companies have grown dramatically over the last number of years..
- They have done so with less capital than their male counterparts and the results show greater performance..
- Women are now equally or better educated- in all degrees including graduate levels that historically were male dominated- Math and Engineering...
- Gender diversity at Officer levels improves financial results and leads to more creative problem solving..
- There is a large and growing gap-one that I hope to help shrink- between the large pool of experienced and venture-ready women entrepreneurs and the funding to these women led tech companies...
This terrific and exciting talk proves that the growth of our new economy will be fueled by women entrepreneurs- assuming that the media and financing idustry supports this trend. The trend is analogous to what has happened with Indian led tech companies. They are now (30 years later) recognized by their success.
I intend to be a part of this large and swelling wave!
Go to: www.Illuminate.com to get more information on this fascinating subject and GO GIRLS GO!!
NY Times Article Today: More Gender Gap Data in Tech Firms-Supports my new non profit and Need for Education, Awareness and Solutions!
Terrific Article in NY Times today: Why So Few Women in Silicon Valley?
Confirms a gender gap and the need for more access to resources that effectively support the advancement of professional women. This is MY INTENTION..
My new non profit, the Academy of Women of Excellence (AWE) soon to reside at www.AcademyofWomen.org will act as a Fund of Funds supporting the best and most effective resources for women.
Read Full Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/technology/18women.html?pagewanted=all#
Academy of Women of Excellence
Devon Fleming announces the formation of a new non profit- the Academy of Women of Excellence (AWE),to be launched at an event in November.
The mission of AWE is to facilitate the advancement, promote and recognize the achievements of professional women. The organization is planning an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day later this year.
"Women are like phenoms- we are typically persons of excellence or promise and my passion is to support the advancement of women in all areas including Household CEO's. I am so excited to found this non profit and give recognition to the women who are making remarkable progress in this arena, as well as rising stars." stated Devon Fleming at a recent conference.
Stay tuned for more information.
What Happens When Women are Over Half of the Workforce?
The Economist January 5th Cover Story FEMALE POWER click below:
http://pursepundit.blogspot.com/ this is Jacki Zehner's Blog- she is BRILLIANT and writes abut Women and Power
Sunday, January 3, 2010
"We Did It" - What Happens When Women Are Over Half the Workforce
This is another sign! The cover article for the first issue of 2010 of the Economist, my favorite magazine, is on "Female Power." I have felt for a while now that 2010 will be a year that is a game changer as far as women and power, and the facts presented in this article are the main reasons why. ( from facebook click here for full entry)
