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In a recent study conducted by Hacken analyzing 80 crypto and tech startups, a noticeable gender imbalance has been identified, particularly visible in the number of female founders and C-level executives. The findings reveal that out of the entire list, only 10 startups have at least one female founder.
According to Hacken, there is a clear gender imbalance in the startup data, with male founders and C-level executives outnumbering their female counterparts nearly 9:1 in most startups. Additionally, among the top 100 Twitter crypto influencers, only five are women. Among 1,000 op-eds, interviews, and articles across top media resources, there were 867 mentions of male experts compared to 127 mentions of female experts.
Despite the low number of women in these startups at both the founding and C-level positions, the existence of some presents an opportunity for greater inclusivity in the future, Hacken notes. Multi-founder startups are currently dominating the industry, indicating that entrepreneurs often team up with others to bring their ideas to life.
In a related study conducted by crypto.news, it was revealed that while men account for approximately 70% of crypto ownership, the level of female engagement in the crypto space varies globally. Countries such as Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and the U.S. have seen significant increases in female involvement. However, despite this positive trend in ownership, gender disparities persist in the industry’s leadership positions.
Encouragingly, the presence of female founders in some startups signals a potential shift towards greater inclusivity in the future. For more news and updates on the cryptocurrency industry, explore Global Crypto News.
