Tim DraperFounder and Managing Partne, Draper Associate · I back the ideas that look crazy first

We’re giving YOU the chance to step into the spotlight! 🚀

6 Mar 2025 · 1 min

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In this promotional video, multiple speakers discuss the stark gender imbalance in the biotech and entrepreneurship sectors, noting that the industry is about 95% male-dominated and only 2% of female founders receive funding. They emphasize the sizable $400 billion market represented by women and stress the importance of visible role models to inspire future female founders. The segment concludes with a direct call‑to‑action: Meet the Drapers is seeking a dynamic woman to host its season‑finale event in San Francisco this April, inviting experienced MCs to apply.

So the industry, especially in biotech, is primarily, I would say, 95% male dominant. But the unfortunate truth is that only 2% of all female founders get funded.
Everything is always about the men. Our focus audience right now is women. Women alone, it's a $400 billion market.
I really want people to see me, resonate with me, and be like, okay, I can get into entrepreneurship. You know, I can start my own company. It doesn't matter my background, where I come from. From, you know, what I look like. I just kind of want to add to the face of tech because there's not a lot of us.
Representation matters. We've seen these trailblazing women take the stage and inspire the next generation of founders. Now we're looking for the next woman to take the mic.
Meet the Drapers is searching for a dynamic woman to host our season finale in San Francisco this April. If you are an experienced host MC, then we want you. Take your shot and apply now.