We have a universal policy at Trucks Venture Capital — ‘No Manels.’ Our male team members do not participate in group speaking opportunities without a woman also on stage. You could call this the inverse to the Mike Pence / Billy Graham rule. We’re happy to participate in a panel if organizers can make a diverse group; if not we are happy to give up our panel spot to a suitable woman replacement (there are many).
But the obvious followup question comes up: which women leaders in transportation would you recommend?
I’m glad you asked!
There are many great women founders and startup leaders in transportation. About 1/3 of our portfolio has a woman founder, but our list below goes well beyond the Trucks roster.
Please send us your recommendations for more great women leaders in emerging transportation companies and forward this list to an event organizer the next time you see a Manel happening. Add names to our list to make it even better: https://airtable.com/shr3IAkfd2spt0wA0
Thanks,
Kate (kate@trucks.vc) and the Trucks team
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