Clearing the hurdles women building high-growth businesses /

Synopsis

Clearing the HurdlesWOMEN BUILDING HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESSES Even in the 21st century, much of the world still systematically excludes 50 percent of the smartest people from full responsibility. Entrepreneurship rewards excellence and results, not gender, and this book is a wonderful gift to women who would like to respond to corporate America by saying, ?Thanks, I'll do it myself'.--Jim Collins, Author, Good to Great, and Co-author, Built to Last Savvy and inspirational, Clearing the Hurdles is an important book for women intent on growing new businesses. The team of talented authors provides information, insights, and advice that will educate, motivate, and challenge women aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs.--Laura Tyson, Dean, London Business SchoolWith women creating new businesses at a faster rate than males, it is imperative that today's venture capitalists take an active role in mentoring and recruiting women to become venture capitalists, business owners, technologists, entrepreneurs, and government leaders. Clearing the Hurdles is not only a wake up call; it is a roadmap to start this long overdue project.--Mark Heesen, President, National Venture Capital Assoc