[DoreenMichele]

I didn't know they had an event. That makes your comment one of the more substantive comments here.

But what is your explanation for them having an event specifically for female founders if not the logic I outlined above that some groups need to be clearly signaled that they are equally welcome too?

[lucozade]

I can’t say for sure but it’s possibly related to [0] and [1]. It appears that Aylin has a passion for fostering leadership in women. Can’t think of any reason not to take this at face value.

[0] https://stripe.com/blog/international-womens-day [1] https://www.missceo.org/aylin/

[DoreenMichele]

Thank you.

From your links:

[1] she saw firsthand the importance of fostering leadership skills and self-confidence for young women at an early age.

[0] We built Stripe Atlas to help entrepreneurs from all over the globe start and run an internet business, no matter which industry they're in, where they're based, or their gender or ethnicity. However, women are still not starting companies or raising money at nearly the same rate as men—women made up only 7% of founders whose companies received more than $20M in VC funding between 2009 and 2015.

Which fits with my description of recognizing a need to actively reach out to women because (reasons).

That in no way questions her genuine passion, etc.