Her advice acknowledged that women have a hard time reconciling all the various challenges in their lives. Nevertheless, if they persist and capitalize on their strengths, high technology represents tremendous opportunity in an environment that rewards hard work.

Ms. Winblad has helped place total capital investment of $350 million in over 70 start-ups. She is a frequent speaker and on the boards of seven different companies.

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