The 10-strong panel she faced were all men, bar a few women responsible for administration and taking minutes. There is much less disparity in the number of women studying physical sciences and more women than men studying biological sciences, yet female spinout representation here is still low. The researchers are also investigating why female-led spinouts tend to receive less money. If Champion could go back in time, she says she would tell herself to be more confident – and ask for more money. “The guys all ask for loads of money and get it,” she says.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2020 06:56 UTC