Danielle is well-known in the startup realm as an inclusive leader and champion, so we get into what she’s seeing in the landscape of underrepresented founders and funders: the importance of on-the-ground work to attract more diverse founders, how to choose the right accelerator, and some of the subtle differences she notices between men and women when it comes to pitching. In the end, we all agree that while funding, mentorship, and allies are necessary to bridge this gap, it goes deeper: how can we get women to believe in their own ideas faster?

Danielle’s favorite ‘Glass Jar’ gratitude meditation