A male venture capitalist recently said that men come to him with ideas for companies, while women come ready with fully formed businesses. As an entrepreneur and an investor, what are your thoughts about this observation?

I think this is a confidence thing. And it bothers me all the time. Because I do come with fully formed companies that are already making revenue in multiple streams when I pitch. The fact that guys can get funded based on ideas and decks– it kills me. I have to do about 40 meetings to every white guy’s 10. It’s just so much harder.