Political Pulse
"I'm ready to burn it down, if women and people of color continue to have their rights curtailed," one founder wrote.
These founders are politically energized — some are even contemplating running for office: "If women are not represented in
our government,
our needs will never be heard."
Trump was never popular in this crowd, but he's losing support even from his 2016 voters. Only 15 women founders surveyed said they would vote for Trump in 2020.
62%
Democrat
13%
Independent
12%
None/other
10%
Republican
3%
Libertarian
84%
30% said they expect the economy to be "worse" over the next 12 months.
of women founders
said they won't vote for Trump
in 2020.
They cite donations, marching in protests, and calling/communi-cating with local politicians...
...and they're ready to show up at the ballot boxes in November.
51%
said they're more
politically active since the 2016 elections.
of respondents said they have considered running for office.
22%
I am now a committee person in Philadelphia. Baby steps.
Felicite Moorman
Co-founder and CEO of software startup Stratis
I became a citizen
so I could specifically
vote as opposed to
just being on a green card.
Sarah Dusek
Native of England and co-founder and CEO of glamping-tent startup Under Canvas