Why Are There So Few Minority Owned Startups?

Posted by Zuly Gonzalez under Startups
From http://lightpointsecurity.com 4707 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on June 10, 2011 2:35 am

The question is why are there few minority owned tech startups? As a Hispanic female this is something I've wondered about a lot. I've thought about all the usual reasons people say there is such a lack of minority owned startups, but none of these reasons made much sense to me. Then about a month ago, it finally dawned on me. The answer is simple - it's the culture.

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Written by businessavante
4707 days ago

Hi Zuly.

I think it's risky to lump people together like this. It's a lesson from the 1960's - which I remember all too well. I try to look at everyone as an individual - then there's no room for culturally-based blame.

Duncan

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Written by Zuly Gonzalez
4707 days ago

Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read my article, and post a comment. However, your comment suggests that you didn't fully get what I was getting at. The main point of the post is that there is nothing to blame, because there is no problem. Happiness, just like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. And what some people may perceive as success or happiness is not necessarily how others view the world. We need to take a step back, and look at things from the other person's perspective.

I am in no way advocating stereotypes. And I agree 100% with you that we as individuals are all different. I am Hispanic, and I also have an entrepreneurial mindset. But the fact remains that culture plays a big role in our lives, and shapes our beliefs. I don't see that as a bad thing. Nor am I suggesting that one culture is better than another.

I truly appreciate your feedback, and I hope this clears up my thought process a bit more. Let me know what you think.

And yes, you're correct, it is a risky post, because it challenges people's way of thinking :-)

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