Yes, the profitability of companies that have women founders is 63% more profitable, from a 10-year study, so we know it can be done. It really can.
One thing I would like to say is that the engagement of men is so extraordinarily important in this discussion. You have no idea. Women talk to women too much about this. One of the things that Elyse and I did was start a hashtag, #WeNeedBoth. We have asked women to say, “Look, I'm not going to sit on a panel and just talk to women without a man with me.” We're asking men to say they will participate in this. The discussion needs to go beyond women. This discussion needs to be much more honest, direct, and frank with men. This is something we really feel strongly about.
I see that we have many men in this group. I really want to say to you all that we need to talk about this, because this is an economic opportunity to bring more leadership in our community, bring more participation of women. There is a direct economic impact that will help our productivity in our country and help our economy. The participation of men is one thing that Elyse and I really want to deliver home to you.