Case : Where are the Women?
After the release of its IPO filing, a firm has come under heavy scrutiny for the lack of women amongst its board, investors, and executive. High tech has long been criticized for having a gender imbalance, with only 5.7% of employed women in the United States working in the computer industry. Critics claim that the lack of gender diversity is among the many symptoms of Silicon Valley's chauvinistic and male-dominated culture. Those close with the firm's CEO report that finding a woman board member has been a priority, but has been a difficult process.
1. Is the firm in the wrong for going to IPO without a diverse leadership team?
2. If so, should the public hold them accountable?