Recent studies have shown that having more women in c-level or board positions makes for more profitable companies. And since profitability is good for everyone, I’m currently involved in the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT); they have a mission to increase gender diversity in the workplace. They have some amazing tools to help your company attract and retain more females.
On Dec 5th from 12-1, NCWIT is hosting a lunch entitled Startups, Culture, and Why Diversity Matters. If you’re interested in learning more about how to make your startup more amazing, please join us.
You can RSVP here.
Nearly Nicole 
I haven't read the studies, but my experience confirm your data. Before somebody accuse me of being a feminist … I am a man. I have evaluated many pitches in the last year, and the most successful teams have (usually) women on board, in same cases are lead by a woman.
So guys, if you want to launch a start-up, don't be conservative and involve the ladies. They will help you to find the money.
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I wouldn't actually classify myself as a feminist either. In fact, I struggle with ladies-only groups because it feels too much like an echo chamber to me. I don't think you get respect by jumping up and down in a group of women going "RESPECT ME RESPECT ME!" I think you get it by earning it, and having some help from others along the way.
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