The numbers tell a clear story: men outnumber women in Web3 leadership roles by nearly 9:1. But beyond this stark statistic lies untapped potential. For Women's History Month, we're sharing stories of women bringing unique approaches to Web3.
Gender division in Web3 startup founders. Source: Hacken
One advantage of Web3 is that it's still early — we can build differently from the start. Unlike previous tech waves that struggled with diversity later, we can prioritize inclusion from the ground up.
We spoke with founders, marketers, community builders, and technical leaders across the ecosystem. Their paths were diverse: seeking financial alternatives, switching from traditional tech, discovering crypto through academics, or being drawn in by creative possibilities. Despite challenges, they've stayed because they see something worth building. These women aren't just participating in Web3 — they're leading it, shaping its culture, and creating paths for others.
