Bio from the Bayou

The Equalize Program is a groundbreaking virtual mentor program and pitch competition dedicated to addressing the gender disparities in the founders of academic startups. Co-founder Kirsten Leute discusses the program’s history and goals, key building blocks that make it a transformative experience for founders, why Equalize is so essential, and how listeners can get involved. She also shares some of the findings from her research on the barriers women experience in academia. Episode hosted by Sharon Courtney.