Female entrepreneur? Want $5k!?

[100k]

Can I identify as a female while filing the application, and then go back to identifying as a dude once I get the money?

Asking for a friend.

 

[Kung Fu Steve]

Blows my mind the first thing you guys think of is "gee that's illegal, she's favoring women"

How about instead -- YOU give $5,000 to men to make it even?

I think it's fantastic she's doing what she's doing. Helping.

I'm not just trying to be a dick but how about we change the conversation to "this is amazing, how can *I* help?"

 

[sparechange]

Helooooooo laaaaaadies!

So I just wanted to share this for all the women on the forum, Sara Blakely (founder of Spanx) has donated $5,000,000 to global giving and is distributing $5,000 to 1,000 female entrepreneurs. This is an absolute GOLDMINE!! Applications are paused atm but this definitely worth a shot! @Bekit You are the only female I could think of so far on the forum.

Sara Blakely (@sarablakely) • Instagram photos and videos Goodluck! Hopefully some women on the forum can get it!

 

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[becks22]

Applications have re-opened. It was honestly the easiest application of my life. Took me maybe 8 minutes.

 

[WillHurtDontCare]

Because the women, wombats etc., scream and cry about sexism against them when they can't get the things they want. As mentioned previously, I can bet you that if some male entrepreneur does the same thing, social media, women's rights groups would all forget Covid19 and go wild and insane over this.



No. "Girl Power". "Women can do everything men can". Crossfit is a good example of that.
"Equality" bro.

I get where your coming from, but it's a perspective worth moving past.

The most pernicious thing about the victim complex is that it's contagious. If you watch people shriek about how they're victims long enough, eventually you mimic their psyche.

You know that you aren't actually bothered by Sara Blakely and that you probably approve of what appears to be genuinely charitable behavior.

The "girl-power" and "equality" campaigns aren't done for the benefit of women, they're done for the benefit of whoever runs those campaigns. It could be to sell things or acquire political power.

"If you want to advance a private interest, turn it into a public cause." Ed Bernays

Read about the Torches of Freedom campaign. It channeled the social frustrations of women into selling them cigarettes. All corporate and political campaigns follow this logic. It's propaganda, not principle.

Women aren't the enemy here - professional victims and opportunistic politicians and business people are.

You'd be better served seeing this stuff less as moral principles and more as natural law, like gravity. Gravity doesn't anger you - it's just something that you navigate around. Spend your energy learning what it is and how to apply it practically in your own life. You might even get something out of it.

For what it's worth, the point of this post was to offer you a mindset that will leave you better off than the one that you currently have. I may have failed in that endeavor, but that would be a matter of ability, not intent. I'm not trying to mindlessly s*** talk here.

 

[sparechange]

Can I identify as a female while filing the application, and then go back to identifying as a dude once I get the money?

Asking for a friend.

LOL well in Canada this would technically be illegal, I think you may have a chance in California though as they are quite liberal, OOPS lets not talk politics.

Since June 2017, all places within Canada explicitly within Canadian Human Rights Act, equal opportunity and/or anti-discrimination legislation prohibit discrimination against gender identity or gender identity or expression.

 

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[Guest24480]

Isn't this technically credit discrimination based on gender? She could get sued for this.

Well, now that I think about it maybe not since it's not a loan..

 

[Roli]

Where I'm from, what she's doing is discrimination of gender, and she would be fined for it.

(A female lingeri shop even got fined for not hirering a guy due to discrimination)

With that said, I hope someone who truly needs the money will appreciate the gesture.

nonsense, it's her money, she can do what she wants with it. There are several funds and charities round the world that target specific groups of people.

 

[Longinus]

Anyone successfully get $5k?

Only angry males here bro.

 

[Sandholdt]

Where I'm from, what she's doing is discrimination of gender, and she would be fined for it.

(A female lingeri shop even got fined for not hirering a guy due to discrimination)

With that said, I hope someone who truly needs the money will appreciate the gesture.

 

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[The-J]

I'm not just trying to be a dick but how about we change the conversation to "this is amazing, how can *I* help?"

Seriously lol, it's like even here people just want to find any reason to be offended.

 

[Athena]

The point is, if the genders were reversed there would be a public outcry and it would likely make front page headlines.
So the reason I pointed it out was to bring light to the double standard, not because I was offended or it was the only message I gathered from the post.

I could care less what she does with her money, she has the right to do with it as she pleases.

I do think it's a good cause by the way, but the gender restriction is unnecessary in my opinion.

Wow . Please read up on inequality. You have no idea absolutely no idea what women are facing from the workplace to their homes.

Read up on priviledge.

 

[WillHurtDontCare]

Good for her. Hope that those businesses put the money to good use.

"That's the way the ruling class operates in any society. They try to divide the rest of the people. They keep the lower and the middle classes fighting with each other so that they, the rich, can run off with all the money!"

-George Carlin

When someone can make you hyper emotional on cue they can control you.



And setting aside any merit to thoughts on inequality, a life lived as a victim is a life thoroughly wasted.

 

[Xeon]

I get where your coming from, but it's a perspective worth moving past.

The most pernicious thing about the victim complex is that it's contagious. If you watch people shriek about how they're victims long enough, eventually you mimic their psyche.

You know that you aren't actually bothered by Sara Blakely and that you probably approve of what appears to be genuinely charitable behavior.

The "girl-power" and "equality" campaigns aren't done for the benefit of women, they're done for the benefit of whoever runs those campaigns. It could be to sell things or acquire political power.

"If you want to advance a private interest, turn it into a public cause." Ed Bernays

Read about the Torches of Freedom campaign. It channeled the social frustrations of women into selling them cigarettes. All corporate and political campaigns follow this logic. It's propaganda, not principle.

Women aren't the enemy here - professional victims and opportunistic politicians and business people are.

You'd be better served seeing this stuff less as moral principles and more as natural law, like gravity. Gravity doesn't anger you - it's just something that you navigate around. Spend your energy learning what it is and how to apply it practically in your own life. You might even get something out of it.

For what it's worth, the point of this post was to offer you a mindset that will leave you better off than the one that you currently have. I may have failed in that endeavor, but that would be a matter of ability, not intent. I'm not trying to mindlessly s*** talk here.

Thanks for making me see things from another point of view.

 

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[100k]

LOL well in Canada this would technically be illegal, I think you may have a chance in California though as they are quite liberal, OOPS lets not talk politics.

Since June 2017, all places within Canada explicitly within Canadian Human Rights Act, equal opportunity and/or anti-discrimination legislation prohibit discrimination against gender identity or gender identity or expression.

But how would they know that I actually didn't truly identify as a female while I was filling out the application :/ Need to take the Canadian government to court.

Alright, jokes aside, its a good opportunity, thanks for sharing it.

Good luck to the gals applying for it.

 

[Guest24480]

Blows my mind the first thing you guys think of is "gee that's illegal, she's favoring women"

How about instead -- YOU give $5,000 to men to make it even?

I think it's fantastic she's doing what she's doing. Helping.

I'm not just trying to be a dick but how about we change the conversation to "this is amazing, how can *I* help?"

The point is, if the genders were reversed there would be a public outcry and it would likely make front page headlines.
So the reason I pointed it out was to bring light to the double standard, not because I was offended or it was the only message I gathered from the post.

I could care less what she does with her money, she has the right to do with it as she pleases.

I do think it's a good cause by the way, but the gender restriction is unnecessary in my opinion.

 

[AppMan]

Isn't this technically credit discrimination based on gender? She could get sued for this.

Well, now that I think about it maybe not since it's not a loan..

It is in fact discrimination against men, imagine a male millonare give loans only for men, what kind of rage that would create in the media.

 

[Kung Fu Steve]

I call #landfill

 

[Einfamilienhaus]

I don't understand why some people are salty right now. Her company sells products for the female target group. Now she gets the attention of the female group because everybody in this target group will talk about this amazing opportunity and everybody will connect this amazing opportunity with the company name of Spanx.

After a few month most of the people will forget how Blakely looks like or even her name but they will know that Spanx has given away 5.000$

Some comments sounds like: How can I jump over a driving car safely and get money from the insurance?

If you are angry about these 5.000$ your business is maybe not running well.

 

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[Roli]

The point is, if the genders were reversed there would be a public outcry and it would likely make front page headlines.
So the reason I pointed it out was to bring light to the double standard, not because I was offended or it was the only message I gathered from the post.

I could care less what she does with her money, she has the right to do with it as she pleases.

I do think it's a good cause by the way, but the gender restriction is unnecessary in my opinion.

This is the same BS spouted by privileged white males when anyone wants to help minorities; "wah, wah, wah, no fair, why don't you spread the money equally?"

Seriously; why the hell should it bother you if she wants to give her money to women, wombats, or one legged lesbians?

Ok, just so we're clear... so discrimination's cool again?

Spoken like someone who has never experienced discrimination in their lives.

Girl hits guy in public, everyone laughs at the guy.

Guy hits girl in public, everyone within 60 miles radius all rushes up to punch and stomp guy.

"Equality" lol

So you're just going to ignore the fact that the average male is twice as strong as the average female? Whilst it would hurt if my girlfriend punched me as hard as she could, if I did the same I would hospitalise her.

The strong taking advantage of the weak is bullying, and that's why it's deemed unacceptable in society. Not because of some hidden left wing agenda.

ffs.

 

[Longinus]

a life lived as a victim is a life thoroughly wasted.

Very much this.

Nothing more beta than a dude crying about gender discrimination.

Too bad this thread went this way #landfillalready

 

[Guest24480]

It's unfortunate that you guys had to react this way. I honestly didn't mean any harm by my comments or try to cause any divide here, but now I guess it's too late. I was just pointing out something that I believed was wrong. I don't know why you feel the need to jump down someone's throat every time they post something you disagree with. Ironically, the same ones calling the posters they disagree with beta losers and sensitive white males without addressing them directly are the ones who emotionally reacted to this post the most. I still don't see any valid arguments, just ad hominem attacks. That's the last thing I have to say about this thread. Please don't see me as a women hater just because I pointed out a gender double standard, I'm far from it.

 

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[sparechange]

Applications have re-opened. It was honestly the easiest application of my life. Took me maybe 8 minutes.

Please keep us posted! I hope you get it

 

[Xeon]

Isn't this technically credit discrimination based on gender? She could get sued for this.

Well, now that I think about it maybe not since it's not a loan..

Nah, the law and judge will look the other way because she's a female.

 

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[Jack Hammer]

Seriously lol, it's like even here people just want to find any reason to be offended.

Ok, just so we're clear... so discrimination's cool again?

 

[msufan]

Applications have re-opened. It was honestly the easiest application of my life. Took me maybe 8 minutes.

Good luck!!

 

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[Jack Hammer]

When it comes to the private equity/private capital world, it's always been cool. Though historically it's been discrimination against women.

If you're really interested in fighting for equality in this area, there are lots of women who would appreciate it.

Source: Personal experience in the PE world.

They actually say they don't want to invest in a company because it's run by women? If so, sounds like this whole industry needs to grow the hell up.

Sure, I'll fight for equality in this area. So, what do I do?

 

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[sparechange]

this thread has taken an interesting turn....................

 

[sparechange]

I call #landfill

Well no, I think it's very important for the women on this forum to take advantage of the offer. $5k could really help someone out, lets just ignore the silly talk for now.

 

[Jack Hammer]

Spoken like someone who has never experienced discrimination in their lives.

Those who experience discrimination are totally cool with it because that totally makes sense.