The Future Built by Women
Creating a Brighter Tomorrow Through Tech and Innovation

Overcome the obstacles in the way of women entrepreneurs and founders

In The Future Built by Women, Startup Product Leader of Riveter and veteran keynote speaker, Brooke Markevicius, delivers a compelling guide to entrepreneurship for women. With a particular focus on the technology sector, the author shares her fascinating and relevant experiences as a company founder. She explains the four main factors that contribute to success: grit, education, mindset, and support.

In the book, you'll explore strategies for conquering the challenges you encounter in the tech industry and in entrepreneurship. You'll also find:

• Learn practical ways to take your startup from concept to reality, navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship with confidence.
• Find out how to become "dangerously skilled" in technology, even if you're not a tech expert. Master the art of leveraging technology for the forces of good as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur.
• Discover the keys to defining and refining your unique entrepreneurial equation. Unearth your passion, purpose, and the roadmap to your vision.

An inspiring and exciting vision of women at the forefront of technological, social, and business change, The Future Built by Women is the engaging resource that managers, executives, founders, entrepreneurs, directors, and other business leaders have been waiting for.

Foreword

Introduction A Vision for the Future Built by Women

PART I: The GEMS Framework

Chapter 1: Tech for Good

Chapter 2: LEGO and GEMS

Chapter 3: Grit: Debugging Adversity, Scripting Triumph

Chapter 4: Education: Compiling Knowledge, Booting Success

Chapter 5: Mindset: Reframing the Logic of Your Code

Chapter 6: Support: Strengthening the Foundation of Your Code

Part II: How to Build the Future

Chapter 7: The Entrepreneurial Equation

Chapter 8: She Innovates: Building from Idea to MVP

Chapter 9: Just Dangerous Enough: The Power of Technical Knowledge

Part III: Building Together

Chapter 10: The GAPS – Data, Care and Funding

Chapter 11: Women Building: Stories and Roadblocks

Chapter 12: Building the Future Together: The Code of Collaboration

Chapter 13: Testing the Vision: Before the Launch

The Built x Women Resource Guide

Acknowledgments

About the Author

BROOKE MARKEVICIUS, a dynamic startup leader and keynote speaker, is known for her mission-driven tech approach. Transitioning from nonprofits, she used tech to drive change through her company, Allobee, which was acquired. Featured in Forbes and Fast Company, Brooke advocates for women in tech and entrepreneurship. She lives in Durham, NC, with her husband and two kids.