Steve Case visits e51

Steve Case, co-founder and former CEO of American Online, went on a cross-country road trip, highlighting entrepreneurship for #RiseofRest.

He stopped at HQ Raleigh, home-base of the e51 community, and took note of how many female entrepreneurs are in the Triangle area.

Heather McDougall, co-founder of e51, takes the opportunity to meet with Case to discuss the power of women in entrepreneurship. 

Heather McDougall, co-founder of e51, takes the opportunity to meet with Case to discuss the power of women in entrepreneurship. 

Someone asked what action steps should be taken to increase diversity in the startup world. Case responded that groups like ours, that focus on female entrepreneurs, are making great strides.