At the current rate, it will take 120+ years to close the gender pay gap. New technologies are fueling business and accelerating economic empowerment. As we enter this new age of digital commerce, Zipline, as well as many other companies and technologies, has the potential to do what has never been done before: close the gender pay gap in our lifetime. After the launch of the film “Barbie” I interviewed Margot Robbie and asked what she thought it would take to finally close the gender pay gap. She replied, “It can’t just be a lady’s problem. It’s something we need to solve together. The more men that work on this, the sooner it will not be a problem.” Jay Rosenzweig knows this and has made supporting female founders in tech a top priority as an advisor, investor, mentor and advocate. It’s exactly why Jay was one of the first advisors I brought into Zipline, for his progressive stance on diversity, female leadership, and innovation. His actions not only speak louder than words, he champions ideas into movements that create change for women.

–	Michelle Reeves, Founder & CEO Zipline AI