Voices of Leadership: Keynote Discussion with Pioneering Women in Web3 // Futurist Conference 2024

Women are significantly underrepresented in Web3/crypto leadership, with only 3 women CEOs among the top 50 crypto companies

A recent study showed women in crypto earning 15% more than men on a median salary basis, possibly due to longer tenure and loyalty during market cycles

Focus should shift from technical complexity to user-friendly interfaces and practical applications - people don’t need to understand blockchain technology to use crypto products

Essential skills for Web3 leadership include:

• Fundamental blockchain/Web3 knowledge
• Problem-solving abilities
• Knowing how to find and utilize information
• Understanding business needs beyond just technology

Real-world asset tokenization represents a major growth opportunity, with trillions in assets expected to be tokenized in the coming decade

Innovation requires creating an inclusive environment where:

• Diverse perspectives are valued
• People feel safe taking risks
• Failure is accepted as part of the process

Successful Web3 adoption requires:

• Leading with people’s needs rather than technology
• Creating simple, familiar user interfaces
• Focusing on practical utility and convenience
• Making products accessible to non-technical users

Building revenue models should be prioritized from the start - ship products quickly and iterate based on user feedback

Representation and mentorship are crucial for advancing women in the space, including support from male allies

The Web3 space can act as an equalizer, providing opportunities to break traditional barriers and corporate hierarchies