About This Book
Alpha Girls (2019) tells the story of four pioneering women venture capitalists – Magdalena Yesil, Mary Jane Elmore, Theresia Gouw, and Sonja Hoel Perkins – who helped build foundational Silicon Valley companies like Salesforce, Facebook, and McAfee while navigating an industry culture defined by sexism, unequal treatment, and the challenge of being the only women in rooms full of men. These “alpha girls” not only survived but ultimately rewrote the rules of venture capital, creating networks and investment models that opened doors for the next generation of women in tech.
Who Should Read This?
- Women in tech who want to see themselves reflected in success stories
- Aspiring VCs ready to glean strategic insights from top venture capitalists
- Anyone navigating workplace bias
About the Author
Julian Guthrie is an award-winning journalist and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose previous books include How to Make a Spaceship, about the race to privatize space travel. Her work combines meticulous research with compelling narrative storytelling, bringing to light overlooked figures and untold stories that have shaped technology, innovation, and modern culture.
