At CYBR, we do not just talk about change, we drive it. Our CEO, Jasmin Ilic, recently penned a bold and necessary call to action on confronting the systemic barriers that continue to exclude women from the start-up ecosystem.

In her piece, We Don’t Need Patronising Platitudes: The Overhaul Needed for Women-Led Startups, Jasmin shares a raw and relatable moment that reveals a larger, persistent issue about how female founders are too often left out of rooms, conversations and capital flows.

With only 4% of Australian start-up funding going to all-women teams in 2024, Jasmin argues that it is time for more than surface-level solutions. Her message is clear. We do not need token gestures, we need structural change. That includes equitable funding, accessible leadership, and systems that recognise the full scope of what female founders bring. 

Jasmin’s reflections speak to more than her own experience. They mirror the values we champion at CYBR. We are proud to see our leadership challenging the status quo and advocating for real progress.

Because for us, true security means shared opportunity, structural inclusion, and systems designed to work for everyone.

Read Jasmin’s full article on Women’s Agenda