Women in Crypto: Career Advice on Credibility and Belonging

Women entering or struggling in crypto face questions about credibility, belonging, and how to handle male-dominated rooms. Three crypto lawyers—Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, Vy Le, and Jessi Brooks—offer career advice. Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos is General Counsel of Chainlink. Jessi Brooks is General Counsel of Ribbit Capital. Vy Le is General Counsel of Veda. Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos argues that women in male-dominated rooms have to be "the adult in the room." She also says women in those rooms have to be "better" and need to get comfortable feeling "other." Vy Le says learning how the technology works is what earns credibility. Jessi Brooks warns newcomers not to lose themselves to fit in and to keep contrarian views. Vy Le adds that the loudest voices are not always the prevailing view. Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos closes on why a tough skin matters and why many comments are not about you. The advice addresses how women can navigate male-dominated rooms, build credibility, and handle criticism.