Upward Aims to Create Old-girls Network in Silicon Valley

Thanks to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and her mega-bestselling book, Lean In, the gender-disparity debate has been front and center for years now in Silicon Valley. But another executive believes she is taking that concept one step further with her own organization, Upward. Her take: focus a little less on working harder, and a little more on old-fashioned meeting and greeting. “Work your relationships,” says Lisa Lambert, a VP with Intel Corp.'s venture-capital unit. “Build your...

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