Until we topple obstacles, “we will never achieve true gender equality,” the philanthropist said while announcing funds to make women’s work lives easier, especially women in AI and tech.
Women in Technology
How AI is Talked About on College Campuses
New advancements in AI have spurred polarized responses from universities. While some are raising questions of ethics, others are embracing the change.
This Aussie Entrepreneur Promises Human-Like Tech to Better Run Your Home
Move over, Alexa. Liesl Yearsley wants Akin to be an empathetic, more female-focused version of big tech’s home devices.
As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech
Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.
Women in AI, Part 2: The Women in AI Are Talking
…and it’s up to us to listen. We talk with innovative women leading AI startups about the obstacles they’re facing. (Part 2)
Women in AI, Part 1: Ugly Sexist AI
Yes, artificial intelligence has incredible potential. But it’s also reproducing all the gender bias and inequality that currently exists in the world. (Part 1)
What 2020 Looks Like for Women in Technology
While women in tech still bring in a lower percentage of investment dollars, there is hope on the horizon.
3 Ways Women in Tech Can Find Success
More women are starting tech companies, but barriers remain. At a recent Ellevate Network event, panelists shared candid stories about how to overcome challenges in the workplace.
Two Women Tech Investors to Raise $30 Million Robotics Fund
Jennifer Gill Roberts and Kelly Coyne, who are combining forces as Grit Labs, want to invest in promising robotics and artificial intelligence startups — and to save us from a future of sexist robots.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
Ep. 04: Succeeding as a Woman in Tech – Shaan Kandawalla, Melody McCloskey, Amy Sheng
These three women are thriving in the technology industry by offering innovations that serve other women.
Serving Up Information Security
Sarah Isaacs has built Conventus Corp., a $5 million business in male-dominated field, by finding gaps and filling them.
Why We Care About Women in Tech
We’ll see more innovation when the female perspective is present. That’s good for society and the economy.
Fairness for Female Tech Employees and Entrepreneurs
Jessica Lawrence of the NY Tech Meetup is passionate about equality for all – particularly women in STEM.
When It Takes a Woman to Design Products for Women
Scientist Amy Sheng of CellScope is designing a device to help moms diagnose kids’ ear infections.
Discouraged in School But Thriving as Tech Entrepreneur
AP Computer Science nearly derailed Melody McCloskey’s career in tech. Today she’s running StyleSeat in San Francisco.
Inspiring Girls to Be Tech Entrepreneurs
A new program aims to catch young women before they’re dissuaded from STEM fields.
The Upside of Twitter’s Boy Club: More Focus on Women
If there’s a bright spot in the recent kerfuffle, it’s that the list of qualified women is longer than ever.
The Rise of Women in Tech
While there’s finally demand for women in the technological field, too few of them have computer science or engineering backgrounds to take on tech jobs.