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Unlock your true potential by embracing your uniqueness and harnessing it as a superpower in the business world. 💪🌟 Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, a creative thinker or a data-driven genius, your individuality holds the key to your success. 🚀✨ Join us in celebrating the power of diversity and share your story of triumph in the comments below. Together, let's break barriers and empower women in tech! 💻💞 #EmpoweringWomenTech #techgirl #startups #womenintech #community #austintx

If DEI were a product, it would be considered a massive failure. For the last six years our nonprofit Women Who Tech that we incubate inside of Rad Campaign has been tracking the alarming rates of harassment and discrimination women in tech and founders face. Today we released our 2023 report: State of Women in Tech and Startups. The latest data shows that 41% of women founders have been harassed. 50% of women founders who were sexually harassed were propositioned for sex in exchange for funding. Yes, you read that right. 65% of women founders were told they would raise more money if they were a man. So much for the MeToo movement and DEI worthless pledges. More data below. #womenintech #womenfounders #startups #tech #DEI #Diversity #VC #Investors #Diversity

The stats shared by Allyson Kapin below are absolutely heartbreaking. But I thank you and your team, Allyson - for doing the work, and sharing the results. Between numbers like this and the stories being shared by Grapevine, what comes to my mind is the people behind the numbers - the humans being harmed & the people doing the harming. And... the bystanders. This post is addressed to the bystanders - it's for you if you're a man working in one of these orgs and you're aware of what's going on, and you don't like it. You might be anywhere from mildly uncomfortable to incandescent with rage. Yet you don't act to stop or prevent it. Why not? I get it, it's complex. Speaking from my own experience, when I've not acted, fear played a big role - fear of consequences - ostracism, career impact. Fear of the unknown. Selfish reasons - but paralysing nonetheless. But I wasn't living my values. I wasn't being my authentic self. I was deeply ashamed. In this way, although the harm is horrifically unevenly distributed, the patriarchy harms us all. I believe that systemic power structures, from the subtle and complex to the overt and plainspoken keep us silent and inert. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can live your values and show your authentic self. If you're a man in this situation - if you see what's happening and feel powerless to stop it, I want to help. I offer free peer support in allyship. I don't have all the answers and I don't know your situation, and I need your help too, but I can share what has worked for me, and I believe that we can help each other. You can read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gczv_mnW Please connect and DM me for a confidential conversation. Let's help each other #DoBetterTogether. #allyship #leadership #tech

My co-founder Dani Strang is speaking on one of the most important topics of the day - join the virtual event this Wednesday to learn about The New IPO!

Every great movement starts with a single step. At TechMae, we're taking ours with hearts full of hope and a vision for a world where women uplift women. We may not have all the bells and whistles yet, but what we do have is something far more powerful: a commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women. As the founder of TechMae, I want to extend a personal invitation to you. I've walked the path of challenges and triumphs, and I know the strength that comes from a community of supportive women. TechMae is my dream of bringing that support to every woman seeking a sisterhood that understands, encourages, and celebrates her. TechMae is more than an app; it's a promise. A promise of a safe haven where you can be your authentic self, share your journey, and find like-minded women who are rooting for your success. It's a place for focused conversations, for growth, and for building connections that matter. We're just getting started, and like any beginning, it's filled with endless possibilities. By joining TechMae, you're not just downloading an app—you're becoming part of a movement. A movement where every woman's voice is valued, where her achievements are celebrated, and where her potential is limitless. We want to hear your voice, your story, your aspirations. TechMae is where your experiences become our collective wisdom, where your challenges become our shared mission to overcome. This is your moment to be part of something special. To join a network of women who are all about supporting each other in one place. To be part of a sisterhood that spans the globe. Join us at TechMae. Together, let's build a world where every woman has the support she needs to soar. #TechMae #WomenSupportingWomen #Sisterhood #SafeSpace #Empowerment #Community #StartUp #Innovation #WomenInTech #JoinTheMovement #YourVoiceMatters #TogetherWeSoar #inspiration, #empowerment, #motivation, #womenempowerment, #womensupportingwomen, #femaleentrepreneur, #womenleaders, #womenentrepreneurs, #womeninleadership, #womenwhohustle, #womeninspiringwomen, #womenhelpingwomen, #womeninbiz, #womenintech, #womeninSTEM, #womeninfinance, #womeninhealthcare, 

How is your organization managing performative #allyship? In 2017, Susan Fowler sparked tech's #MeToo movement. Six years later, progress remains sluggish. Women Who Tech research found that 42% of women in tech face harassment, and 70% of women founders experience bias in fundraising. 🔍 Why has performative DEI failed? It's seen as a project, not an imperative. 💼 Gen Z demands authentic commitment: 83% prioritize DEI in choosing employers. 💰 Actual capital is crucial. Shockingly, 98.6% of $80 trillion under U.S. management is handled by white men, impacting VC funding. 📊 Accountability matters. New laws in California and potential legislation in Massachusetts aim to drive change. Let's move beyond allyship theater. It's time for genuine action in building an inclusive future for tech. #DEI #TechInclusion #ActionOverWords #womenintech

Help us find more cool women for our lists of #femalefounders! 🚀 In the last week, the following women have been added: Gritt Ellesøe and Filippa Ors Nilsson Founders of InplacementDenmark Vedrana Rogoznica Co-Founder of Rotoy ApS Elham Amiri Co-Founder of QASE Tech Lee Johannisson Co-Founder of iTrack Reading If someone is missing from the list, tag them in the comments so they can be added to the list 🌟 You can find the list at our website. #femalefounder #founders #startup #femalecompanys #femalestartup #thelist #femalefounders #founder #thelist #femalefounderlist

The scarcity of women on the boards of scale-ups and startups. The uphill battle for funding faced by women founders. Microaggressions and sexism. All of the BS that women have to navigate daily fueled Thiago de Faria to want to make a difference. For 15+ years he has seen the incredible waves women are making in tech. Waves that deserve to be amplified, recognised, and celebrated. So, Lovelace Series: Profiles of Women in Tech was born.  A unique, bi-weekly interview that showcases the inspiring stories of women in tech. I interviewed the ally and creator behind it all, Thiago de Faria. For Equal IT's Shining The Spotlight Series. We explore: - Thiago’s Motto: Lead with Kindness - Lovelace Series: The Profile of Women in Tech's Mission - Why Lovelace Series: The Profile of Women in Tech Exists  - Reflections From Interviews: Challenges and Solutions - The Journey of Allyship and How to Get Started  - Strategies For Non-Confrontationally Calling Out Microaggressions Remember “We can’t spell “hero” without “her” You carry a distinct story, brimming with inspiration. Share it with Thiago de Faria today! Full interview is live on our YouTube channel (link in comments). Follow our #spotlightseries hashtag to light up your day. #Inclusion #Allyship #RoleModels #InclusiveLeadership 

🌟 Celebrating Women in Startups! 🚀 As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions of women in the startup ecosystem. 💼 Here are some key essentials of having women in startups: 🌱 Diverse Perspectives: Women bring unique insights and experiences to the table, fostering innovation and creativity in problem-solving. 🌱 Enhanced Collaboration: Gender diversity promotes collaboration and teamwork, leading to more effective decision-making processes. 🌱 Customer-Centric Approach: Women often have a deep understanding of consumer needs, enabling startups to develop products and services that resonate with a broader audience. 🌱 Leadership and Empowerment: By empowering women in leadership roles, startups can cultivate inclusive environments that attract top talent and drive organizational success. Let's continue to champion diversity and inclusion in startups, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Together, we can build a brighter, more equitable future for entrepreneurship! Tag a woman who inspires you in the startup world! #WomenInStartups #DiversityInTech #Empowerment #Womanhistorymonth #Innovation #womenempoweringwomen

Haloo is grateful to be supported by investors like Allyson Kapin, who wrote this important piece for Fortune on the harms of performative allyship. Please take the time to read. "A new California law will now require diversity reporting for venture capital and private equity firms. Yinka Faleti, a partner at Ascend Venture Capital, told me “I suspect some VC firms are not even tracking this data for themselves in any systematic way. This law would change that. By doing so, I’m hopeful this law will be a catalyst to encourage greater diversity among founding teams of VC portfolio companies,” said Faleti, who also formerly served as executive director of Forward Through Ferguson. Will more states be next? Massachusetts House and Senate are considering an Act Relative to Fair Investment Practices to spur more investment into diverse-led startups and extend workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination protections to venture capital and investor relationships. Women in tech are tired of being overlooked in favor of allyship theater. As Cindy Gallop of MLNP, put it, “Are you the kind of investor/company that talks about supporting women and underrepresented people in tech, or are you the kind that writes checks?”" #dei #startupfunding #vc