We are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 TechWomen application! Our 2019 program brought 106 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 108 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen's 10th … [READ MORE...]
From impact to #twimpact: Emerging Leaders become fellows in Washington, DC
After a month of learning and exchange in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders (ELs), along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2019. At the U.S. Institute of Peace's PeaceTech Lab, the World Bank Group, embassies and the U.S. … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 4: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
In the beginning of #techwomen19 as Emerging Leaders gathered for the first action plan meeting, country teams were asked a question: If you could solve any challenge in your country, what would it be? The action planning process – beginning with brainstorming, moving through iteration and … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 3: an in-depth look at mentorship
It's hard to believe this is the final week of mentorship for TechWomen 2019 Emerging Leaders (ELs) in the San Francisco Bay Area. After sitting down for coffee with tech executives, attending conferences on emerging technologies and pitching their ideas to social impact leaders, ELs are reflecting … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 2: the exponential power of mentorship
During their busy first week of TechWomen 2019, Emerging Leaders (ELs) had the opportunity to meet the mentors who would be supporting them over the next five weeks. At the Cultural Kickoff, ELs had the chance to speak in-person with their mentors for the first time; at Action Plan Workshop 1, they … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week 1: 106 women, stronger together
It has been an incredible week for TechWomen! In just seven days, Emerging Leaders (ELs) developed their leadership skills at Salesforce, celebrated 21 cultures at Airbnb, laid the groundwork for their social impact projects at Synopsys, learned about innovation at Autodesk and much more. Despite … [READ MORE...]
#techwomen19 begins!
TechWomen 2019 has officially begun! Today, 106 Emerging Leaders from 21 countries throughout Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East arrive in the San Francisco Bay Area, ready to begin five weeks of learning and exchange. At the airport and housing locations throughout the Bay Area, the … [READ MORE...]
You can only connect the dots looking backward
Guest post by Esra'a Alsanie, 2019 Emerging Leader of Jordan Editor’s note: Esra'a Alsanie's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen community. Have you ever been … [READ MORE...]
Infographic: Meet the TechWomen 2019 Mentors
In just a few weeks, TechWomen will welcome its largest cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to the San Francisco Bay Area for five weeks of professional mentorship, cultural exchange and impact planning. ELs are supported by a community of Professional Mentors, Cultural Mentors and Impact Coaches … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen take Tashkent by storm
Guest post by Laura Messerschmitt, TechWomen Professional Mentor On the TechWomen delegation trip to Uzbekistan, I met an amazing future entrepreneur. At just 18, she has received a full scholarship to attend a university in Arizona to study computer science. We talked at length about how to … [READ MORE...]
