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Connecting the dots: Giving back to the community and other women

August 8, 2016 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

Guest post by Ayah Soufan, 2015 fellow of Palestinian Territories Steve Jobs once said, "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." For me, there is no better time than now to … [READ MORE...]

Hello, from the other side – a man’s perspective on TechWomen

July 29, 2016 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

By Andrew Udeshi, Program Coordinator I will never forget the perplexed looks on our fellows’ faces when they first saw me with a TechWomen sign at the arrivals hall in the San Francisco airport. They definitely did not expect a man to greet and welcome them to a program whose mission is to … [READ MORE...]

Interested in cultural exchange? Apply to be a TechWomen Cultural Mentor by July 1

June 24, 2016 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

Since 2011, TechWomen has been facilitating cultural exchange among women from around the world. TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to the United States for a mentorship and exchange … [READ MORE...]

Stones for Goliath: Mercy Sosanya’s Techwomen 2015 experience

January 6, 2016 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

Guest post by Mercy Sosanya, 2015 Emerging Leader from Nigeria Being selected as one of 98 women from 19 countries to participate in this life-transforming, paradigm-changing TechWomen program is a major milestone on my journey in professionalism and leadership. Oh, yes, I was excited! … [READ MORE...]

Day 6 in Rwanda, Part II: TechWomen Visit the Millennium Village of Mayange

March 8, 2014 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

As one half of the TechWomen Rwanda delegation explored mobile tech entrepreneurship in a stimulating visit to HeHe Limited, the other half learned about global development efforts at the Millennium Village of Mayange, located 25 miles south of Kigali. Operating in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan … [READ MORE...]

My Summer With the TechWomen Team

August 29, 2013 By TechWomen 1 Comment

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Guest post by Annika Holmlund Unlike most people, I enjoy meetings. They are a great way to share information, interact with colleagues and flesh out new ideas. One of the first meetings I attended as a TechWomen intern has left a lasting impression: as part of our efforts to re-brand the … [READ MORE...]

Promoting the World’s Future Women Leaders in STEM

August 8, 2013 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

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As companies realize the value of recruiting, retaining, and supporting women, they are beginning to make tremendous contributions to pave the way for the next generation of female leaders.  Below are just five examples of global Silicon Valley-based organizations that are supporting the pipeline of … [READ MORE...]

Find Your Passion, Find Your Impact

August 6, 2013 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

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Guest Blog Post by Trish Tierney In my senior year of college, I watched as most of my friends frantically faxed their CVs off and checked their answering machines for messages about interviews. People asked me, ‘why are you so calm?’ I was not rushing about, because I already knew: I was … [READ MORE...]

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