SXSW! Geek Girls Are Chic with Girls Who Code! Five Career Hacks on Sunday at 11AM CST!
Come on Sunday to see Geek Girls are Chic: 5 Career Hacks! We'll be in Ballroom A at the Austin Convention Center on Sunday, March 15th. Our session begins at 11:00AM Central. Visit this link to add our session to your SXSW schedule!
I'm so thrilled that I am sharing the stage during a SXSW featured session with one of my favorite organizations:
- Girls Who Code! Joining me will be Elizabeth Caudle, Director for Girls Who Code. Elizabeth's background is rich in STEM-type roles where she has been a supporter and leader of organizations dedicated to advancing educational opportunities around the globe!
During our session, Elizabeth and I will discuss women's participation in tech-related fields, why there are fewer women graduating with a technical degree, and why women are not rising in the tech ranks or startup businesses. We'll tackle these issues, as well as discuss how the tech industry can benefit from innovations from women. We'll discuss why more women need to take risks and embrace failure and build the courage the shatter the glass ceiling! We’ll also share with you 5 career hacks that can help you strategize your approach to grow your career!
Here’s a taste of what we’ll share with you:
- Doing your homework is a MOOC point
- Be an Open API
- Define your "ALL"
Watch my short video to get a taste of my session with Girls Who Code!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPi0gGDkFNI&w=560&h=315]
And after the session, be sure to join me at the SXSW Bookstore where I’ll be signing copies of my books. Come by, say “Hi!” and share your ideas with me! I promise, it'll be a lively debate!
Whether you are a woman or man, parent or business owner, this is a must-see session!
Geek Girls are Chic! 5 Career Hacks
Video overview
http://youtu.be/cPi0gGDkFNI
Presentation overview
http://www.slideshare.net/SandyCarter/geek-girls-are-chic-5-career
Vote here:
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/31283
Bluemix Girls Night out! Diversity improves performance and increases innovation
Organizations that are the most inclusive of women in top management achieve 35% higher return on equity (ROE) and 34% better total return to shareholders versus their peers – and research shows gender diversity to be particularly valuable where innovation is key, according to research conducted by Illuminate Ventures.
Despite women making up more than 50% of the population, women are conspicuously absent in IT. Only 3% of tech companies were founded by women, and, of venture-backed startups, only 1.3% have a female founder and only 6.5% have a woman CEO. Women make up half of all consumers, but by not having their voice included in the development of today’s new technology, the world is missing out on a wave of new technology and products that would appeal to both genders.
Women in IT has always been low, but today it is even lower than 30 years ago. Today, women represent 12% of all computer science graduates. In 1984, they represented 37% of all computer science graduates.
Much of this has to do with exposure to computer science before college and during college. According to Code.org, nine out of ten schools don't even offer computer science classes, and in 28 out of 50 states, computer science doesn't count towards a math or science credit.
This is why I love the focus on more women in Computer Science! Join our movement to get more women in Tech!
In Japan, our team hosted a great event for a "Girls Night Out" around the cloud!
If you are interested in hosting a "Bluemix Girls Night Out" in your region, please let me know!
A Tribute to 25 years of Women in Technology: Carolyn Leighton
WITI this year is celebrating 25 years of helping women in technology progress, grow, and network.
Here's a snippet of the past and the future!
Come to WITI! Our 25th Anniversary!
So, why am I so excited to be attending the WITI conference in a matter of days?
Check out this video to find out!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqBw4OXAUJs&w=560&h=315]
Hopefully see you at WITI in Santa Clara, CA!
GET BOLD, Live Social !
My favorite Get Bold readers!!
A few weeks ago I had the privilege and pleasure of speaking (virtually!) at the Women’s Toolbox Conference that took place in Beverly, Massachusetts. I gave the attendees some of my favorite tips on how to integrate social into their business strategies, and they also received complimentary copies of my book Get Bold--because that’s exactly what I want them to do!
Then I challenged my readers to go online and let the world know if they are really ready to #GETBOLD with their business. They did a great job declaring how they plan to #GETBOLD! Here are some of my favorites:
I will Get Bold in my business by building the sales engine. We provide high quality language translation services and we need to get the word out about us. The sales engine will include top people, clear metrics, and increased sales.Wendy Pease Rapport International - http://rapporttranslations.com/
I will Get Bold in my business by nurturing my communities, sharpening my skills, and helping fellow entrepreneurs stand out from the crowd through smart, targeted marketing! Sandra Larking Metaphor Maven - http://themetaphormaven.com/
I will Get Bold in my business by being open and honest about my own experience of being $50,000 in credit card debt to help others learn how to get out of debt, think of debt differently and make sure they never get back into debt. Maureen Campaiola The Debt Free Project - http://thedebtfreeproject.com/
I will Get Bold in my business by Imagining. Clarifying. Executing.Helping emerging women entrepreneurs generate six-figure incomes by managing conflict and doing business like a woman ..She E.O [not CEO] Deborah Thorne The Information Diva - http://theinformationdivaonline.com/
Saturday Infographic: Surprising facts on Social Twitter
This infographic is courtesy of Masters in finance and researched by Merrill Cook.
