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2015 has been a year of fantastic breakthroughs for women in technology.
With Girls Who Code teaching nearly 10,000 young women so far, pioneering female
Check out our roundup of the top stories below.
NASA’s Science Women Blazing A New Trail
Women are blazing a trail in space tech and science. In the latest developments, California-based scientists Jessica Creamer and Fernanda Mora have developed a quite stunning, fully automated space lab.
NASA has a long history of making the most of inventions created by women in tech. Check out our recent stories of exec Lybrease Woodard, who has been mentoring women to the very top of space science, Elizabeth Robertson, building and testing a 3D printed rocket launch engine, Teresa Vanhooser, deputy-leading phenomenal work at the Marshall center in Alabama, on space flight and propulsion, and Niki Werkheiser, who stunned the tech community by getting 3D printing into operation within space.
Girls Who Code Teaches 10,000 Young Women
Girls Who Code has hit a major milestone, teaching tech skills to nearly 10,000 young women since the organization's creation in 2012. Reshma Saujani, the Girls Who Code’s inspirational founder, tells me: “The most important tip I give the girls in our programs is that there’s nothing wrong with failing. Coding is challenging, and it doesn’t come right away to anybody. But I’ve learned in my experience that learning from your failures will make you stronger, more confident, and more resilient for whatever comes
There is also a particularly great piece on girls in tech from Forbes contributor Amy Guttman. The new CODEGIRL movie, she writes, follows girls around the world developing helpful apps as part of a major competition. The camaraderie and tech skills that develop between the girls are inspirational. You can watch the movie here now.
Sheryl Sandberg: The 3 Things Men Should Do To Support Women In Tech
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has three steps men should take to support women in tech, and you can read them here
Meanwhile here is an excellent interview from Forbes contributor Kathy Caprino, with Randi Zuckerberg, on the importance of mentoring and its role in helping women grow in the industry.
The World’s Richest Women In Tech
Chinese tech entrepreneur Zhou Qunfei has topped the list of the world’s richest women in technology. Qunfei, who lives in Hong Kong and founded Lens Technology – a maker of high end glass for laptops and cellphones – has a personal fortune of $7.5 billion.
Next on the list, compiled by Katia Savchuk, is Bet 365 founder Denise Coates, who has a personal fortune of $2.9 billion. Meg Whitman, chief executive of HP and former CEO of eBay, has a $2.2 billion fortune.
Developing Real Resilience
Erika Trautman, co-founder and chief executive of interactive video platform Rapt Media, shared some fantastic advice on real resilience.
Trautman has four highly effective steps for true resilience and success, and they are a must read.
Women In Tech Are Beating The Bias
Women are consistently overcoming an implied bias against them, leading to inspirational career advances, according to Aarthi Ramamurthy, a software engineer who founded San Francisco-based start-up Lumoid.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Hyman, chief executive of online and in-store designer apparel rental firm Rent The Runway, tells Forbes that women at the top of technology and other industries are “a symbol to the larger female community”, helping to draw more women into the industry. Hyman says being true to oneself is an attribute that massively empowers women leaders, according to a highly successful tech and fashion entrepreneur.
And Cathryn Posey, founder of Tech By Superwomen, explains why the tech women facing tough challenges will succeed.
8 Immensely Sensible Digital Startup Tips
For those keen to start their own business, there are eight immensely useful launch tips from successful entrepreneurs Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab, who co-founded fast-growing online retailer Negative Underwear.
We also have some great tips from the founders of Havenly, Dagne Dover and Jewelbots.
Six Power Women Share Their Advice
Moira Forbes has a great article of top tips from six power women.
Among them, Angela Ahrendts, the former Burberry CEO who now heads retail at Apple, advises women to always be true to themselves, their values and their strengths.
Meg Whitman, CEO at HP, advises women to go for the things they are not sure they can do, and to be brave. “The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake,” she says.
Tomorrow I'll share: 2016 Predictions For Women In Tech
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