TechWomen provides participants with a unique opportunity to collaborate with their Professional Mentors and receive valuable feedback during their four week mentorship in the Bay Area. While some of our 2013 Emerging Leaders have already started their own businesses, others applied to TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
A Look Back at the TechWomen Scrapbook
One of the many perks of being a TechWomen Emerging Leader is the opportunity to experience life in the United States. When not working hard at bustling Silicon Valley startups or prestigious global corporations, TechWomen participants like to unwind and explore with their Cultural Mentors. Check … [READ MORE...]
My Experience as a Cultural Mentor
Cultural Mentors are an extremely valuable piece of the TechWomen experience, offering support and acting as a guide for the Emerging Leaders. We asked Salima Fassil, a 2012 Cultural Mentor, to answer our questions about being involved in the TechWomen program; her words are below. What inspired … [READ MORE...]
2013 TechWomen Paving the Way – Part I
With less than three months before the 2013 TechWomen program begins, we’re thrilled to highlight the amazing work of some of our Emerging Leaders. While this year’s group of women is incredibly diverse, all embody a rising TechWomen trend—entrepreneurial spirit. Below are nine women entrepreneurs … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders
This October, 78 emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from 16 countries in Africa and the Middle East will join their counterparts at leading companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley for a five-week mentorship and exchange program. With October just … [READ MORE...]
Global Techspaces
Africa and the Middle East are buzzing with the sound of collaboration. Hackerspaces, tech hubs, incubators, makerspaces, and accelerators are touting a community and resources to help members shape the future of their businesses—and the world. Whether you want to meet coding partners, design a … [READ MORE...]
In Their Own Words
For each TechWomen Emerging Leader, Cultural Mentor, and Professional Mentor, TechWomen carries a different meaning. While some Emerging Leaders see coming to Silicon Valley as the realization of every geeky girl’s dream, others see it as a stepping stone to reach the next step in their … [READ MORE...]
Fun Tech Facts from our 16 Participant Countries
As we prepare for the TechWomen to arrive, we are learning more about the STEM ecosystem in each of their home countries. Here are some fun facts about the unique places where TechWomen participants live and work. Algeria: Almost every person owns a cell phone, compared to only 10% of the … [READ MORE...]
I applied for TechWomen because…
Seventy-eight incredibly talented emerging leaders will arrive in the United States on October 1, 2013. Over the next few months, we hope to paint a picture of these inspirational women and give you a behind-the-scenes look at their unique aspirations. In order to get to know one another, they … [READ MORE...]
Our favorite Bay Area ‘Techtivities’
As the global hub of technology and science innovation, the Bay Area has much to offer our international TechWomen Emerging Leaders. As a key component of the TechWomen experience, Cultural Mentors act as ambassadors, expertly guiding the participants through life in the Bay Area and exposing them … [READ MORE...]
