We are just over halfway through the program, and in the short time since their arrival from their 16 home countries, the 2013 Emerging Leaders have been soaking in all of the innovation, entrepreneurialism, and networking opportunities that the San Francisco Bay Area has to … [READ MORE...]
Why I Keep Coming Back to Mentor with TechWomen
Guest post by Larissa Shapiro I came across TechWomen by chance. A former colleague's spouse forwarded me a note from a local ‘Women in Tech’ newsletter calling for mentors for a new program. I thought, “Hmm…Am I ready for mentoring?” I'd been in tech for about 15 years, yet I felt unsure. I … [READ MORE...]
A Big Thank You to the Techwomen 2013 mentors
Guest post by Josephine Ndambuki, 2013 Emerging Leader from Kenya One of the things that have struck me with the Techwomen program is the overwhelming support I am receiving from the mentors. Likewise, the many ladies I have talked to also bubble with excitement while narrating the experience … [READ MORE...]
The Power of a Network
Eager to discover the power of a network, the 2013 TechWomen participants took over the Neon Carrot (one of many creatively named conference spaces) at LinkedIn yesterday for an afternoon of workshops and headshots. The TechWomen heard about the mission of LinkedIn, its commitment to innovation … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders Go Beyond the Mentorship
Guest post by Angela Makolo, 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader from Nigeria The TechWomen program is really a dream come true. Working at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in a research group with my mentor, Helen Budworth, a renowned scientist, is a big step in living my … [READ MORE...]
The 2013 Emerging Leaders Have Arrived!
The past week was a whirlwind of arrivals, orientations, and exploration for this year’s TechWomen Emerging Leaders, who arrived in the Bay Area on October 1. Some flew for more than 30 hours and some had more than three layovers, but all arrived safely in a flurry of excitement and anticipation … [READ MORE...]
A CLOUD OF KINDNESS: Journey to the United States
Guest Post by Nathalie Tekam, 2013 Emerging Leader from Cameroon I left Cameroon yesterday, on my way to Mountain View for the TechWomen program, and I am taking my third flight after 15 hours of flights and six hours of transits. I am tired. This flight will not really be a pleasure, but “haut … [READ MORE...]
Welcome TechWomen Emerging Leaders – We’ve been waiting for you!
Guest blog post by Heather Ramsey There is so much anticipation and excitement within the TechWomen team here at IIE with the arrival of the TechWomen Emerging Leaders on Tuesday! The women have begun their long trips from home to San Francisco. I can’t believe that we will very soon meet … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Emerging Leaders Share Their Advice
The 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders are arriving on October 1! In order to set them up for success, TechWomen alumnae from 2011 and 2012 shared pearls of wisdom with this year’s cohort of Emerging Leaders: Be prepared Get to know your Mentors and the other Emerging Leaders before you … [READ MORE...]
Thank You TechWomen Host Companies of 2013
Without the generous partnerships of these Bay Area companies, the TechWomen program would not be possible. Thank you for hosting our Emerging Leaders! … [READ MORE...]
