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...]
Journey in Numbers
Congratulations to the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders, who were recently notified of their successful applications. We've put together a simple infographic that gives you a little insight about the selection process. Enjoy! … [READ MORE...]
Thank You to Our 5,000 Twitter Followers!
Today, we reached 5,000 followers on Twitter – a historic moment for TechWomen and women’s empowerment! We’d like to thank each and every one of our followers for their ongoing dedication to our mission of empowering, connecting, and supporting the next generation of women leaders in STEM from … [READ MORE...]
What is the Most Rewarding Part of Being Someone’s Mentor?
We asked our followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin, and these were the inspiring responses! The most rewarding part of being someone’s mentor is: • Seeing my mentees growing in leaps and bounds. It amazes me how a little act of guidance can unleash potential! – Josephine Kamanthe • … [READ MORE...]
Top 5 Reasons to Be a Professional Mentor
1. Impact an emerging woman leader from Africa or the Middle East By mentoring a woman in STEM from Africa or the Middle East, you are helping to create possibilities for global collaboration and innovation. TechWomen participants in past years have launched and grown businesses, and have … [READ MORE...]
