By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate TechWomen mentor Anar Simpson served as a judge at LinkedIn’s fourth annual DevelopHer Hackathon on August 29. Along with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, Anar served as one of four judges at their new offices in Sunnyvale, Calif. The LinkedIn DevelopHer … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2015 TechWomen Mentors
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate This fall, more than 160 Bay Area women will serve as Professional Mentors (PMs) and Cultural Mentors (CMs) to 99 Emerging Leaders (ELs) arriving at the end of the month. TechWomen mentors are volunteers that help make the program happen. From … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Mentors Headline BrightWomen Week at BrightRoll
“You can change the lives of women in STEM throughout the world.” “Seeing my job through the Emerging Leaders' eyes made me realize how fortunate I am.” “The multiplier effect of the TechWomen program is truly great.” These were some of the words that jump started a night of engaging … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Morocco: TechWomen Visit Technopolis and the International University of Rabat
Following an enriching first day learning about Moroccan culture and reconnecting with alumnae, TechWomen spent day two visiting Technopolis (a technology park in Rabat) and the International University of Rabat. Delegates had the chance to learn about the technology sector in Morocco, and partook … [READ MORE...]
Day 1 in Morocco: TechWomen Reconnect in Rabat
TechWomen staff, representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and 20 Mentors from leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area arrived in Morocco on Saturday, March 8 for the second of two TechWomen delegation trips to Africa and the Middle … [READ MORE...]
The Barb List
There were so many valuable events, speeches, and workshops during this year’s TechWomen program, but one of the highlights for the Emerging Leaders was The Barb List, a list of nine tips for fearlessly achieving your personal and professional goals from 2013 TechWomen Cultural Mentor, Barbara … [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...]
How to be a Successful Entrepreneur
Guest post by Dr. Jeannice Fairrer Samani, MBA As an entrepreneur, your ultimate goal should be directing your company towards success. When I started Fairrer Samani Group, a strategic management firm, I spent a great deal of time researching business development and entrepreneurship. The … [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...]
Imagine Yourself as a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Cecile Thirion “Imagine all the people living for today…imagine all the people sharing all the world...” Does it sound familiar? I'm pretty sure it does. What does this famous song from John Lennon and the TechWomen mentorship program, an initiative of the U.S. Department … [READ MORE...]
