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The RTC Women in Tech Fund is a phenomenal initiative between Rewriting the Code and Goldman Sachs, designed to support female students in tech facing financial challenges. This $1.5M fund offers: 🚀 Emergency Mini Grants: Up to $595 to navigate short-term hurdles. 🌉 Bridge Grants: Up to $3,000 for critical financial needs or opportunities. 🎓 Academic Grants: Up to $10,000 for tuition and crucial educational expenses. Eligibility extends to undergraduates within four semesters of graduation, pursuing computing-related majors. What sets this apart is its rolling application process and the trust-based, need-oriented approach to funding. Interested in making an impact? 🌍 You can contribute to the fund or apply if you meet the criteria. Let's support and empower the next generation of female tech leaders together! For more details or to apply, check out the link! https://lnkd.in/gbacCsAi #WomenInTech #TechGrants #EducationFund

💡 I dropped out of studying Medicine at university, had no clue what I wanted to do, and earned the prestigious title of "Family Disappointment of the Year"...     But here’s the thing: even if you’re not sure where you’re headed, a path WILL unfold for you. #WomenInTechWeek feels like the perfect moment for me to share how a winding path can still be a path to success and why we need more women in tech. 💻✨   *So what happened?* After dropping out of doing Medicine, I switched to studying Natural Sciences (bio, chem, maths, and economics)—clearly still unsure of my life’s direction. It wasn’t until my computer-heavy master’s that I realised my interest in tech. One of my first roles in the industry was at Calastone, a FinTech, where I worked across Operations, Technology, Client Delivery, and the Commercial team—getting a 360° view of the business. That experience laid the foundation for everything that came after.   And that was just the start. I’ve grown by constantly learning and surrounding myself with great mentors—brilliant women like Kate Webber, Laura Mann , Lorna Glynn and more recently, Lauren Hayes and Kelly Mathieson, who have guided me and continue to guide me through key moments in my career. Moving through different roles helped me gain a deep understanding of the tech behind financial services. Now, as Director of Presales at Jaid, I get to work with AI to drive digital transformation for financial institutions using all the skills I've learnt over the years.   Being not only a woman in tech, but also a Black woman, all while managing a bipolar disorder, has brought its fair share of challenges. It’s been a journey of resilience and I’ve often leaned into my community for support. But every challenge brings a unique perspective that I’m proud to use my voice and my platform to share.   *Ok, ok, Chim, but how do we support more women in tech???* We need to focus on mentorship, flexible work policies, and intentional diversity at the leadership level. It’s not just about creating a seat at the table—it’s about making sure everyone has a voice.   *Chim’s Top Tip* Build your tribe. Seek mentors. And always remember—you belong in every room you step into. #womenintech #womenintechweek #fintech #technology #womeninstem #DEI #diversity #inclusion #wearetechwomen Thank you WeAreTechWomen for encouraging me to share my story!

"Empowering Young Minds, Shaping a Brighter Future!   Today, we celebrate International Youth Day, a day to recognize the incredible contributions and potential of young people around the world.   At Spiral TechnoLabs, we believe in the power of youth to drive positive change and innovation. We are committed to providing opportunities and resources to help young people thrive in the tech industry.   Let's come together to empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers!   #WorldYouthDay #InternationalYouthDay #SpiralTechnoLabs #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood"

🌍 Empowering Female Founders in Climate Tech: Upcoming Opportunities You Can’t Miss! 🌍 As a strong advocate for women founders and diversity, I believe that empowering women to lead in climate tech is not only necessary but urgent. We need more women at the forefront of building solutions that address the climate crisis, and access to finance and support plays a critical role in making that happen. 👩🔬 I'm excited to share an amazing opportunity for women in climate tech: 🚀 Green Future Fellowships by Royal Academy of Engineering: This fellowship is a game-changer for those looking to build impactful solutions in the climate tech space. 🌱 It's vital we have more women in leadership positions tackling climate challenges, and this fellowship provides the support, mentorship, and resources needed to scale those ideas into reality. Applications are now open! 🔗 Learn more: Green Future Fellowships https://lnkd.in/e4JVQSgM And that's not all! As part of my work at Startup Discovery School, we're creating more platforms for diverse founders and innovators to shine. 🚀 Pitch Competition for a Just Transition – October 31st An incredible opportunity to discover solutions driving a just transition to a greener economy. If you're passionate about clean energy, sustainability, and inclusivity, you won’t want to miss this pitch competition featuring some of the brightest minds working on climate tech solutions. 🔗 Register here: Pitch Competition - https://lu.ma/mwnysf1j 💡 Women in Impact Demo Day – November 11th Our high-impact Demo Day is the culmination of the Women In Impact Accelerator, showcasing 8 brilliant founders working at the intersection of climate, science, and entrepreneurship. Expect insightful pitches and a powerful panel discussion on how we can collaborate to build ecosystems that empower women in impact-driven businesses. 🔗 Register here: Demo Day - https://lu.ma/qx3tdrd1 💬 It’s time to not only talk about the change but be part of the change. Let’s support female founders and build a sustainable, equitable future together. #FemaleFounders #ClimateTech #JustTransition #WomenInImpact #Sustainability #AccessToFinance #DiversityInTech

🤔 Did you know? - only 14% of Canadian technology companies have a woman-identifying founder, and only 2.4% of venture capital funding is allocated to women-led startups. Let's do better!!! 🚀 At FRV, we're doing our part to reduce this gap with the Women Founders Project (WFP), a 9-week pre-accelerator and founder development program created for women by women. Do your part and help FRV get the word out about this amazing initiative and like, comment, and tag a woman-identifying student founder that you think should apply 📝. ⏰ Applications close in under two weeks - so don't wait!

As a mentor for Women in Tech, virtual platforms have proven invaluable in enhancing mentorship opportunities for female professionals in the technology sector. These digital avenues transcend geographical constraints, enabling seamless connections between mentors and mentees regardless of location. This accessibility is particularly beneficial for women in regions where in-person resources may be limited due to societal norms or other factors. Moreover, virtual mentorship facilitates flexible scheduling, allowing for the harmonization of professional development and personal commitments – a critical factor for fostering an inclusive environment conducive to growth. These platforms frequently provide comprehensive resources, including educational materials, networking prospects, and support forums, cultivating a holistic ecosystem for the advancement of women in technology. By leveraging virtual platforms, mentors can impart guidance, share experiences, and offer counsel tailored to the unique challenges faced by their mentees, empowering them to overcome barriers and thrive in their respective technology careers. Ultimately, these digital avenues democratize access to mentorship, propelling the representation and success of women in the ever-evolving technological landscape.

Exciting news for our "Breaking the 20%” community! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Future Start-Up Founders Programme, an empowering initiative organized by the CCS under the auspices of the Erasmus+ EU co-funded project, Femme Forward. The Future Start-Up Founders Programme is an innovative online school designed specifically for women who are eager to transform their tech start-up dreams into reality. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to highlight and support the incredible contributions of women in the tech industry, and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of it. 🚀 Programme Highlights: Duration: The programme kicks off on 3rd April 2024 and runs until early June 2024, featuring weekly sessions every Monday and Wednesday from 19:00 to 21:00, and Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00. Format: Delivered in English, the programme offers a total of 60 hours of online training through interactive presentations, AMA and Q&A sessions, practical exercises, mentoring, and networking events. Content: Participants will dive into a comprehensive curriculum covering Business and Tech Concepts, Soft Skills, and Empowerment, including business model canvas, lean startup, marketing, legal and funding, cloud services, MVP, AI, and even an intro to Python programming. 👩💻 Who Should Apply? This programme is tailor-made for women who are: -Keen to learn how to set up and scale their own businesses. -In possession of a start-up idea they wish to develop from concept to reality. Participation is completely free, making this an incredible opportunity to gain valuable skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and receive guidance from seasoned professionals. We believe that the Future Start-Up Founders Programme is a game-changer for aspiring women entrepreneurs in tech. By equipping participants with the necessary tools and knowledge, it promises to pave the way for a future where women are not just participants but leaders in the tech ecosystem. Let's empower and inspire one another to break barriers and build the future we want to see! 🌈💪 Please visit https://lnkd.in/eXjg8wHt to register.

Our students show us again and again that it’s possible to have purpose, passion and profit interwoven into one project or initiative. Their project RecyPro, is not only solving a major problem for the society and planet, but they’ve been able to see potential where everybody else sees a problem, an important skill we try to develop in our young students at EarlyFounders Labs. Somewhere in our curriculum, we have a module dedicated to studying problems. We like to use to #UNSDGs to give our students a big-picture overview of global problems. These girls owned one of these problems, ideated around it and came up with a solution which will potentially make money for them. The more founders we can activate at an early age, the better our society, economy and future. #TheEarlyFoundersStory

💩 💩 💩 💩 LinkedIn posts blaming VCs for not investing in female founders are complete BS. 💩 💩 💩 💩 The biggest BS is to say that the root cause is deriving from the fact that most VCs are male... I personally fully support the cause: It's a noble cause to highlight the problem of female founders AND employees being underrepresented in the tech scene. But they are pointing to the wrong problems. The problem is often framed to be rooted in discrimination against female founders. But that simply is not the root cause. The argument doesn't hold ground because it's pointing to the end of the pipeline and not where the problem really is. I am not trying to say that there is no discrimination amongst VCs towards female founders. Perhaps there is... But it's harmful to simply frame it as a male-dominated structural problem. Mari Luukkainen did a fantastic job looking closer into this finding out that female founders are already underrepresented amongst the applications (only 14%). The problem starts even MUCH earlier in school where female students are not being encouraged to pick career paths in tech. I remember that in my computer science course in uni out of almost 70 students only 2 were female and you see similar trends across the board in the STEM field. If you genuinely want to solve problems than be honest and transparent about them.