Gender Gap stories - Page 2
Beyond the 2%: Turning a gender problem into a founder-alignment problem
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As women still secure just 2% of VC funds, one founder argues the real hurdle is misaligned investor expectations, not founder ambition.
You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier
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leadership
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flexible work
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engineering
On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
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clean technologies
Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.
How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?
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it industry
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internships
From anonymised hiring to visible female leaders, tech must turn equality intent into daily action to sustain momentum for women.
Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital
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social media
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opinion
Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.
The art of encouragement: How allies and leaders can help women thrive in tech
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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google
To help women thrive in tech, leaders must move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship, visibility and everyday acts of encouragement.
International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.
The weight women carry
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data privacy
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opinion
Women are exhausted not by ambition, but by a system that demands 120% just to exist safely while still denying them equal power.
Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression
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hcm
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productivity
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flexible work
New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.
Creating a bridge between STEM and tech
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digital transformation
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ai
Bridging schools and tech careers with inclusive training and language could speed women's path into engineering and shape fairer AI.
AI exposes emotional labour silently draining women
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hcm
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI is exposing the invisible emotional labour taxing women leaders, turning unmeasured mental load into hard data companies can't ignore.
Women in tech & finance call for systems to catch up
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Women in tech and finance say workplaces must be redesigned, with data-led accountability and digital finance access to match women's ambitions.
Why closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is key to unlocking growth
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zendesk
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iwd
With women-led start-ups securing just 2.3% of 2024 VC funds, Cristina Fonseca says closing tech's gender gap is vital for growth.
Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy
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digital literacy
As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.
This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization
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opinion
This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation
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partner programmes
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ai
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management
No one hands you a leadership manual; the real work is learning to lead from your values, your growth edges and the people who inspire you.
A beginner's guide to building AI-friendly workplaces for women
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data protection
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data privacy
Leaders can close the AI gender gap by making tools safe, practical and woven into everyday work, not another burden for women.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her
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crypto
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blockchain
Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.