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Women Tech Founders (WTF) is a grassroots effort to advance women tech founders, leaders and funders -through media, events and networking (MEN). Why?

We are a women-led, men-supported grassroots effort to tell stories. Women tech founder stories. Our nonprofit movement uses a video-based platform and live events to inspire future founders. Never in history has there been a better opportunity for passionate, intelligent women to scale solutions and improve the world, yet...

The percentage of women starting technology startups is estimated to be

less than 5%. Our goal is to diversify startup founders and increase every race, age and gender involved in building startups.

06/10/2024

https://www.success.com/women-in-engineering/

Engineering is still male-dominated, but that could soon change. Learn how some programs are changing the narrative for women in engineering. | SUCCESS

06/03/2024

https://news.lenovo.com/girls-belong-in-tech-empowering-women-today-for-a-tech-inclusive-tomorrow/

From dynamic networking sessions to immersive coding workshops and panel discussions, Lenovo's event helped break down barriers and foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment.

05/28/2024

https://womensagenda.com.au/business/stop-feeding-the-tech-bro-reputation-five-ways-to-improve-female-representation-in-your-tech-company/

Although the number of women in STEM-qualified occupations in Australia has increased over the past decade, only 15 per cent of STEM-qualified jobs are held by women.

05/21/2024

https://amp.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/may/15/youngest-doctorate-arizona-state-university

Dorothy Jean Tillman II, whose grandmother was a civil rights activist, is now the youngest Arizona State University student to get a doctorate in her field

05/13/2024

https://technologymagazine.com/digital-transformation/teamviewer-shesporttech-driving-women-towards-sports-tech

To encourage more women to pursue sports technology careers, TeamViewer launches SheSportTech to provide better access within a growing industry

05/08/2024

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/06/pythagoras-theorem-proof-new-orleans-teens

As high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson worked to find valid new proof for the 2,000-year-old theorem

04/29/2024

https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/black-women-tackling-systemic-challenges-tech/

These women are not only breaking barriers but they also proving that technology can be a powerful tool for social justice and empowerment.

04/22/2024

https://www.fastcompany.com/91047863/women-built-the-ai-foundation-that-men-walk-on-today-we-deserve-to-be-recognized-for-it

This year, as the world marks International Women's Day, the glaring underrepresentation of women in AI is becoming more and more prevalent.

04/15/2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwight/2024/04/11/meet-the-women-using-drones-to-help-prevent-forest-fires-in-bolivia/?sh=38beaa324123

A pair of women from Bolivia have used their drone skills to help map fires and work with indigenous groups there.

04/08/2024

https://www.kansan.com/arts_and_culture/representation-of-women-in-stem-creates-community-and-presents-role-models/article_f7bce612-f125-11ee-902c-73fe9c392ca8.html

The lack of respresention of women in STEM fields can make women feel singled out and discouraged to pursue a career in STEM. Studies show that the more women in

04/01/2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferpalumbo/2024/03/27/5-advantages-female-founders-have-over-their-male-counterparts/?sh=48277b521133

Not only are more businesses being started by women (including mothers), but they are also disproportionately impacting the economy.

03/25/2024

https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/4-ways-to-reverse-techs-gender-disparity-in-leadership/469543

In the face of a tech industry where women are more likely to be laid off than promoted to leadership positions, it's time to enact change for good. Here's how.

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