Women in Business
This is your Women in Business podcast."Women in Business" is a compelling podcast dedicated to exploring the unique challenges and triumphs of women entrepreneurs and professionals. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable advice designed to empower women in the business world, with a special focus on the tech industry. 1. Addressing Gender Disparities: How women in tech are overcoming barriers and achieving success in a traditionally male-dominated industry.2. The Role of Mentorship: Examining the impact of mentorship and networking opportunities on advancing women’s careers in tech.3. Balancing Innovation and Inclusion: Strategies for fostering inclusive work environments th...
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Women in Business: Alex Rivera Codes Through Silicon Valley's 2026 Storm and Wins
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Hello, listeners, and welcome to Women in Business. I'm your host, diving straight into how fierce women are conquering the tech industry's economic twists in 2026. Picture this: you're a trailblazing coder at a bustling Silicon Valley startup, navigating layoffs, AI booms, and venture capital droughts, yet rising stronger. Let's unpack five game-changing discussion points through my journey as Alex Rivera, a product manager at a rising AI firm in San Francisco.<br /><br />First, representation is climbing, but we've got ground to gain. StrongDM reports women now make up 27.6 percent of...
Women in Tech 2026: Rising Through the Reboot While Reshaping the Digital Frontier
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, diving straight into how we're navigating the turbulent tech landscape of 2026, armed with resilience, smarts, and sheer determination.<br /><br />First off, let's talk representation. Digital Silk reports that women now hold 26.4 percent of U.S. computer and mathematical occupations, with even higher shares in web and digital interface design at 48.6 percent. At giants like Amazon, it's 45 percent of the workforce, leading the pack among Google, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft...
Women in Tech: Breaking the 35-Year Exit Trap in Uncertain Times
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to Women in Business. I'm thrilled to have you here as we dive into one of the most pressing conversations facing women today: navigating the tech industry during uncertain economic times.<br /><br />Let's start with what we're actually dealing with. According to recent data from Spacelift, women currently make up about 27.6 percent of the global tech workforce. Now, that might sound like progress, but here's the reality check: women represent 42 percent of the overall labor force worldwide. We're significantly underrepresented, and the numbers get even starker when we look...
Women in Tech: Coding Through the Downturn and Coming Out Stronger
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to Women in Business. I'm your host, and today we're diving deep into how women in the tech industry are navigating one of the most transformative economic moments in recent history.<br /><br />Let's start with the elephant in the room. The tech sector has been hit hard with layoffs and restructuring over the past couple of years. Women represent only about 25 percent of computing roles across the industry, and during economic downturns, they often face disproportionate challenges. But here's what's inspiring: women like Satya Nadella's peers in leadership...
Tech's 35 Percent Problem: Why Half of Women Leave by 35 and What We Can Do About It
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to Women in Business, the podcast where we explore the real challenges and opportunities facing women in today's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving deep into what it means to navigate the tech industry as a woman in 2026.<br /><br />Let's start with the big picture. Women currently make up about 35 percent of the tech workforce globally, which sounds promising until you realize that women represent 42 percent of the overall labor force worldwide. According to Computer Weekly, we've reached 441,000 women working as IT specialists, representing 22 percent of...
Women in Tech: The 35 Percent Illusion - Why the Numbers Hide the Real Story
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to Women in Business, the podcast where we talk about the real challenges and opportunities facing women in today's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving deep into the tech industry, a sector that's reshaping how we work and innovate globally.<br /><br />Let's start with what the numbers actually tell us. Women currently make up about 35 percent of the tech workforce overall, which sounds promising until you look at where these women actually work. According to data from major tech companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and...
Women Rewiring Silicon Valley: Tech's 2026 Truth From the Frontlines
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Imagine stepping into the bustling heart of Silicon Valley, where the hum of innovation meets the unyielding drive of women like you, carving paths through the tech industry's economic storm. Welcome to Women in Business, where we celebrate your power in the face of uncertainty. Today, we're diving into five key ways women are navigating the 2026 economic landscape in tech—rising above layoffs, shattering glass ceilings, and seizing AI's promise.<br /><br />First, representation is climbing, but it's a hard-fought battle. Karen Blake, tech inclusion strategist and former co-CEO of the Te...
Women in Tech: Breaking Code and Glass Ceilings in Today's Economy
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Hello, listeners, and welcome to Women in Business. I'm your host, diving straight into how incredible women are navigating today's tough economic landscape in the tech industry. With venture capital tightening and layoffs hitting hard, women are rising stronger, turning challenges into triumphs. Let's explore five key discussion points that spotlight their power and resilience.<br /><br />First, representation is climbing, fueling empowerment. StrongDM reports the tech workforce now stands at 27.6% female, a vital rebound from the pandemic dip, while in the UK, ComputerWeekly notes 441,000 women as IT specialists—22% of the pr...
Women Storming Silicon Valley: How 27% Became a Movement Worth Fighting For in 2026
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome to Women in Business, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving into how fierce women leaders are navigating the turbulent tech landscape of 2026. With economic headwinds like tight venture capital and lingering layoff scars from 2022-2023, women in tech are not just surviving—they're thriving, innovating, and demanding change.<br /><br />First, let's talk representation. StrongDM reports the tech workforce is now 27.6% female, a vital rebound from 26.7% in 2021 after COVID disruptions. At giants like Amazon, women make up 45% of em...
Women in Business: Tech's New Power Grid - Breaking Through Silicon Ceilings in a Downturn Economy
This is your Women in Business podcast.<br /><br />Welcome back to Women in Business, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving into how women are navigating the tech industry's turbulent economic waters with grit, innovation, and sheer determination. Let's jump right in.<br /><br />First off, representation is climbing, but we've got work to do. StrongDM reports that women now make up 27.6% of the global tech workforce, a modest rebound from 26.7% in 2021 after pandemic dips. In the US, big players like Amazon lead at 45% female employees, while Microsoft...
