How to empower women in the tech industry
Mashable's latest #BizChats Twitter chat, sponsored by HiscoxUK, discussed constructive solutions to help the progressive movement of gender equality in the tech industry. Over the course of an hour, several female tech leaders answered an array of questions ranging from the benefits behind incorporating diverse women in positions of power in the tech industry, to business policies that would help cultivate gender equality in the workplace. Several female tech leaders joined in on the conversation including: Anne-Marie Imafidon, co-founder of award-winning social enterprise Stemettes.org; Edwina Dunn, business leader, entrepreneur and CEO of Starcount; Jessica Naziri, tech expert, writer, vlogger, & content strategist; and Kate Unsworth, CEO of Vinaya, a company that designs wearable tech products for modern life. Check out highlights from the chat in our Storify below.
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Tracey Edouard is a Social Media Assistant for Mashable, with a primary focus on daily content optimization for Mashable Business & Startups on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Since the start of her internship in September 2014, Tracey has created and managed the first-ever #BizChats Twitter chat, a new series which highlights various topics surrounding business. She's a Long Island native and a proud graduate of The Pennsylvania State University (May 2013).
