Geek Girls Are Chic - 5 Career Hacks

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Is Silicon Valley biased against women? Why are fewer women graduating with a technical degree (12% today vs 37% in 1984)? Why aren’t more women rising in the tech ranks or starting businesses? Why should you care? Join Sandy Carter, founder of Super Women's Group (38K strong), Chairperson of the Board of WITI, and Forbes Top 40 Social Marketing Master, and Reshma Saujani, founder/CEO of Girls Who Code, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People, as they discuss why this matters, how innovation will benefit, and how to foster an interest in tech. Learn why women need to take risks and embrace failure to give them the courage to crash through the glass ceiling or start a new business. Sandy and Reshma will share the recent findings from an IBM research report on “Advancing Women” as well as their own experiences and advice with 5 career hacks to help you get ahead, because talent is not enough. Whether you are a woman or man, parent or business owner, this is a must-see session.

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GEEK GIRLS ARE CHIC!5 CAREER HACKS

Sandy Carter Founder of Super Women’s Group

Reshma SaujaniCEO/Founder of Girls Who Code

34%Better Return to Shareholders

35% Higher Return on Equity

When women are in leadership positions

Women with computer science degrees trending downward

Today 1984

12% 37%

This impacts everyone – The 3 Ps

Pre-CollegeParents, including

DWDs (Dads with

Daughters)

Professionals

5 Critical Career Hacks

1. It’s not just about talent

2.Sit in the front row

3.Don’t debunk the zombie

4.Undertake the critical job assignment

5.Have a POV

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GEEK GIRLS ARE CHIC!5 CAREER HACKS

with Sandy Carter and Reshma Saujani