EP#391 - Lisa Stähli & Fabienne Lorenz: How Role Models Drive Women to Tech
Apr 10, 2024
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Lisa Stähli & Fabienne Lorenz from Girls in Tech Switzerland discuss the importance of role models in tech, female networks, future plans for the organization. They emphasize community building, empowering women in tech, sharing personal experiences, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Role models are crucial in inspiring women in tech by providing guidance and relatable experiences.
Building a supportive community and network is essential for women in tech to thrive and succeed in their careers.
Deep dives
Empowering Women in Tech Through Girls in Tech
Girls in Tech, a global organization founded in 2007, aims to attract and retain women in the tech industry to create diversity. Girls in Tech provides a platform to empower women and minorities through events, community building, and support. The organization, including Girls in Tech Switzerland, focuses on bringing people together and highlighting role models to inspire others. By fostering a global network of women in tech, Girls in Tech works towards a more diverse and inclusive tech space.
The Importance of Role Models in Tech
Role models play a crucial role in empowering women and girls in tech by providing inspiration and guidance. They help individuals see possibilities for their own career paths and offer relatable experiences for young women entering the tech industry. Sharing stories and experiences can help individuals navigate their own unique paths and find support in a male-dominated industry. Girls in Tech emphasizes the significance of role models in breaking gender stereotypes and encouraging diversity in tech.
Supporting Women in Tech Career Changes and Founders
Creating a supportive network and community is vital for women transitioning into tech careers or founding startups. Girls in Tech advocates for mentorship programs to provide guidance and allies for women in the tech industry. Encouraging women to share their stories, connect with like-minded individuals, and utilize resources such as the tech phase podcast and diverse books can further support their growth and success in tech.
Lisa Stähli is a board member and Head of Press at Girls in Tech Switzerland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the gender gap in tech. She holds a MSc in Geomatics Engineering from ETH and is currently a Product Engineering Lead at the Esri R&D Center Zurich. Fabienne Lorenz is the co-managing director at Girls in Tech Switzerland, holds a MAS in Marketing Management from ZHAW School of Management and Law, and is currently the Head of Academy at Synpulse.
The Swiss chapter of Girls in Tech was started with the vision of creating a community of like-minded women who could support and encourage one another in Switzerland. It’s part of a larger community of more than 120K people around the world. They provide community, skill workshops and role models to motivate women in their professional journeys.
The conversation in this episode was recorded in April 2023, and was co-produced together with the Female Founders Initiative.