Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani
Jun 3, 2019
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, shares her insights on overcoming the challenges women face in tech. She discusses the impact of perfectionism on young girls, the need for diverse role models, and advocates for more inclusive hiring practices. Saujani highlights the positive cultural shifts required in tech and stresses empowering future female leaders through coding education. She also addresses how major companies can change the landscape for women in the industry, particularly in the wake of #MeToo.
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60 Minutes Controversy
- Reshma Saujani explains how Girls Who Code was excluded from a 60 Minutes story on coding.
- The story focused on Code.org and Microsoft, overlooking women's contributions to coding.
Access Isn't Enough
- Simply providing coding programs isn't enough to close the gender gap in computer science.
- Girls need exposure to role models and coding education tailored to their interests.
Pipeline Problem Myth
- Despite increased participation in coding programs, the percentage of women in tech remains low.
- This is due to persistent cultural issues and biases within tech companies.
