Women in Tech: Rising Through Economic Chaos with Resilience, Networks and AI Savvy

This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome to Women in Business, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, diving straight into how we're navigating today's turbulent economic landscape in the tech industry—think layoffs at Google, funding crunches amid high interest rates, and AI shaking up everything. Despite women holding just 8.2 percent of CEO spots at big corporations, as noted by the University of Texas Permian Basin's business insights, we're rising with grit and innovation. First, embrace resilience like Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code. In this downturn, she's pushing women to pivot fast—retrain in AI ethics or cybersecurity, fields booming despite cutbacks. Tech giants like Microsoft are hiring for these roles, and her story shows single women entrepreneurs mastering stress through self-care routines that keep burnout at bay. Transitioning smoothly, let's talk funding fights. Venture capital for women-led startups dropped 27 percent last year, per PitchBook data, but powerhouses like Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumble prove persistence pays. She built a billion-dollar dating app empire by networking fiercely at events like TechCrunch Disrupt. Listeners, seek out female-focused funds like All Raise—they're pouring cash into diverse founders navigating inflation's squeeze. Next, build unbreakable networks. Cristy O'Connor and Aggie Chydzinski, hosts of Badass Women in Business podcast, share how mentorship circles turned their ventures around. In tech's male-dominated boardrooms, join communities like Women Who Code or Ellevate Network. These spaces offer real talk on economic headwinds, from remote work policies to salary negotiations, helping you land roles at rising stars like Anthropic. Then, harness innovation amid uncertainty. Glory Waiguru, founder of The Scented Space, pivoted her non-tech background into a thriving brand using digital tools—echoing tech women like Anne Wojcicki of 23andMe, who weathered biotech slumps by betting on data privacy tech. Today, with economic volatility, innovate by blending passions with tools like no-code platforms from Bubble or Adalo to launch MVPs cheaply. Finally, prioritize holistic success. Nicky Denson-Elliott on Women's Business podcast highlights balancing careers with well-being. In tech's hustle, women are redefining wins—think flexible hours at companies like Salesforce, pushing for equity. Lean into your strengths: empathy drives better product design, turning challenges into competitive edges. Listeners, you're the future—resilient, innovative, connected. Thank you for tuning in to Women in Business. Subscribe now for more empowerment. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.