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Role Model: Ire Aderinokun
Ire Aderinokun is an independent User Interface Engineer from Nigeria. She is an invited Google Expert specialising in Web Technologies, a co-founder of Helicarrier (YC S18), building cryptocurrency infrastructure for Africa and working on several projects… Read More
Role Model:
Detty Berta
Detty’s journey led her from medicine to combining pharmaceutical science with tech, pharma leadership to Chief Strategy Officer, and finally to founding her own specialty consultancy company. She openly shares her experiences and insights as a successful professional, leader and transgender woman… Read More
Role Model:
Eva Selamlar
Eva Selamlar-Leuthold is committed to innovation and has headed the Head Financial Innovation Desk at the Swiss Confederation since September. When it comes to promoting women, she started at a young age… Read More
Role Model:
Theresa Pham
Born in Northern Germany and raised in a Vietnamese family, Theresa Pham embarked on a diverse journey across Europe. From Unilever internship to entrepreneur, she shares insights on personal experiences, tech, routines and her role models… Read More
Role Model:
Maja Stamenkovic
Maja holds a Master’s in Computer Science, has a passion for solving problems, and is an IT consultant in Zurich. She advocates for women in tech, promoting bravery and seeking supportive role models… Read More
Role Model:
Ipek Sahiner Schlecht
Ipek studied Computer Engineering at Istanbul University, worked in telecom and is now COO at Profila, a customer data relationship and permission marketing platform … Read More
Role Model:
Carmen Jenny
To Carmen, it is all about circularity, fashion and tech and to bridge more than one gap by growing a network of innovators, fashion experts, thought leaders and consumers… Read More
Role Model: Carolin Maier
Exposure to a future-oriented, solution-focused approach to problem-solving ignited Carolin’s passion for technology, fueled her desire to learn more, and eventually lead her to found her own industrial tech startup together with two like-minded co-founders… Read More
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Know-ledge
Thriving in the Face of Ladder-Kickers
Let’s look into an unpleasant aspect of the professional journey: thriving despite the presence of ladder-kickers. We have 10 tips that will help you to overcome obstacles and carve our own way… Read More
The Rise of the Rapunzulas
Rapunzulas are women who have climbed the ladder of success and, instead of kicking it away, actively create pathways for others to follow. Learn how to be one yourself… Read More
Test: Is Your Workplace Holding You Back?
Feeling held back at work? Take our quick test to uncover if you are facing adversity in your workplace that is hindering your progress… Read More
Navigating the Storm: How to Deal with Adversity
Whether it is navigating a hostile work environment, confronting microaggressions, or simply working at a company failing to recognize your value: we have tips to empower yourself when facing adversity… Read More
15 Lesser-Known Facts About Ada Lovelace
15 lesser-known facts about the pioneering woman often referred to as the world’s first computer programmer… Read More
Impostor Syndrome: Employee Empowerment Strategies
Impostor Syndrome is not an issue that employees should bear the burden of solving on their own. Cultivating a culture that actively prevents Impostor Syndrome is a fundamental part of an employer’s duty to care for their employees’ well-being and ensure their long-term success… Read More
Breaking down Communication Barriers
Diversity and inclusion have become key priorities for many, but one significant obstacle stands in the way: communication barriers. We’ll explain how to break them down… Read More
The Power of Self-Care
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s time to prioritize yourself with our 40 Essential Self-Care Tips You Need to Try… Read More
Opinions
A Chat with ChatGPT about Societal Issues
Can you have a casual chat with ChatGPT? WE SHAPE TECH’s Board Member Angela gave it a try and discussed topics like diversity, mental health, underrecognized women and polite language… Read More
Finding What Makes You Happy – A Personal Account
Read the very personal account of Natalie, working mom of two that decided to add a masters degree to her workload that ultimately will enable her to follow the career that makes her happy… Read More
The Butterfly Metaphor
How does successful change happen? Is it with a strong push from outside? We think not. And what’s a butterfly got to do with it?… Read More
Commemorating Famous Women
So far, numerous streets are dedicated to famous men, not many to women. But this is about to change. And of course we looked into Women in Tech that deserve “their own street”… Read More
Diversity –
A Shout-out to Our Community
It’s time for your voice to be heard, dear fellow shapers and shakers: share some insights with us and tell us what diversity means to you!… Read More
Zwischen Lieben und Hassen – ein Techstudium in Südafrika
Im Rahmen meines Masterstudiums bei der FHNW in Olten habe ich die Möglichkeit ein “Semester abroad” zu studieren… Read More
Voicing Ambassador: Beat Seeliger
Beat strongly believes that products developed by diverse teams are superior and that the equality gap in our community must be narrowed… Read More
Frauen in Vietnam – ein persönlicher Eindruck
Als Tourist lässt man sich sehr einfach über vieles hinweg täuschen, aber in der tagtäglichen Praxis sind die Rechte der Frauen leider nicht viel wert… Read More
News
New Advisory Board Member at WE SHAPE TECH
Petra Ehmann, Board Member of We Shape Tech, moves into Advisory Board of WST … Read More
WST Collaborates to Bring Women Back to Work
WST is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Salesforce’s program “Bring Women Back to Work”, aimed at up- and re-skilling women after maternity leave and to augment their chances to get a part-time job in tech… Read More
I Do! Marriage for All
If there has ever been an important vote underlining equality and diversity, this is it! Learn why you should vote on 26 September 2021 and ask yourself: Who are we to decide who gets to marry?… Read More
Time’s up for the Equal Pay Analysis
“By July 2020: Ensure equal pay within the company.” At the end of June 2021 time’s up for companies to do an internal analysis of how equal the pay between genders really is. Buckle up, this is going to be interesting… … Read More
From Our Events
Take Aways #wetechtogether Workshop 2023
Read the key take aways from the workshop at #wetechtogether that resonated deeply with both us and our participants: Hacks on how to stop sabotaging your personal growth… Read More
A Sizzling Summer Get-Together
Under the evening sun at Sphères in Zurich West, a relaxed get-together brought together over 40 individuals, eager to form meaningful connections and celebrate diversity… Read More
Fireside Chat with Janina Kugel
Janina Kugel – exceptional leader who leads with passion, courage and optimism – left us with great insights, food for thought and even more positive feelings of hope and happiness… Read More
Role Model Event December 2021
It is proven that seeing female role models heavily impacts career decisions of other women. That is why we host our “Role Models Events” with women who made it to the top and shared their stories. One thing we may say: all of them are successful in their field and all of their careers look different… Read More
#WeTechTogether Conference and Workshop on Visualizing Data with Splunk
At the Beginning of October WE SHAPE TECH was part of the #WeTechTogether Conference! We experienced a day full of inspiring keynotes, panels, knowledge sessions, networking and workshops… Read More
Lunch & Learn Take Aways: Corona Tracing Apps
Before our summer break, we had the great pleasure to hear insights about the Corona Tracing app from Ivette Djonova, project manager at Economiesuisse responsible for consumer politics and data privacy topics… Read More
Lunch & Learn on Blockchain with Fabian Portmann
Our first digital edition of our new Lunch & Learn series kicked off with a webinar about Farmer Connect… Read More
Opening Doors with Curiosity and Code
We Shape Tech and Master 21.Academy opened the doors in the second week of October 2019 for their fourth annual “Keep calm and learn how to code during CodeWeekEU” evening… Read More
Inspiration
Inspire
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
AI-Assisted Coding
Thoughtworks’ Technology Podcast explores the real-world impact of generative AI in software development. Hosts Prem Chandrasekaran and Neal Ford, alongside Chief of AI Mike Mason and Global Lead Birgitta Böckeler, dissect its current applications, effectiveness, and influence on developer practices. Dive into the nuanced reality of AI’s role in shaping workflows… Read More
Measuring AI’s Transparency
Stanford University measured the transparency of top AI foundation models–all failed… and when transparency goes down, bad things can happen… Read More
Betting on the Future of AI
Sarah Guo, founder of VC firm Conviction, joins Big Technology to talk about generative AI, where the opportunity for new investment lies, and whether the fears surrounding AI are grounded in reality… Read More
The Future of Digital Trust
This episode explores some new concepts in digital trust, such as decentralized identity, privacy protection and identity ownership… Read More
Coding Is an Art
GirlsCodeToo is a non-profit organisation, who supports and encourages girls to explore a career in tech, by introducing them to software tools, different coding languages and more… Read More
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