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Tech Ladies Talk: Amanda Perino on Rethinking Presence

Start by Speaking Their Language: How Cris Dobbins Turns Cross-Functional Chaos into Clarity

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Aug 28

Tech Ladies Talk: Rebecca Pino on Expanding Women’s Relationship with Money

Ahead of this year’s Tech Ladies ICON Conference, we’re diving into the careers and journeys of some of our featured speakers. Next up: Rebecca Pino, founder of Money Her Way, on breaking out of the scarcity mindset, rethinking our financial choices, and helping women align money with their values.

Aug 25

Tech Ladies Women in AI Report 2025

The Tech Ladies 2025 Women in AI Report highlights women’s underrepresentation in AI roles and funding, the cultural and adoption barriers they face, and offers practical strategies and inspiring examples to ensure women lead in shaping the AI-powered future.

Aug 15

Tech Ladies Talk: Amanda Perino on Rethinking Presence

Ahead of this year’s Tech Ladies ICON Conference, we’re diving deeper into the careers and journeys of some of our featured speakers. Next up: Amanda Perino, Executive Director of the Rails Foundation, on Rethinking Your Presence in the Workplace, encouraging women to claim space, share their expertise, and make their voices impossible to ignore.

Aug 6

Extraordinary Ability Immigration for Women in Tech: O-1 Visas and the EB-1A Green Card

When it comes to the world of tech, the United States has always held a strong position amongst the world’s most powerful launchpads for breakthrough tech careers, and that population of tech leaders continues to become increasingly female.

Jul 30

Start by Speaking Their Language: How Cris Dobbins Turns Cross-Functional Chaos into Clarity

Ahead of this year’s Tech Ladies ICON Conference, we’re diving deeper into the careers and journeys of some of our featured speakers. Next up: Cris Dobbins, a fractional Product & Experience Executive for early-stage AI and developer-tool startups.

Jul 29

Inner Blocks vs. Outer Blocks: Understanding What’s Holding You Back

This blog shares key insights from a Tech Ladies workshop hosted by Kara Glassman, organizational psychologist practitioner and an ICF-accredited leadership coach, focused on understanding inner blocks versus outer blocks — the mental and external barriers that can hold us back as leaders. Read on to learn how to identify these blocks, what makes them different, and explore why women often internalize challenges. Below you can discover practical strategies for reframing limiting beliefs to build resilience and confidence as leaders.

Jul 21

Why a Company’s Employment Value Proposition Matters for Your Career

At Tech Ladies, we know how important it is to find a role that’s more than just a job—it’s a place where your values, skills, and goals align. That’s why we want to talk more about what an Employment Value Proposition (EVP) is and why it matters to you. An EVP is what a company offers in return for what employees bring to the table. It’s a clear snapshot of what makes a workplace unique beyond the job description. For our partners at Possible Finance, that includes meaningful, mission-driven work, real ownership, and a strong, supportive culture built to last. For job seekers, understanding a company’s EVP is a powerful way to figure out if a team is the right place for you. What do they prioritize? How do they invest in your growth? What kind of impact can you have there? If you're looking to build a career with purpose, Possible Finance’s EVP is worth a closer look. Read more below!

Jul 10

Joining a Startup with Purpose: Why the Founder’s Mentality Matters

At Tech Ladies, we love partnering with mission-driven companies like Possible Finance—where values truly guide actions and every new hire plays a key role in building the company from the ground up. In this post, we dive into the Founder’s Mentality. For anyone navigating the job search, especially in the startup world, there’s a powerful takeaway here: the most impactful roles often come with ambiguity, challenge, and opportunity. Companies like Possible Finance aren’t just hiring someone to do a job, they’re looking for people ready to help shape what comes next. If you're someone who wants to do meaningful work, grow through challenges, and help build something that lasts, this post is for you.

Jul 2

From UX Researcher to Founder: Lizzy Palmer on Building a Cycle Syncing Fitness App

Sync N is looking for a Founding Engineer to join our core team and build a category-defining FemTech product. If you're a passionate, driven engineer who connects with our mission, we'd love to hear from you! Connect directly with Lizzy at lizzy@syncn.app.

Jun 26

Why A Culture Add Matters More Than A Culture Fit

At Tech Ladies, we teamed up with our employer partner, Possible Finance, to explore what makes a candidate stand out—not just on paper, but in how they connect to the team and mission. This blog breaks down the idea of culture add, focusing on the unique value someone brings rather than how well they "fit." For job seekers, there’s a clear takeaway: strong interviews aren’t just about experience. They’re about curiosity, alignment, and authenticity. Read on to learn how Possible approaches values-based hiring—and how you can show up with intention in your job search.

Jun 25

"I Was the Only Woman in the Room": Dr. Janine Lee on Belonging, Burnout, and Building a Better Workplace for Women of Color in Tech

This blog post is a recap of a powerful conversation from our Tech Ladies Talk Live series featuring Dr. Janine Lee, an award-winning global leader in Learning and Development (L&D) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). With nearly two decades of experience driving transformational change in the tech industry, Dr. Janine joined us to share her insights on leadership, belonging, and how women in tech can navigate change while staying true to themselves.

Jun 19

Opening Doors Together: Tech Ladies & Possible Finance

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Possible Finance!

Jun 12

Beyond Numbers: How Storytelling Supercharges Leadership Impact

Leadership is more than just strategy, data, and decisions. At its core, it’s about connection, the kind that sparks trust, empathy, and inspiration. In a recent Tech Ladies webinar, Dipti Patel explored “The Power of Storytelling in Leadership” and revealed how sharing stories can amplify your influence and help you truly connect with your team and audience. Storytelling isn’t just a nice-to-have skill; it’s a leadership superpower that builds bridges, motivates action, and transforms data into meaning. Let’s dive into the key takeaways and why every leader should master the art of storytelling.

May 14

Choosing to Stay — But On Your Terms

A reflection on the Tech Ladies webinar “Make Work Work For You: How to Hold It Down (Instead of Burning It Down),” hosted by Grace Fabian. In today’s hustle-driven work culture, we talk a lot about quitting — quitting toxic jobs, bad bosses, or unsustainable careers. And while those exits can be necessary and even lifesaving, we don’t talk nearly enough about what it means to stay. Especially when staying isn’t about giving up, but about choosing to hold it down, intentionally and on your own terms.

Mar 26

Tech Ladies Talk: Heidi, Workplace Investing Digital Platforms at Fidelity Investments

In our most recent installment of Tech Ladies Talk, we sat down with Heidi at Fidelity Investments!

Mar 24

Inside CarGurus’ New Hybrid-Ready HQ: A Workplace Designed for Everyone in Tech

CarGurus, a proud Tech Ladies partner, has unveiled its stunning new Boston HQ—designed for collaboration, flexibility, and inclusivity. With a focus on hybrid work and employee well-being, this office sets a new standard. 🚀✨

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Mar 20

5 Steps to Advance Your Career and Thrive in Leadership

Advancing in your career and stepping into leadership doesn’t have to mean overworking or burning out. The insights in this guide come from a Tech Ladies webinar in partnership with Maya Sharfi, an executive and career coach dedicated to helping women in design, tech, and innovation land senior leadership roles and thrive.

Mar 6

Women Building the Future: Emerging Founders & Managers in Startups & Venture Capital

The startup and venture capital landscape has evolved over the past decade, yet challenges remain—especially for women in the industry. To explore these shifts and what lies ahead, we hosted Women Building the Future: Emerging Founders & Managers Shaping Startups & Venture Capital in partnership with Venture5 Media. This panel featured two female founders and two emerging female venture capital managers, who shared their experiences navigating growth, fundraising, and the obstacles that still exist. If you missed it, you can catch the full recording here.

Mar 6

Why Invoice Compute is Tricky: A Coffee Shop Analogy

In our latest Tech Ladies San Francisco Meetup, Jenny L, an engineer at Metronome, broke down the challenges of invoice computation and usage-based billing using a clever analogy. If you missed the event, don’t worry! Here’s a recap of the key points and a link to the full recording.

Mar 5

Navigating Your Financial Future While Preparing for a Layoff

If you're reading this, you might be feeling some instability in your career. Maybe your company has announced upcoming layoffs, or perhaps you've noticed the warning signs. With constant news about workforce reductions, it's natural to feel uncertain. However, the best way to regain control is to take proactive steps to secure your financial future. Here are my key takeaways from a Tech Ladies webinar featuring Erika Ho, head financial coach at Holy Path to Fire, on "How to Plan for a Tech Layoff: Navigating the Financial Impact and Planning Your Next Steps."

Feb 25

Mastering Technical Literacy for Women PMs and Product Leaders: Key Skills You Need to Know

In a recent Tech Ladies webinar, Irene Yu, CEO and Founder of Skiplevel, shared some great tips on how women in product management and leadership can level up their technical skills. Irene is a full-stack software engineer who's worked at Amazon and with various companies across the tech world. Since 2019, she’s been helping PMs, directors, and startup founders build their technical confidence and skills. Irene shared a simple but powerful framework for becoming technically fluent. It’s all about four core skills that help you assess, understand, and communicate technical information effectively. Let’s dive into what they are and why they matter.

Feb 21

Busting Common Resume Myths with Jenn Walker Wall

There’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to resumes, and some common myths just keep getting passed around. But the truth is, crafting a strong resume isn’t as complicated as it seems—it just takes a little strategy and understanding of what works. During a recent webinar with Jenn Walker Wall, career strategist and founder of Work Wonders Careers, she shared some of the biggest resume myths and the realities behind them. Let’s break down those myths and explore the tips Jenn shared to help you make your resume as effective as possible.

Feb 13

Should I Stay or Should I Go? — Key Takeaways from Grace Fabian Vigeant

Should I make it work where I am, make a small pivot, or start fresh in my career? While there’s no perfect answer to these questions, there’s your intentional answer. In Grace Fabian's webinar presented to the Tech Ladies community, she covered three strategies to get clarity, and move forward with confidence:

Feb 6

How to Identify Your Fear Response According to Ashley Paré

One of my key takeaways from the Tech Ladies webinar, Thriving Beyond Limits: Earn a Gold Medal in Resilience, hosted by Ashley Paré, was understanding how our nervous system responds to fear.

Jan 30

Event Recap: Building Confidence and Navigating Career Challenges as an Immigrant in Tech

At a recent Tech Ladies event, Tech Ladies Talk Live: How to Navigate Building a Career as an Immigrant, Aizada Marat, Founder & CEO of Alma—a platform dedicated to transforming immigration services for global talent—shared valuable insights on how to build confidence and navigate career challenges, particularly as an immigrant in the tech industry. The event wrapped up with a live Q&A, where Aizada provided additional practical advice on securing work visas. If you’re navigating the visa process, be sure to watch the recording linked in this blog for more detailed advice!

Jan 24

"Personal Branding for Women in Tech Who Hate Personal Branding” with Sarah Ing

Last week, I attended an insightful webinar led by Sarah Ing on personal branding, especially for those of us who aren’t naturally drawn to the idea of “selling ourselves.” It completely reframed how I think about personal branding, and I’m excited to share some of the top takeaways that stood out to me.

Dec 18

From 401(k)s to Financial Freedom

How we relate to our finances plays a huge role in this, too. We recognize that everyone’s financial journey is shaped by their experiences and financial attachment style. Whether you’re someone who anxiously tracks every penny or avoids checking your accounts altogether, understanding your relationship with money is the first step to building a healthier financial future.

Dec 12

Tech Ladies Work-Life Balance Report 2024

The Tech Ladies 2024 Work-Life Balance Report offers critical insights into the balance between personal and professional life for women in tech. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities women face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives, aiming to empower individuals and inform organizational strategies for creating supportive workplaces!

Dec 10

Top 9 Emerging Cities for Women Pursuing Tech Careers in 2025

Check out which cities in the US are emerging as top locations for women in tech!

Nov 18

Tech Ladies Talk: Shreya Bakliwal, Founder of Women Who Build & Venture Investor

We sat down with Shreya Bakliwal for our most recent addition of Tech Ladies Talk!

Nov 14

11 Tools to Enhance Your Team's Productivity and Earn You the Title "World's Best Boss"

Working in Tech can be very exciting and rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. With many teams running lean due to layoffs, employees are feeling the pressure and often struggle to deliver their best work while managing burnout.‍ What can you as a manager do to help with this? After all, you’re plenty burned out yourself!‍ You can get back to the core of what has always made tech an exciting industry - innovation and problem-solving.

Nov 5

Tech Ladies Talk: Alex Swift, Director of Analytics Engineering and Data Science at HubSpot

In this Tech Ladies Talk interview, Alex Swift, Director of Data Science and Analytics Engineering at HubSpot, shares her journey through tech and social impact roles, emphasizing the importance of purpose, mentorship, and balanced leadership both at work and at home.

Oct 30

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 5 of 5)

If you’ve been following the five-part series so far, congratulations on making it to the end! If you’re just joining and would like to catch up on parts one, two, three or four first, please feel free and then come back to this once you’re ready.

Oct 17

Tech Ladies Talk: Lindsay Dorf, Founder and CEO of Astor

In this Tech Ladies Talk interview, Lindsay Dorf, founder and CEO of Astor, shares her journey from engineering to finance, offers advice on investing and entrepreneurship, and highlights the importance of building long-term financial confidence!

Oct 16

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 4 of 5)

This is the midpoint in a five-step process called the WEIRD process that we’re applying toward gaining career clarity and determining what’s next. As a career coach, I love helping people discover next steps that energize them. Figuring this out can be a challenging task, especially if you haven’t followed a cookie-cutter career path.

Oct 15

Tech Ladies Salary Report 2024

The Tech Ladies 2024 Salary Report offers critical insights into the compensation landscape for women in tech, highlighting gaps in pay, equity, and career growth opportunities. With key findings on salary trends, networking, and mentorship, the report provides actionable recommendations for both employees and employers to foster more equitable workplaces.

Oct 1

Tech Ladies Talk: Keren Baruch, Director of Product @ LinkedIn

Keren Baruch, Director of Product at LinkedIn, shares her journey into product management, key advice for aspiring PMs, and her insights into the future of tech. Learn how Keren’s resilience, curiosity, and innovative thinking have shaped her career, and discover her vision for the evolving role of AI in product management.

Sep 25

Navigating Career Crossroads: To stay as an Individual Contributor or Become a Manager?

As a technology professional, there will come a point when you wonder whether to continue growing as an Individual Contributor or transition into a management role. At the mid-career level, this decision can be particularly challenging, as the path you choose can significantly impact your career and life.

Sep 20

Tech Ladies Talk: Lillian Zuo, Director of Product @ ClassPass

Lillian Zuo, Director of Product at ClassPass, shares her journey from consulting to product management, her strategies for career growth, and her passion for advocating for women in tech. Discover how she navigated challenges, led impactful teams, and offers actionable advice for women looking to thrive in the industry.

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Ideate and Implement (Part 3 of 5)

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Educate on Solutions (Part 2 of 5)

The second step in the WEIRD Process is Educate on Solutions. During this phase, we explore and research various options and paths we can pursue in an actionable way toward achieving our goals. We then run small tests on some of these in the third step, Ideate and Implement.

Sep 18

Get WEIRD to Plan Your Career: Want to Change (Part 1 of 5)

Career planning is like embarking on a great adventure. Whether you have a map and a destination in mind, or you’re exploring uncharted territory with only your heart and the stars to guide you, it can feel daunting to get started. What would you tell a friend feeling overwhelmed upon contemplating their career plans? Would you quote Lao Tzu and say, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” ask what the easiest forward-moving task is and cheer them on as they check it off their list? Would you listen to them vent about their challenges and invite them to sit with their feelings without judgment? Or would you offer to tackle the challenge together and revisit your own career plans at the same time?

Aug 13

Navigating Career Crossroads: Individual Contributor VS Management

Turn your review into a great opportunity for professional development and align with your manager

Jul 12

How to Tell an Empowered Career Story by Finding and Defining Your Throughline (Cee Reel, Cultivate Your Weirdness)

Designer and coach Cee Reel on using storytelling to define your career throughline

Jun 14

The Ultimate Job Search Course for Women in Tech

The Tech Ladies Job Search Course equips women in tech with expert-led resume optimization, job search strategies, interview prep, salary negotiation tactics, and a supportive community to land their next role with confidence.

May 17

Making Networking Work For You (Rachel Serwetz, WOKEN)

Rachel Serwetz from WOKEN shares seven steps to make networking work for you.

Mar 1

Guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

The Tech Ladies Guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) equips ERG leaders with the strategies, tools, and support needed to build, grow, and sustain impactful employee communities within their companies.

Jan 20

Should SWEs be paid for on-call time?

What you should expect if you're an engineer expected to be available 24/7