To celebrate International Women's Day, the women of PlanetScale shared their career paths and motivations in a blog post. They hail from diverse backgrounds, including computer science and liberal arts degrees, but their experiences have not defined their paths. Many were sparked by early encounters with computers or technology, such as learning to program in BASIC at age 13. Some thrived in the startup industry due to its atmosphere of fun, iteration, and continuous learning. The women value the impact of their work, the opportunities for growth and development, and the diversity and inclusivity within the company. They want more women to join them and are passionate about making environments welcoming and inclusive for women in tech. Many have achieved significant accomplishments, such as launching products or leading teams, and are proud of their contributions. The team is attracted to PlanetScale's vision for the future, dedication to making databases highly usable, and its open-source community surrounding Vitess. They join the company because of its culture, product potential, and exciting role opportunities.