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Date Published
Author
Katy Wigdahl
Word count
1019
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This year's International Women's Day campaign urges everyone to #BreakTheBias and imagine a gender-equal world where women can thrive without bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. The author, a female CEO of a high-growth tech company, feels a great sense of responsibility to make the path easier for others and has identified three key challenges to overcome: making the industry clearer, educating early, and leveling the playing field. To achieve these goals, it's essential to shift conversations to show the varied career options in tech, educate girls from an early age about technology, and provide a level playing field with proactive focus on diversity and inclusion. The author believes that positive discrimination is necessary to create long-term impact and remove bias in tech innovation. By thinking differently and taking action, individuals can make a difference and lead change in their own businesses.