Gold Medal Gymnast Takes On Gender Equality In Silicon Valley: Fighting Bias Through Investment Forbes, Amy Blankson January 25, 2018 Elite athletes are known for their work ethic, their endurance, their passion, and their unparalleled drive to achieve. So, it’s not that surprising that an All-Star gymnast would be drawn to the cut-throat, sink-or-swim world…
Why Turning Tech Pink is Not the Answer Forbes, Amy Blankson January 16, 2018 Jayne Groll is co-founder and CEO of the DevOps Institute and has accumulated a wealth of IT credentials throughout her career. Her 25 years in senior IT management have positioned her as a sounding board for individuals hoping to delve deeper…
Moving Beyond The Girl Who Just Gets Stuff Done: A Paradigm Shift For Career Advancement Forbes, Amy Blankson January 11, 2018 Angela “Angie” Smith was approaching the final hours of college when it was an important to take some time and work to gain experience that she later knew would be invaluable. Never afraid of…
Using Intention to Overcome Intimidation in the Board Room Forbes, Amy Blankson December 6, 2017 Robin Chase is a self-proclaimed transportation entrepreneur and activist. She co-founded both Zipcar, which became the largest car-sharing company in the world, and Veniam, a network company that mobilizes vehicle data. Although Robin’s experience in tech is vast, admittedly, her transition…
Why Women Shouldn’t Have to Justify a Seat at the Table Forbes, Amy Blankson December 3, 2017 Having grown up in Ghana, Abena had always envisioned the ways that African countries could leverage the digital revolution to solve key challenges such as poverty and access to education and healthcare. She saw technology as a key in…
What We Can Learn From Dubai About Overcoming Gender Discrimination In The Field Of Technology Forbes, Amy Blankson November 26, 2017 Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr grew up curious. She couldn’t help but wonder what went on behind the closed doors of the men’s majlis, where women were not permitted. Her father, a prominent figure in Sharjah,…
Understanding the Deeper Stories of Women Execs in Tech Forbes, Amy Blankson November 21, 2017 Three months ago, ex-Google employee James Damore published his highly criticized manifesto about why women are not biologically fit for tech roles. In doing so, he unintentionally did women a favor. He created a lightning rod that has brought unprecedented attention to…
Limit Digital Distractions to Promote Productivity Thrive Global, Amy Blankson October 24, 2017 Did you know that the average attention span of a human has officially dropped below that of a goldfish? Yes, the frequently mocked unintelligent goldfish has an attention span of a brief nine-seconds, while ours now averages at an even briefer, eight. Admittedly this…
How to Increase Empathy in the Digital Era Live Happy, Amy Blankson October 22, 2017 These apps and websites make it easy to spread positivity online. In the last five years, cyber-bullying has seen a drastic increase, leaving parents, teachers and communities concerned. Online communication has created a space for people to openly speak their minds,…
5 Strategies to Increase Focus in the Digital Era Thrive Global, Amy Blankson August 14, 2017 Did you know that the average attention span of a human has officially dropped below that of a goldfish? Yes, the frequently mocked unintelligent goldfish has an attention span of a brief nine-seconds, while ours now averages at an even…