QuantumBloom

This year was all about building a new era for #womeninstem at QuantumBloom and I couldn’t be prouder of all Anne Hungate and I, with a lot of support from others, have accomplished as bootstrapping founders. Here are some of my personal 2024 highlights. → Launched our first Flagship cohort and experienced the joy of seeing our product come to life! → Expanded QuantumBloom's focus on semiconductor industry transformation and enjoyed revisiting my old GaN power semiconductor roots and reconnecting with old colleagues → Co-authored a Newsweek op-ed on why CHIPS Act isn't enough without culture change → Wrote my first Federal grant. We don’t get it, but we got lots of support and a great debrief so we will try again! → Won the North America “Most Impactful Initiative” award with WOMEN IN TECH ® Global and then was a global contender in Paris → Joined National Semiconductor Technology Center with Natcast.org as founding Core Member → Spoke on a The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel twice. Once on the Future STEM Workforce and once on Women Founders in STEM. → Joined the Workforce Advisory Board with Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) → Was the only woman panelist at an International Semiconductor Executive Summits - POWER event - and our panel was a big hit! But missed seeing Anne as master of ceremonies at the N.C. Women in Tech event because of it. → Did the closing keynote at the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) annual Leadership Summit → Watched my middle-school daughter “slay” her science, math, and coding classes. “Yasss, queen.”🫅 Three posts that captured our mission's urgency: "The CHIPS Are Down: Why STEM Employers Must Bet on Women" While initiatives like the CHIPS Act are important, they aren't enough without addressing workplace cultures that drive STEM-educated women away. https://lnkd.in/ep4ZKNc4 "I am an unapologetic working mom" Being a mom makes me better at my job. Being a professional makes me a better mom. Our worlds aren't separate - they're completely intertwined. https://lnkd.in/eMF3B7Dt "Stop trying to fix the STEM education pipeline" Only 28% of STEM grads work in STEM jobs. If we don't fix employers, all that education investment is for naught. https://lnkd.in/e4iR8PhZ In 2025, we're doubling down on our mission and have some exciting announcements coming after the Holidays, so stay tuned. To every employer wanting to become a magnet for STEM talent: ❎The solution isn't just more pipeline programs. ✅It's creating environments where everyone can thrive. Let's build that future together. #WomenInSTEM #Semiconductors #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment

Women who build careers in #STEM professions, especially those who are supported by their families, peers, and leadership teams, drive tremendous impact for their organizations – from enhanced profitability and shareholder value, to increased innovation and brand value. Today, QuantumBloom celebrates and recognizes Teena Piccione as a woman who dedicated her STEM career to building strong teams, resilient technology solutions, and trusted partnerships. Congratulations on your nomination to Secretary of the N.C. Department of Information Technology and State CIO! #womeninstem #womenintech

❗100,000 workers needed ❗85-90% of technical roles held by men ❗95%+ senior leadership roles held by men ❗Growing national and economic security concerns ❗And yet so much upside opportunity to be had The semiconductor workforce is calling for transformation, and we're answering. I'm proud to announce that QuantumBloom is a founding Core Member of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) at Natcast.org, which was set up by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the CHIPS and Science Act. By combining our comprehensive, ecosystem approach to early-career development for #womeninSTEM with NSTC's resources and community, we aim to make the semiconductor industry a destination of choice for the brightest, most diverse minds. #Semiconductors #CHIPS #Innovation 

We at QuantumBloom are honored to be the America’s awardee for the Most Impactful Initiative from WOMEN IN TECH ® Global and to move on to the global competition. Thank you for recognizing the potential of our company and for women in tech everywhere. Xo

We are thrilled to announce the launch of QuantumBloom's inaugural cohort - bringing together 7 women who are ready to reshape the future of technical leadership in America. The statistics tell a story we're determined to change: By age 30, 68% of women leave STEM careers, taking with them the innovation, perspective, and talent our industries desperately need. But gender barriers are meant to be broken. And talent is meant to thrive. Our cohort members come from diverse backgrounds across biotech, engineering, and technology. They're not just participants - they're pioneers and changemakers. ✨ We're not just preparing women for the world; we're preparing the world for women. ✨ To the companies ready to transform their technical talent pipeline, to the leaders committed to real change, and to every woman charting her course in STEM: This is your invitation to join us in creating a future where innovation knows no bounds and talent knows no barriers. Learn more about how we're rewriting the rules: www.quantumbloom.com #WomenInSTEM #Innovation #Leadership #FutureOfTech #WomenInTech #STEM #DiversityInTech Andrea Mohamed Anne Hungate Sarah Kenny

Today's article from the American Society for Microbiology highlights what we know at QuantumBloom: while women earn nearly 50% of STEM bachelor's degrees (woot!), they make up only 35% of the STEM workforce (boo!). The "leaky pipeline" continues to challenge all of us. But, despite the grim realities, there is a lot we can do right now. ASM's article talks about various forms of mentoring that include career, technical, leadership and peer mentors. This is exactly why we built QuantumBloom as a comprehensive ecosystem. We don't just provide one-off mentoring—we create lasting support networks through our program's combination of: • Direct leadership coaching • Peer advisory communities • Manager engagement and coaching • Traditional mentoring As the article notes, "Mentorship, networking and community are critical to ensuring the long-term success and empowerment of women in STEM." We couldn't agree more. That's why we're committed to transforming 500 companies and supporting 80,000 women in building brilliant, boundless careers in STEM. Want to learn how QuantumBloom can help create this transformative ecosystem in your organization? Let's connect. #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInTech #HeyBloomer

Andrea Mohamed and Anne Hungate are proud to found Launched2Lead in this region because Research Triangle Park's environment is highly favorable to diversity. We would love to see all regions put so much emphasis on diversity because that drives better outcomes! Thank you to all the leaders in the region who are making equity possible! Tracy Sternberg, Andrea Fleming, Teena Piccione, Kim Donica, Tracy Doaks, Joan Smemoe, Wendy (Rose) Hartzell, Erin Riggin, Bernice Russell-Bond, Laurie Schaefer, Jo Abernathy, Amanda Barkus, Jacqueline Olich, PhD, Anna Griffin, Shamyla L., Emily Loftin #womenintech #genderdiversity #earlycareer #womenshistorymonth