🚀 TechWM Women in Tech: Shaping the Future Together! 🚀 Yesterday marked the inaugural meeting of the TechWM Women in Tech Special Interest Group spearheaded by the amazing Tara Attfield-Tomes, and we're thrilled to share our ambitious vision for making the West Midlands the go-to region for women to excel in tech! 💫 Here are the five dynamic areas we're focusing on, with our powerhouses already making waves: 👩🏽💻 Tech Influx: Encouraging more women into the tech industry and advocating for changes that enhance retention. 👑 Leadership Leverage: Supporting women into leadership roles through robust sponsorship and mentorship programs. ⚖️ Founder Fairness: Leveling the playing field for female founders by ensuring better access to funding and essential support. 💷 Funding Equality: Playing our part in reshaping the funding landscape, holding funders accountable, and promoting gender equity in financial decision-making. 📣 Amplification Agenda: Shouting loud about the success of women in tech, securing partnerships, and creating PR opportunities that spotlight and celebrate their achievements. Want to be part of this transformative journey? 🚀 Stay updated on our initiatives and be the first to know about our upcoming events by signing up here >>> https://lnkd.in/dWMvFCmN LET'S GO! 💪🏽 Together, we're driving meaningful change in the tech sector. Join us in shaping a future where women thrive! #womenintech #techexcellence #diversityintech #innovationinmotion ✨
What an amazing group of inspiring women! Thank you Tara Attfield-Tomes and team EAST VILLAGE. for taking the lead on this Special Interest Group 🙌
I am sure this group will do great things! You’re starting with an excellent set of people and focus areas
An absolute honour to be part of this amazing female-fuelled team... thank you for having me! I truly believe we can create real, impactful, and meaningful change!
We’re all laughing because I said a really funny joke
Amazing 💪🏽
Looking forward to working with this group in making the West Midlands the go to region for women in tech!! Couldn’t agree with Debbie Assinder more round that table was a bunch of “doers” for sure!! 💜
completely inspirational 👏
West Midlands Enterprise Champion at Enterprise Nation
10moA truly inspirational bunch of women. All prepared to be “doers and not sayers”. Thank you so much Tara Attfield-Tomes for inviting me to be part of this game changing collaboration. I look forward to working with you all and look forward to implementing the agenda to increase the diversity in tech. #mytribe