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About Us

Welcome! 

Women in Emerging Tech is the first initiative of its kind dedicated to the support and empowerment of women in emerging technologies.

We host curated events, networking sessions, and education workshops in our quest to help women in the field of emerging technology find support, exposure, and mentorship.

We aim to promote inclusion, conscious leadership, support, diversity and progressive advancement of women.

Why Women In Emerging Tech 

  •  In 2018, 20% of all jobs in technology were held by women.

(Source: Small Business Trends)

  • 74% of girls express a desire for a career in STEM fields.

(Source: TechCrunch)

  • 18% of Computer Science bachelors at major universities in 2016 were women.

(Source: Ncwit)

  • 25% of all leadership positions in technology were held by women in 2015.

(Source: Statista)

  • In 2015, only 11% of all executive positions in Silicon Valley were held by women.

(Source: Business Insider)

  • 85% of Facebook’s global tech-related jobs are occupied by men.

(Source: Business Insider)

(Source: Business Insider)

  • In 2016, only $1.46 billion were invested in companies with female leads.

(Source: Observer)

(Source: techjury)