4 women making waves in the tech world right now If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely the type of person who gets hyped up by seeing other women in tech thrive. Well, we’ve got your regular dose of inspiration and motivation right here. As we continue to weather the storm of 2023, these are […]
Diversity across all workplaces and teams should be something the world is striving for – that much is clear. So, why does it appear we’re seeing increased talk regarding this issue in reference to the Artificial Intelligence space in particular? As AI is progressively making data central to much of our decision-making, this issue talks […]
It’s nothing short of gut-wrenching to know that women remain underpaid and under-represented in tech. The gender gap is a multifaceted issue requiring leadership action, systemic change and an intense re-engineering of the culture to truly shift these deep set biases. But what can be done at ground level? Here are 5 ways you can […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that apps have changed our lives. From finding love to finding your keys, hefty programs on a desktop have transformed into little genius squares within your hands. The best thing about it is: Some of the best apps in the store are female-owned. And it checks out when you […]
Why we should stop and smell the progress. Once more for the people in the back: it’s never been a better time to be a woman in tech. And there’s so much to celebrate whilst looking ahead to what we can drive even further. We’ve detailed how the industry has shifted for the better, and some […]
In 2023, workplace diversity matters. And it’s not just about meeting quotas to make everyone feel nice – it’s about transparently ensuring that all areas of the workforce include a mix of perspectives. This is good business. Global Hiring Trends reported by LinkedIn show that 78% of companies prioritize diversity to improve culture, while 62% […]
The world is desperate for women to step up and take their place. To be represented in boardrooms and beyond. To be appreciated for all they do – in families, in society and in the workplace. This Women’s History Month, join us in acknowledging today’s female trailblazers. They’re not always the women you see featured […]
Even the most successful among us need help to achieve their goals. The people we meet along the way, throughout our career and life, serve as a key tool in opening doors, facilitating introductions, getting that coveted promotion, securing investor dollars and much more. Yup, networking works, and it’s not just your imagination: 85% of […]
2021 was a milestone year for women around the globe. It demonstrated not only what we can achieve in the face of crisis, but also the increasing need for female leadership in our world. According to a UN Women report, female leaders responded more rapidly with measures to help ‘flatten the curve’ of the pandemic […]
Even the most successful among us need help to achieve their goals. The people we meet along the way, throughout our career and life, serve as a key tool in opening doors, facilitating introductions, getting that coveted promotion, securing investor dollars and much more. Yup, networking works, and it’s not just your imagination: 85% of […]
Small and medium size businesses account for 98% of all businesses on the planet and of 50% of global GDP. How is technology helping these businesses innovate, grow and shift in a world where small matters? In today’s episode, Sandy Carter, Amazon Web Services Vice President, WWPS Partners and Programs and Chairman of the Board at Girls in Tech brings us into the world of thinking big for small businesses, mentorship and honoring one’s voice along the journey.
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Girls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the Franz Edelman Laureate for Analytics Innovation, and has been recognized as one of Forbes’ 2016 Digital Influencers and Onalytica’s Top 100 for Cloud and IoT.
Sandy joins me today to highlight the power of expressing yourself and sharing your ideas to the world to change history. She reveals the skills people need to grow in the technology industry and discusses the power of curiosity and asking questions. She explains why women need to prepare for, spot, and seize growth opportunities and describes why women need to support each other. She also shares her journey as a changemaker in the tech industry and underscores the value of having people who support you in changing the world.“If you have all these ideas and don’t express them, you wouldn’t be able to change history. Finding your voice empowers you to create change.” – Sandy Carter
The Creator’s Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs by Amy Wilkinson
Sandy Carter
Book: Extreme Innovation: 3 Superpowers for Purpose and Profit
Book: Get Bold: Using Social Media to Create a New Type of Social Business
Book: The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market
Book: The New Language of Business: Soa & Web 2.0
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