Maryum Styles’ Post

How do you feel after a networking event? Inspired or exhausted? I am inspired and riding high after last night's Happy Hour for Female Founders at Chicago Tech Week hosted by Ari Krzyzek and Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling, fellow members in The Female Founder Collective 10th House. I met so many inspiring women as we got to know each other and shared about our work, celebrating wins together, and asking "how can I help" when we candidly shared challenges. Because this was instantly a safe space with women - founders, partners, and, yes, consultants - wanting to help each other make a difference and drive positive change in tech. Thank you, Ari and Kelsey, for bringing us together to connect! If you need websites that get results or inspiring speakers, check-out Ari's company Chykalophia and Kelsey's company Week of the Website. It's impressive what they can do -- and how quickly their teams get it done! I'll be riding this inspiration straight into today's TechChicago events filled with inspiring speakers and attendees..! #techchicagoweek #femalefounders

There are only a few days left to save £80 on tickets for Computing UK and CRN UK's 2024 Women And Diversity In Tech And Channel Festival! ⏳ 🐦🪱 The early bird discount ends this Friday, 16 August, so book yours before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3AwIr5s. Here are all of the reasons why you should attend the #WomenAndDiversityFestival: - To make new connections and expand your personal network - To learn practical tips on how to advance your career - For advice from industry leaders in the Mentoring Academy - To show your support for increasing diversity within the tech sector - To learn about success stories of improving representation - To find out how to attract more diverse talent to your organisation

There are only a few days left to save £80 on tickets for Computing UK and CRN UK's 2024 Women And Diversity In Tech And Channel Festival! ⏳ 🐦🪱 The early bird discount ends this Friday, 16 August, so book yours before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3WJnRGA. Here are all of the reasons why you should attend the #WomenAndDiversityFestival: - To make new connections and expand your personal network - To learn practical tips on how to advance your career - For advice from industry leaders in the Mentoring Academy - To show your support for increasing diversity within the tech sector - To learn about success stories of improving representation - To find out how to attract more diverse talent to your organisation

There are only a few days left to save £80 on tickets for Computing UK and CRN UK's 2024 Women And Diversity In Tech And Channel Festival! ⏳ 🐦🪱 The early bird discount ends this Friday, 16 August, so book yours before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3M73aj1. Here are all of the reasons why you should attend the #WomenAndDiversityFestival: - To make new connections and expand your personal network - To learn practical tips on how to advance your career - For advice from industry leaders in the Mentoring Academy - To show your support for increasing diversity within the tech sector - To learn about success stories of improving representation - To find out how to attract more diverse talent to your organisation

On this significant day of June 19th, we at OpenQQuantify honor Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As we reflect on freedom and equality, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring that all communities, especially the Black community, have equal access to opportunities and resources and are given the same opportunities as everyone. Technology and electronics have the power to transform lives, driving innovation, education, and economic growth, if used maliciously, they have the power to control wreck chaos. At OpenQQuantify, we are committed to making sure that everyone, not just a select few, can take advantage of these transformative tools. We could NEVER see it another way! Community is more important then the likes of people that use technology to enforce control or their own agendas. Together we are strong; divided, we are weak. Our mission: To bridge the digital divide by providing accessible and affordable electronics and a platform the community can develop embedded systems and electronics on. To support STEM education in underserved communities, inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. To foster an inclusive environment where diversity thrives and every voice is heard. This Juneteenth, let's unite in our efforts to promote equality in technology. By empowering the underserved community with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the digital age, we can build a future where opportunities are limitless and everyone can thrive. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and our commitment to making technology a force for good in every community. Together, we can create a more equitable and inclusive world. #Juneteenth #EqualityInTech #EmpowermentThroughElectronics #OpenQQuantify

We're less than a week away from Venturous Counsel's #TechWeek events and it seems like there is interest... we're at over 250 RSVPs for our Female Founders and Funders Walk in SF, and at about 120 for our event in LA. It's clear that there is a need and a desire in the community for safe spaces for women to connect and form community, and particularly for events that feel beneficial to our health and well-being, like a walk in the fresh air (versus screaming at someone in a crowded bar over an expensive drink). We are tapping into something transformative in the SF and LA startup ecosystems. But these aren't one-offs, they are a continuation of events we've hosted for women founders and funders before tech week (like our April walk pictured below) and will continue to build upon afterwards. That is how you build community. Come be a part of it. #SFTW #SFTechWeek #LATW #LATechWeek (Links to events in comments)

All these great connections make me feel like summer ☀️☀️☀️ A big thank you again to Olivia Neal Howell, Melody Biringer, Cornish College of the Arts for hosting this fun-day workshop last week during the Women In Tech Regatta. I enjoyed facilitating the panel “Human Connection in the Age of AI” I’ll share more of the top themes in a second post but I wanted to cover the most important part, in my not so humble opinion :)))) The workshop was designed, first and most importantly, for each participant to connect with their peers, share their top of minds, and exchange experiences, and this is intentionally where over half of the time was spent. The emphasis here was on holding space to have the conversation, being present, and exchanging with one another is the activation of human connection that is being prescribed. From one-to-one conversations to society at large. Also, the intent of the workshop was to largely create a "yes, and" culture to solidify the understanding there will be no one perfect answer, tool, or formula. And that we get to and will be designing these solutions together and collectively. In creating this culture, it is critical to recognize one is not right nor wrong, both feelings or perspectives can be mutually true, so by saying "yes, and" , we create reverence amongst the community that everyone's values and input are critical. What matters most is finding the connection first, to then work towards solutions. More to come!

We understand that attending conferences can feel intimidating, especially for first-timers. But don't worry - there's so much to gain from these events, from workshops to networking opportunities and even interviews. With a little planning and focus, you'll be able to make the most of your time. Remember why you wanted to attend in the first place, and let us help you navigate everything else. To help you manage your time and expectations, we have compiled a few questions you should ask yourself before buying your conference tickets. Want insight from your peers on a specific conference? Join our free community and connect with other women in tech through our RTC Slack! 🖇 bit.ly/3LpTgK0

  This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to share that we have boosted the careers of over 2,000 female tech professionals through our Women in Technology Community and mentoring programme. With the help of mentoring software from Guider, we’ve been able to scale our organic community into what it is today. We support women in technology with regular meetups, discussion panels, webinars and mentoring partnerships that last. Find out more and join the community today – use the QR code below or find the link in the comments.    #ReedTechnology #ReedWomenInTech #WomenInTech #Technology #IWD24 

  This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to share that we have boosted the careers of over 2,000 female tech professionals through our Women in Technology Community and mentoring programme. With the help of mentoring software from Guider, we’ve been able to scale our organic community into what it is today. We support women in technology with regular meetups, discussion panels, webinars and mentoring partnerships that last. Find out more and join the community today – use the QR code below or find the link in the comments.    #ReedTechnology #ReedWomenInTech #WomenInTech #Technology #IWD24