Leading Women in Tech Network
WomenTech Network is one of the world's leading communities for women in tech with more than 9,000 Global Ambassadors representing 179 countries.
70,000 tech leaders have collaborated with the network to date in order to cultivate a diverse global network that reaches 4.5 million people. WomenTech Network strives to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, and mentorship programs. WomenTech Network hosts regular career networking events and a global tech conference for members to connect with like-minded professionals and learn about job opportunities at leading companies that value diversity.
WomenTech Network’s mission is to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, mentorship, and networking events. WomenTech Network is inspiring women to make a difference by building impactful and inclusive technology while introducing them to like-minded people, inspiring speakers, and opportunities at leading companies that aim to create diverse teams and a culture of belonging.
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As a Founding Member of WomenTech Network, Coding Girls is focusing on global impact through empowerment, education and engagement.
As a Founding Member of WomenTech Network, Tech Family Ventures is focusing on global impact through advocating gender diversity in venture capital.
As a Global Partner of WomenTech Network, Founder Institute is focusing on global impact by providing Female Founder Fellowships.
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Women’s Workforce
According to a report by The World Bank, women make up less than 40% of the total global workforce.
Of course, this number differs when you zoom in to specific countries or regions. For example, in the EU the employment rate for women of working age is 66.5 %. While the rate has improved over the years, it’s still less than men (78.1%) and women tend to be employed in lower paying jobs.
Global Workforce
So, What About the Women in Tech Workforce?
We looked to the European Commission’s Women in Digital Scoreboard, a study to assess EU countries' performance in regards to women’s participation in the digital economy covering 13 areas including specialist skills, employment, internet usage, and internet skills.
Then, combining the WiD Scoreboard with findings from the Atomico study on The State of European Tech, we’ve compiled some interesting stats on the state of play for Women in Tech.
Out of the 13 indicators used in the WiD Scoreboard to measure participation, the study shows that there is a gender gap in all 13 with the largest gap being present in ICT specialist skills and employment.
Only 17% of ICT specialists are women.
Only 34% of STEM graduates are women.
Women in the ICT sector earn 19% less than men.
46% of women have reported that they have experienced discrimination in the European tech sector.
Just 22% of participants in tech-related Meetup events throughout the EU were women
In the Atomico report on gender composition by job title for Executive-level positions, the study found just 1 female Chief Technology Officer out of a sample of 175.
93% of the capital invested in tech companies went to all-male founding teams.
The figures in these two reports clearly show the existence of a gender gap in the tech industries and STEM fields. But why? What are the reasons behind the numbers?
ICT Specialists
Pay Gap
Female Founder Investments
Girls Less Likely To Study STEM Subjects At School
Inequality in the workplace begins with inequality in the classroom. Research has shown that the gender stereotyping of STEM subjects such as mathematics and science has a direct link to fewer girls choosing the subjects in both high school and secondary education.
The fact that maths, physics and chemistry are perceived to be more ‘male’ subjects acts as a deterrent for some female students who would otherwise be interested. It also means that girls are less likely to be pushed forward in these areas.
A report by PWC on Women in Tech which looked at the experiences of 2,000 A-Level and university students in the UK confirmed that the view that the gender gap in technology starts at school and continues into further education and beyond.
Here are some of the key findings of the report:
- Just 16% of females in the study had been suggested a tech career compared to 33% of males.
- 83% of high school boys chose STEM subjects, compared to 64% of girls
- Only 30% of females had opted for a STEM subject at university, compared to 52% of the males.
- 27% of female students said they would consider a career in technology, compared to 61% of males.
- Only 3% of females say a career in technology is their first choice.
- Over a quarter of female students said they had been put off from a career in technology because it’s too male dominated.
Graduate Stats
According to data from European Union’s statistics agency, Eurostat, males graduating in science, mathematics, computing, engineering, manufacturing and construction, outnumber female graduates almost two to one.
Even though you have more females going into higher education, when it comes to STEM subjects, that is not the case. While the rate of females graduating in STEM subjects has been slowly increasing, which is encouraging to see, it’s not enough. According to UCAS data, just 35% of STEM students in UK higher education are women.
With the technology and digital transformation taking place, the number of programmes has increased and so has the number of male graduates meaning that little has changed when it comes to overall representation of female STEM graduates.
Overview: Women in Tech Stats
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STEM Graduates
Tech Career Suggested
Tech Career 1st Choice
Social Responsibility & Impact
Our Pledge
We donate 100% of the host fees from all the events we organize around the globe to the Coding Girls Foundation.
Our partners receive a certificate for helping us to prepare women in tech worldwide to start and develop a tech career and to become role models for the next generations.
As part of our social impact goals we strive to increase the representation of girls and women in technology related careers and businesses. We believe that we can achieve gender equality with the help of technology and commit to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
WHO, WHERE AND WHAT?
WomenTech Network is a global community powered by Coding Girls, Tech Family Ventures and Tallocate promoting diversity in tech, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Our events are focusing on diversity talks, networking, interviews and exploration, while connecting female tech talent like engineers, data scientists, designers, product managers and other tech-roles with opportunities at companies that share the same values and put diversity as their top priority.
Are you curious about career development and what the tech-world has to offer? Whether you are actively looking for a job or not, we’ve got plenty of good reasons for you to apply to join our network and events.
Anna Radulovski
Founder at Coding Girls, Partner at Tech Family Ventures, Lead at WTN
Our people are as diverse as
our communities with
+130000 members
worldwide.
We are passionate about
networking and technology
in 179 countries around the world.
Our members create a culture of
inclusion, diversity and belonging
in the workplace, at our events
and in our communities.
Our Partners
WomenTech Network Culture - Seeking Growth
WomenTech Network strives to be the leading global organization for women in technology and allies by providing opportunities for professional growth, networking, and career advancement.
Our values are diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We believe that by working together, we can achieve our goal of making the tech industry more diverse and inclusive for all.
What makes WomenTech Network special is how much we:
- Focus on impact and bold moves by questioning the status quo
- Promote ownership and accountability through informed decision-making
- Communicate candidly and respect diverse perspectives
- Keep a team of people who strive to do their best
- Aim for efficient time management and work-life integration
Focus on impact and bold moves by questioning the status quo
We encourage everyone at WomenTech Network to focus on making impactful and bold moves. We believe that by questioning the status quo and taking risks, our members and employees will be able to achieve greater success. We are committed to supporting their efforts to make positive changes within the tech industry and the world.
Promote ownership and accountability through informed decision-making
We believe that informed decision-making is key to promoting ownership and accountability within our organization. We encourage everyone to seek out data and information in order to make decisions that are in the best interest of our vision, values, and goals. We are committed to supporting our employees and members in their efforts to make informed decisions about the future of our organization and their careers.
Communicate candidly and respect diverse perspectives
We believe that honest, direct, and respectful communication is essential to maintaining a strong and inclusive community. We encourage all members to communicate openly and candidly with one another, while also respecting the diverse perspectives that make our community so strong. We are committed to supporting our members in their efforts to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Keep a team of people who strive to do their best
We believe that it is important to keep only people on our team who are constantly striving for excellence and are working hard to make a positive impact in the world. We believe that this helps us maintain a highly effective team and fosters a collaborative and remote-first environment. We want everyone on our team to be passionate about their work and committed to continuously learning and growing.
Aim for efficient time management and work-life integration
We respect the diverse environments of our members and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to integrate their work and personal lives in a way that works best for them. We aim for efficient time management by making informed decisions as a team, working on the most important thing first, and simplifying everything we do. We believe that this helps us maintain a cohesive environment and allows everyone on our team to feel a sense of belonging.
WomenTech Vision & Values
WomenTech Network strives to be the leading global organization for women in technology and allies by providing opportunities for professional growth, networking, and career advancement.
Our values are diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We believe that by working together, we can achieve our goal of making the tech industry more diverse and inclusive for all.
WomenTech Goals
- Help women in tech to grow professionally and identify career growth opportunities.
- Give recognition to the successes of women in tech and empower them to become leaders and role models in their field.
- Increase the number of women in tech and leadership positions within technology companies and create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.
- Provide a network and safe space for women in tech to connect with each other and collaborate.
- Inspire community leaders who are passionate about making a difference to build local women in tech initiatives for underrepresented groups in tech.
- Stay a relevant and leading resource for women in tech globally.
- Have fun along the way!
We achieve these goals by:
- Organizing conferences, networking events, and workshops.
- Recognizing the achievements of women in tech through awards and scholarships.
- Providing mentorship programs, career advice, and resources to help women succeed in tech.
- Working with diverse and inclusive companies and organizations to become more diverse, and inclusive and help them hire and retain tech talent.
- Advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry by working with the press and media on powerful content.
- Collaborate with other organizations to create a more inclusive tech industry for all.
- Connecting women in tech with each other through our community and career platform.
"Establishing meaningful professional relationships is fundamental to human development and fulfillment. Whether it’s an exciting project, a meaningful career, or an enduring startup relationship, professional connectivity increases the sense of direction and belonging."
Anna Radulovski, Founder at WomenTech Network
Remote-first
WomenTech Network is committed to fostering a Remote-first work culture, enabling our employees to enjoy the best of both worlds - work and life. By embracing Remote work, we are giving our employees the flexibility to choose their own workspace and hours that suit them best. Our Remote-first approach encourages our employees to be more productive and creative in their work. Remote-first working also helps to reduce travel costs, minimize carbon footprint, promote greater diversity and inclusion while providing greater work-life balance. At WomenTech Network we strive to create an environment that is conducive to Remote working and ensure that our employees’ needs are met when they work Remotely. Our Remote-first work culture is an integral part of our commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for all our employees.