WG

Women In Tech ® Global

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Company Research Report: Women in Tech® Global



Company Overview


Name


Women in Tech® Global

Mission of the Company


To empower millions of women and girls worldwide to embrace technology and close the gender gap in the tech industry.

Founded


Women in Tech® Global was founded in 2018 by Ayumi Moore Aoki.

Key People in the Company


  • Ayumi Moore Aoki: Founder, President & CEO

  • Bich Van Ngo: Chief Financial Officer

  • Tamuna Kvintradze: Chief of Staff

  • Nadia Mannell: Board member

  • Fernando de Azevedo: Film & Production Director, Founding member

  • Marion Hegarty: Europe Director

  • Marisa Monteiro Borsboom: Chief Legal Officer

  • Melissa Slaymaker: Partnerships & Africa Director

  • Layal El Radi: Events Director

  • Wafeeqa Wahid: WIT-h Director

  • Erno Kiss: IT Director

  • Andrea Derman: Director

  • Yuki Aizawa: APAC Director

  • Monika Rizovska: Community Director

  • Claudia Mendes Silva: Program Director

  • Jessica Freundt: LATAM Director

  • Nino Lortkipanidze: Caucasus & Central Asia Director

  • Ntandokazi Buthelezi: Marketing Manager


Headquarters


88 Ave de Ternes 75017 Paris, France

Offices


The Hague, Cape Town, Kuala Lumpur, Delaware

Number of Employees


No information is available.

Revenue


No information is available.

Known For


Women in Tech® Global is known for its dedication to closing the gender gap in technology and empowering women to embrace STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). It operates on four pillars: education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy.

Products


What Products Do They Offer


Women in Tech® Global offers various programs and platforms categorized into education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy.

High-Level Description of the Products


  • Educational Programs: Comprehensive programs designed to include digital literacy, STEAM education for children, and advanced courses in areas like blockchain technology and cybersecurity.

  • Business Initiatives: Offerings include mentorship programs, high-level global events, networking opportunities, and a talent-hub designed to improve career opportunities. They also provide certifying programs in collaboration with Ecole des Ponts Business School.

  • Digital Inclusion Projects: These projects involve donations of computers and establishing learning centers, as well as offering digital literacy courses.

  • Advocacy Initiatives: Activities include policy influence through partnerships and participation in global forums to support gender equality.


Key Features of Each Product


  • Educational Programs:

  • Kid’s Lab in Cape Verde: Training children in robotics, basic computing, and programming.

  • Women in Tech® MAKEATHON: Trains girls and women across Nigeria in digital and tech skills.

  • Blockchain Academy: Courses on blockchain technology and certification opportunities.

  • Business Initiatives:

  • Mentorship Program: Connects experienced professionals with newcomers in the tech field.

  • Crowdfunding Platform: Provides financial backing for women-led startups.

  • Networking Events: Global events for expanding professional horizons.

  • Digital Inclusion Projects:

  • Learning Centres in Brazil, Burundi, and South Africa: Safe havens with digital training, wifi, and computers.

  • Computer Donations: Over 350 computers donated to schools in underprivileged areas.

  • Philippi Village IT Learning Centre: Provides various digital skills training in South Africa.

  • Advocacy Initiatives:

  • Policy Influence: Engage in dialogue with policymakers and international organizations like UN Women.

  • Global Summits: Host influential summits to catalyze change and promote gender equality.


Recent Developments


Recent Developments in the Company


  • Launch of the Kazakhstan Chapter on September 4, 2024: This new initiative aims to foster gender equality in STEAM fields within Central Asia.

  • Women in Tech® Chile and Japan Chapter Launches: Expanding its global footprint.


New Products Launched


  • WeGrow Program in Panama: Launched on August 7, 2024; designed to support female students and recent graduates in STEAM, offering modules in cybersecurity, emotional intelligence, personal branding, and hackathons.


New Features Added to Existing Products


No specific information is available.

New Partnerships


  • École des Ponts Business School Partnership: Aims to advance women's leadership in technology and business.

  • Other noted partnerships include organizations like UN Women and collaboration with local companies for program support and internships.


Conclusion


Women in Tech® Global is a pioneering organization dedicated to closing the tech industry's gender gap and empowering millions of women and girls globally by 2030. Through a range of initiatives spanning education, business, digital inclusion, and advocacy, the organization continues to make significant strides toward a more inclusive digital world.