Joanna Clay is a reporter for The Orange County Register. Previously she was working with the Los Angeles Register and covered the West Side with a focus on tech and the Silicon Beach phenomena. In this episode we discuss her takeaways and observations in creating the article on Why there aren’t more women in the tech industry (pdf version).
Interview highlights
Article Summary
1. Companies need to advertise opportunities in a way that is appealing to women
2. Girls need messaging from a young age that encourages exploration into engineering
3. Engineering needs to be discussed more in the media and schools
Projects Creating Shifts
Hopscotch — Getting girls excited about tech at young ages
Changing the Conversation -- Initiative to change the way we speak about engineering
Santa Monica Youth Tech Program
VC needs more women too!
oasis summit -- vow to be chic
Jesse Draper and Valley Girl Ventures
Have a good story about tech on the west side? Contact Joanna
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