Innovating Women
By Vivek Wadhwa & Farai Chid
The Changing Face of Technology. Diversion Books, 2014.
Summary of Innovating Women book by Vivek Wadhwa & Farai Chid
A revealing evaluation of the systemic gender discrimination against female innovators in technology and how influential women are challenging the status quo to achieve all-inclusive workplaces in the industry and increase success and innovation.
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What do you get from this book? An assessment of the challenges for women in tech and inspiration to rise against inequality
Let go of your unconscious bias and embrace the new reality because innovation is gender-neutral
Women perform best in top executive positions due to their grit, determination, and networking skills
Despite compelling evidence of the value of women in tech, there is gender inequality every step of the way
Female innovators are making landmark differences and inspiring changes on a global scale
Women with careers need reliable support because dueling societal expectations make motherhood challenging
Prevailing sexist views mean women must pay a “female tax” and deal with humiliating publicity and sexual harassment
Choose to only work with respectful allies, no matter your gender, and don’t tolerate sexist behavior
Pushing for policy changes empowers women and girls in tech so they can reach the stars
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Who should read Innovating Women book
- entrepreneurs
- venture capitalists
- corporate executives
- anyone interested in the tech industry
- anyone wanting to learn more about gender imbalance
About the author of Innovating Women
Vivek Wadhwa & Farai Chid
Vivek Wadhwa is a distinguished columnist for the Washington Post and a fellow in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Farai Chideya, a graduate of Harvard University, is a renowned journalist, novelist, and radio personality, as well as host of the three-part special Pop and Politics with Farai Chideya.
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