"Tech” is synonymous with opportunity. When women work and lead in tech, they capture—and contribute—their share of that potential.
The vast opportunity in tech reflects not only the far-reaching nature of the industry but also its sheer size: the market cap of the five biggest technology firms exceeds the combined GDP of several major economies. The tech industry is doing critical work, too, addressing climate change, improving health and education, advancing AI, and more. The impact of this work comes in part from the insights, skills, and leadership of women in tech.
When it comes to advancing women’s role in technology, however, there’s work to be done:
There’s no question that the tech industry benefits from the contributions of women. For one thing, adding more women to the workforce increases the overall amount of tech talent available, which is critical given that many tech fields report difficulties in filling positions. Women also bring valuable diversity of insight when they join tech teams, and diversity is a key ingredient in innovation and problem solving. And if tech is built only by men, tech solutions may not serve all of the population well, further illustrating the importance of women in tech.
To reap these benefits, organizations need to do more to attract women to tech jobs—and to retain and promote them. BCG examines the role of women in tech in the articles below.
Web3 is transforming how people present themselves online, yet startup founders and investors are overwhelmingly male. Five measures can help build a more inclusive Web3.
In 2022, BCG partnered with Girls Who Code to launch the Technical Interview Prep Program to promote workforce development and career opportunities for young women in tech.
BCG's Ashley Dartnell and Sophie Lambin, CEO and Founder of Kite Insights, discuss a special report developed by BCG and the Women4STEM Daring Circle to better understand women's participation, leadership and impact in STEM.
Midlevel managers are the pipeline of future leaders in tech, companies often fall short at this key juncture in women’s career paths.
Jessica Apotheker, chief marketing officer of BCG, and Akbar Hamid, co-founder of People of Crypto Lab, explain how the metaverse can combine the best of the physical and virtual worlds to create a seamless immersive experience and make it easier to connect with brands.
There’s a huge opportunity to expand the numbers and capabilities of the cybersecurity workforce by attracting women to the field.
Equitable advancement requires an unbroken ladder at this crucial career stage.
Companies facing intense competition for talent can take concrete steps to attract more women to tech and encourage them on their path to leadership.
In each episode, the podcast’s hosts talk to women in tech leadership about the challenges and opportunities they face in the industry.
Despite recent layoffs, women in tech are aware of their value and know they can take their talents to other organizations.
On this episode of “The So What from BCG,” Neveen Awad, leader of BCG’s Detroit office, explains why we need women in tech and shares insights from her own journey.
Companies can create the workforce they need—and increase the number of women in STEM leadership roles—by offering women more opportunities to build their skills.
When it comes to advancing women in technology, we ask two key questions: Why? How? Our experts have the answers.
