Financial technology platform CommonBond is advancing social change with the launch of Women in Tech Week in New York City, running from October 9th to October 15th. They are partnering with Duolingo, ClassPass, Birchbox, and Betterment, and well as receiving the endorsement of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, which recognizes the accomplishments of women in technology to inspire others to pursue careers in the field.
“Women in Tech Week will ensure attendees can access valuable information to help advance their careers while also encouraging the next generation of women leaders to pursue careers in the industry,” said Mayor de Blasio. “I am proud to join in applauding CommonBond and all of this event’s organizers for continuing to accelerate the growth of New York’s diverse tech industry as we strive to build a more equitable and inclusive tomorrow.”
The week-long event is broken into three parts. The first was a whitepaper survey of over 600 females in the tech field asking what women want in a tech workplace. The results found that women want to be in more leadership roles, have better planning processes for long-term careers, and desire more professional development and training opportunities.
The second part directly supports women in tech fields through a social media campaign, with CommonBond donating to Girls Who Code for every post on social media that answers why women are proud to either be in tech fields or support those that are.
The final part of the week is an event for female founders on Ada Lovelace Day, October 10th, celebrating the achievements of women in STEM fields. Founders from companies like WayUp, PolicyGenuis and The Muse will be there to talk to professionals and students interested in technology careers about their stories in the industry.
