News & Analysis
Why we need International Women’s Day
We asked a few women in startups what International Women’s Day means to them.
News & Analysis
How startups can push to #BalanceforBetter
“A balanced world is a better world”, internationalwomensday.com tells us, and then asks how us to think about how everyone can “help forge a more gender-balanced world”.
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Over 65 percent of Aussie workforce wants more women in leadership roles – but the culture has to keep up
A survey found over 65 percent of the Australian workforce would like to see more women in leadership roles, with almost half the women women surveyed stating they would like to pursue a leadership role in the future.
Insights
Female founders, go for it! Everyone else, quit the patronising
I recently attended an event encouraging women to get involved in the startup ecosystem at the new Sydney Startup Hub. While I applaud the aim of the event, I left with my blood boiling.
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Australian VCs come together to support women-led startups with office hours on International Women’s Day
To be held at Fishburners on International Women’s Day will be a group session helping founders work through a problem, followed by 1:1 office hour slots.
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International Women’s Day events celebrate achievements of women in tech and look ahead to the future
There is no doubt that there are numerous obstacles facing women in tech and the wider business sphere, but the champagne breakfast events held by Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine in Sydney and Melbourne for International Women’s Day were a celebration of what the group’s members have achieved despite the barriers.
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Indiegogo and Thankyou Group celebrate International Women’s Day with new initiatives
It’s all about women this week as we approach International Women’s Day this Saturday. From political rallies and business conferences, to fashion parades and theatrical performances, March 8th is a day to celebrate the achievements of women across generations and geographical locations.
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International Women’s Day is Coming Up: Supporting Women in Business
I truly believe that if we empower women and give them opportunities to become who they want to be, we will empower communities, nations and shape a better world. Therefore, I always try to encourage men and women to consider supporting another woman in business, whenever they can
