Women in tech honored for outstanding achievement
Being a high-achieving woman in the world of technology or business requires intelligence, determination, grit and the unwavering belief that success is attainable. “The seed of entrepreneurship begins with a dream, and one dream can transform a million realities,” said Julie Hanna, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. She was the keynote speaker at the Women…
Read MoreAward Recipients Named in Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) recognized seven technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contribution to the technology economy in the Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards held today at the Grand America Hotel. The event, presented by Domo, EY, Vivint Smart Home, EMC, Governor’s Office of Economic Development,…
Read MoreWomen’s Tech Council Honors Leaders for Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges
You can tell a lot about a place by what kind of conversations are taking place there, observed Julie Hanna, keynote speaker at the Women’s Tech Awards Thursday. “[In Utah], I feel like I’m in the future,” Hanna said. “You have a mindset I think is an example for the rest of the world and…
Read MoreInfluence Podcast – Women Tech Council
In this Influence Podcast interview, we know you will sense the extraordinary determination and talent of Cydni Tetro and Sara Jones, two successful entrepreneurs who, in their “spare time” co-founded the Women Tech Council nine years ago, a scrappy not-for-profit that now has more than 10,000 members! With a degree in computer science and an…
Read MoreWomen Tech Council honors Utah women in technology
SALT LAKE CITY— On Thursday at the Grand America hotel, Dr. Shalini Kesar related her story while she was in Salt Lake City for the Women Tech Council Awards. She grew up in India, but came to Cedar City from London nine years ago. “In my college, there were only four girls out of 60…
Read More3 Utah business leaders share the secrets to their success
Becoming a successful leader in business requires strength of mind, an indomitable spirit and the ability to guide others to high achievement. Here are the stories of three women who took different career paths to business success, marshaling their talents, education and work ethic into business success. Their message? Following your dreams requires preparation. Sara…
Read MorePresidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship Julie Hanna to Keynote Women Tech Awards
2016 Women Tech Awards to recognize women leading the technology industry SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council (WTC) is excited to announce Julie Hanna, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, will be the keynote speaker at the 9th annual Women Tech Awards. The event will be held on Thursday, September 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Grand America…
Read MoreMiller Business Resource Center New Site For Women Tech Council
Salt Lake Community College’s Miller Business Resource Center (MBRC) at the Miller Campus in Sandy is now home to the Women Tech Council (WTC). Founded in 2007, the Women Tech Council provides mentoring, visibility and networking for women. “Women Tech Council plays a critical role in elevating women in technology professions,” said Beth Colosimo, Executive…
Read MoreUtah Women in Tech: Let’s Start With the Problem
This is the first in a series of articles Beehive Startups will be publishing on what it’s like to be a woman working in Utah’s technology sector. In 2014, Forbes ranked Utah the best state for business, citing Utah’s roots in the tech industry. Meanwhile, a Wallstreet 24/7 study ranked Utah as the worst place…
Read MoreUtah Women in Tech: What’s Already Happening
So there’s a problem. Not enough women in the tech industry, and definitely not enough women in tech in Utah. And we know things need to change. We need to acknowledge that we have a problem. We need to let women know that they are needed and necessary in the industry. We need to recognize…
Read MoreWomen Tech Council Announces 2016 Award Finalists Driving Technology, Innovation and Business
Winners to be announced September 22 at awards luncheon SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council (WTC) announced today the finalists for the ninth annual Women Tech Awards, a prestigious honor recognizing technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the technology community. The finalists represent 20 women in…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Change One of Utah’s Tech Traditions
It’s no secret that the tech and startup scene here in Utah, and throughout the country, is predominantly controlled by males. While there are many organizations — such as Lean In, which was founded by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg — that have committed to assist women by offering support and inspiration to help them achieve their goals, as a…
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