BDC Meet our 🔥 panelists 👇 Anusha Srinath Mallory McKewen @SarahPo50329977 @naykhera Ziyi Shi Canadian Women’s Network Caroline Topolovec Amanda Foget Lorraine Lotty Pontones

Panelists, we’re so excited to have you as part of this chat today 🙌 Introduce yourselves + tell our guests a little bit about yourselves before we dive into question one! Anusha Srinath Mallory McKewen @naykhera Ziyi Shi Canadian Women’s Network Caroline Topolovec Amanda Foget Lorraine Lotty Pontones

Let's kick things off! Q1. What are some of the key challenges women face when entering and advancing their career within the tech industry, and how can these be addressed? #SaaSChats

Q2. How can we encourage more girls and young women to pursue careers in tech? #SaaSChats

A great #twitterchat about #womenintech being hosted right now by L-SPARK with an incredible group of panelists. Definitely worth joining. Anusha Srinath Mallory McKewen @naykhera Ziyi Shi Canadian Women’s Network Caroline Topolovec Amanda Foget Lorraine Lotty Pontones #SaaSChats

Q3. How has the role of #WomenInTech evolved over the years, and what changes have you seen in terms of opportunities, representation, and leadership ?#SaaSChats

Q4. How can organizations ensure that they are promoting diversity and inclusivity in their recruitment and retention practices, and what strategies have you found to be the most effective in doing so? #SaaSChats

Q5. What impact do you believe women have had on the tech industry, and how has their involvement contributed to innovation and digitalization?#SaaSChats

Q6. How can we ensure that women have equal access to funding and resources to start and grow their businesses? #SaaSChats

Q7. What role do male allies and advocates have in promoting gender diversity and equity in tech, and how can they be better engaged + supported in this effort? #SaaSChats

A7. Huge! One amazing effect of gender diversity is a inclusive, equitable (and often profitable) environment for all - not just for women. Men can help break down barriers and shift existing frameworks so that more women can accede to leadership roles. #SaasChats

Q8. What can be done to address issues of gender bias in the tech industry, and how can we create a more supportive environment for women? #SaaSChats

Q9. What advice would you give to women who are just starting out in their tech careers, and how can they overcome common barriers and obstacles? #SaaSChats

That’s a wrap! We're BLOWN away by today's discussion 🤯 Huge thank you to all our 🔥 panelists and to our partners at BDC for their support + collaboration 🙌 Anusha Srinath Mallory McKewen @naykhera Ziyi Shi Canadian Women’s Network Caroline Topolovec Amanda Foget Lorraine Lotty Pontones