Techdirt Podcast Episode 286: How GirlCon Is Fighting To Empower Women In Tech

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It's no secret that the tech industry has lost much of the diversity that was present in its early days and grown into a male-dominated field rife with sexism and gender disparity. Today, many people are work to change this — and one such effort is the GirlCon, which is holding its fourth annual conference for women in tech from June 27th to 30th this year. On this week's episode, we're joined by GirlCon co-founder Kyla Guru and co-director Vidya Bharadwaj to discuss this year's event and the ongoing fight to empower the next generation of women in tech.

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    Anonymous Coward, 15 Jun 2021 @ 3:04pm

    Women would rather marry a CEO than become one.

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    Anonymous Coward, 15 Jun 2021 @ 3:33pm

    Girl-con is correct, there's alrrady tons in girls in tech, this here us just about pushing a matriarchy.

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    Anonymous Coward, 15 Jun 2021 @ 4:58pm

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    Good job. Would you like a gold star?

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    Anonymous Coward, 15 Jun 2021 @ 5:03pm

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    The cry of the privileged.

    It's like Jack London meets H. P. Lovecraft.

    My heart just bleeds a river for you.

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    Anonymous Coward, 16 Jun 2021 @ 8:56pm

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    That’s nice grandpa. It’s time for your nap.

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    fairuse (profile), 16 Jun 2021 @ 11:18pm

    Opinion : I deal with stupod [sic] too much

    Before I listen i would like to say - Don't be stupid, stupid - I jacked https://twitter.com/PhillyD tagline.

    Now I shall enjoy the show.

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    Anonymous Coward, 17 Jun 2021 @ 2:54am

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    Nice try, John Smith.

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