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International Women's Day stories

Genia

How less can be more for bootstrapped AI startups

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For bootstrapped AI startups, resisting scale and mastering a tight niche can build stronger products, brands and finances.
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IWD 2026: Why #GivetoGain Is the antidote to the 'knowledge is power' myth

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collaboration
This International Women's Day, #GivetoGain urges tech leaders to swap hoarding knowledge for sharing it, unlocking real power and progress.
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No strings, no control, no hidden expectation: Why support drives women's career success

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hcm
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it industry
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ict sector
Unconditional, expectation-free allyship is vital to keep women in tech and create psychologically safe, genuinely supportive workplaces.
Ella west

Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

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A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.
Maura lightfoot

How women in tech can advance their careers

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Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.
Montresa mcmillan

Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm

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iwd
Canada’s race to secure its AI future hinges on women leading governance, closing talent gaps and building public trust in new technologies.
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A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

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data protection
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vpns
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ransomware
A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
Goldmund6457

Electro‑acoustics, precision audio & women in engineering

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iwd
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opinion
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real time data
On International Women's Day, a leading electro-acoustics expert urges data-driven audio engineering over luxury aesthetics and stereotypes.
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'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

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apple
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blackrock
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iwd
Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.
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The power of representation in cybersecurity

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firewalls
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network security
As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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The rise of women in the channel - how to turn momentum into lasting leadership

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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Women are slowly reshaping cybersecurity's channel, but turning this momentum into lasting leadership demands action at every level.
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The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

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fintech
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rpa
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risk & compliance
In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.
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Women in tech: Why cultural change will unlock real progress in 2026

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hybrid & remote work
In 2026, tech must move beyond hiring drives and embed real cultural change so women can progress, lead and stay for the long term.
Sara perez eis

Humanising technology: Why empathy is one of tech's most important leadership skills

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opinion
As innovation accelerates, tech leaders say empathy and human insight now rival engineering prowess in driving meaningful impact.
Georgia

Leaving a Navy tech role for a life on the road with Smart CT was a shore thing

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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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wifi
Swapping warships for Wi‑Fi, a young Navy engineer finds freedom, fresh tech and respect on the road as a Smart CT field specialist.
Cien

Why women should be unafraid of AI and the opportunities it presents for female entrepreneurs

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AI is opening doors for women entrepreneurs, turning limited time and resources into leverage and levelling a historically unequal field.
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AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others

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data privacy
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AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
Idf

Building future-ready nations: How technology is turning risk insight into action

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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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climate change
New tech-driven insurance schemes are helping vulnerable nations pre-arrange disaster finance, speeding payouts and strengthening resilience.
Victoria

When the entry-level door closes, mentorship must open the window

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digital transformation
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ai
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internships
As AI erodes entry-level tech roles, female leaders warn only intentional mentorship can keep women from being locked out of the future.
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Human intelligence in a digital age: Lessons from the boardroom and the courtroom

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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
As automation surges, Hulme Grammar alumnae show why human-centred leadership, ethics and empathy are now tech's most vital skills.