Julie Larson-Green’s appointment was the occasion for both sexist stupidity and a debate about whether a love of gaming is necessary for success in her role. By Jessica Schimm (Assistant Editor, Women 2.0) There’s been a lot of talk about the new head of...
The entrepreneur bug bites early these days — just look at these amazing female finalists from Microsoft’s annual tech competition for students. By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) As the acquisition by Yahoo! of Summly, a startup whose founder had reached...
The former Microsoft exec joins the female-founded wearable tech startup to steer it through rapid expansion. By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) With Google Glass capturing headlines and Apple rumored to be at work on an iWatch, wearable tech is a hot topic...
To ensure innovation continues, women must be part of the conversation and ecosystem. By Alysa Taylor (General Manager, Microsoft) Microsoft is passionate as a company about diversity and bridging the gender gap. We’re consistently named as a “top 50 Employer” for...
The beauty of a virtual hackathon is that you can still have a life. No need to find childcare, reschedule your dentist appointment or not have time to grocery shop. A virtual hack is all about hacking in your free time! By Agnes Lam (Founder, CoderCharts) &...