Itching to fix problems and create efficiencies? Civic hacking – we can do it! By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0) Help solve big problems with new technology and drive big changes in the city you live in, maybe even the government! Here...
Between my current full-time government position, volunteer work, and trying to live life, I decided to learn how to code. By Nabihah Azim (Intake Specialist, City of Oakland Department of Housing and Community Development) Government girl goes geek.. well kind of....
15% and 35% are two numbers that have been proposed as thresholds: for a minority to feel like more than a token, you need 15% representation, and to feel equal, you need 35%. Code for America is 46% women. By Michelle Lee (2012 Fellow, Code for America) I’ve...
From non-profits to producing tech conferences, Jennifer Pahlka talks about creating Code For America. By Jennifer Pahlka (Founder & Executive Director, Code For America) Before I started Code for America, I spent my career around startups. First it was game...
We will be hosting Women 2.0 Founder Friday events on July 13 – find one near you! By Sepideh Nasiri (Director of All Things Offline, Women 2.0) Good news! We are launching a new city for Founder Friday this month – Mexico City on July 6 featuring CEO...