'We can make a meaningful change”
A 2018 study commissioned by The Gandalf Group by Salesforce showed that females make up a third of entrepreneurs in Canada, with 59% of female entrepreneurs between the ages 18 and 44 compared to only 42% of men in the same age range. And the recent federal election in Canada saw the most women MPs elected ever. It’s safe to say that Canadian women are breaking down more gender barriers than ever before—while having to contend with mansplainers and manspreaders at every turn, of course.
“I don’t find that to be true at all,” Pruden says. “Coding is a team sport, especially when you get beyond yourself working on this project, you’re going to have to start bringing other people in once it starts to take off because you just can’t do everything yourself.” But even there, Esther Hare, Senior Director, Worldwide Developer Marketing at Apple, says that imposter syndrome is pervasive. “When we first meet the entrepreneurs coming to Camp, one of the things we hear in each cohort is, ‘I couldn’t believe I got selected’ and ‘At first I thought maybe I was chosen because I was a woman, and then I realized the whole program is for women, and then I thought maybe they didn’t mean to pick me,'” Hare says.“It’s sort of heartbreaking, honestly.
Myth: Coding is wildly difficult and painfully boring “There’s a misconception that coding is so difficult. It’s so much fun, honestly,” says Hare. And she urges anyone even the tiniest bit interested in coding to just give it a shot. “The biggest thing is just start,” she says. “Download the Swift Playgrounds app and do the first lesson and you’ll be hooked.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Apple Card discriminated against his wifeThe New York Department of Financial Services is looking into allegations of gender discrimination against users of the Apple Card, which is administered by Goldman Sachs.
Read more »
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak also alleges that the Apple Card discriminated against his wifeWozniak says his Apple Card limit is 10 times higher than his wife’s, despite their finances being identical.
Read more »
Apple co-founder says Apple Card algorithm gave wife lower credit limit'We know the question of discrimination in algorithmic decisioning also extends to other areas of financial services.' - lindalacewell via Reuters
Read more »
Column: Apple gets in trouble over the 'sexism' of its new Apple CardSeveral Apple Card customers — including Steve Wozniak — have complained that the credit limits set for the card seem to discriminate against women, even when their finances are jointly held with their spouses. Columnist hiltzikm explains:
Read more »
Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook to tour Apple operations in Texas: sourcesTrump and Tim Cook will tour Apple facilities in Texas as soon as next week For more breaking business news, follow ReutersBiz
Read more »
Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Trump to tour Apple operations in Texas together, sources sayThe trip, which has not yet been announced, would highlight Cook's strong relationship with Trump as he seeks further relief for Apple from U.S. tariffs on imports from China.
Read more »