As the number of women in the tech startup scene grows, so does the spotlight on gender-related issues in the industry. DW's BizzyJourno reports on the current status quo of the tech sector, touching on gender bias, pay gaps, and more. IWD2023 👇
"I truly believe there is no better time for women in tech than today," founder and CEO Margaret Zablocka told DW, reflecting back on when she founded her company Onoco, a popular parenting app, in 2020.
Women-led startups often struggle to secure funding, despite a growing number of women leaders in techZablocka says she's also experienced gender bias when fundraising for her London-based startup. The founder launched the parenting app, which allows you to track and plan your baby's schedule according to developmental phases, after becoming a mother for a second time — and after she'd spent ten years building digital products for sports betting and the financial industry.
"There might have been a growing frustration among men in tech that the importance of diversity and inclusion is a topic which is being even more openly discussed," she said, adding: "And I think some people might think that there is some unfairness there."Image: STRF/STAR MAX/IPx/picture allianceIt's a frustrating moment overall for the tech sector, whatever your gender.
With less resources to go around, women in the tech space might feel like a target for their peers' frustration. Zablocka recently attended an artificial intelligence conference in London where one of the expert panels was all women. From her seat in the audience, she could hear voices behind her saying the panelists had probably been selected because of their gender.
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