Underwrite Your Employees Through WiC Corporate Pass, 30% Discount!

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Women in Cloud is on a mission to change the pace and create access for female-owned tech companies, by committing to generate $1 Billion in new, global economic access for women-owned businesses in partnership with corporate companies.

Today, female-owned tech companies are awarded only 1% of $457 billion in the enterprise cloud market. If it was 50%, the world’s GDP could increase up to $5 trillion.

You have an opportunity to get involved now, and help play a part in rapidly creating gender equity across the globe.

This year’s Women In Cloud Digital Summit is taking place on January 28-30, 2021 which celebrates the collective achievements and actions towards creating $1B in economic access.

We invite you and your company to become one of the top 200 companies championing economic access and equity for women in the technology industry. Hence, we have developed a special corporate pass for you to create infinite access for your employees, partners, and customers to exclusive learning and networking opportunities at the summit.

Read the Press Release

Take Action: Purchase Women in Cloud Corporate Pass Package for $871.50 (30% discount) today and surprise 5 of your employees with infinite access.

Secure Your Corporate Pass Today!

Take advantage of this year’s Corporate Pass at a 30% discount ! This offer includes 5 premium passes, all year access to content, branding placement, and an opportunity to host a mentorship session as an executive mentor.

Through this partnership we hope to strengthen our global power as women in technology and spread awareness of your company’s brand and mission. We look forward to seeing you in January for the 2021 Women in Cloud Digital Summit and will be reaching out soon to talk in more detail about the advantages of becoming a corporate sponsor!

How will I receive my comp code to distribute to my team?

Within 48 hour of your purchase, you will receive email instructions with the comp code to access your 5 Premium Access tickets.

Please contact erinn@womenincloud.com if you have any questions.

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Launching WiC Digital Skilling Program to Empower Volunteers to Become WIC Brand Ambassadors. Apply now!

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Experiences are changing in every aspect of community engagement and event execution with the current landscape. The upcoming Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, themed “Collective Power” to be held on an interactive virtual platform, is designed with a core intention to create infinite access to people, programs, and organizations to fuel economic development and diversity. 

The event intends to spark ideas through thought-leadership sessions, workshops, and demos to help attendees increase their personal and professional power, and offers unique opportunities to take part in leadership-based growth experiences and activations. The Summit sets the stage for corporations, organizations, and legislatures to meet with founders and leaders in the tech industry to drive policy changes and unlock economic opportunities.

Throughout the three days, Digital Summit attendees will hear from inspirational speakers, connect and communicate with industry leaders and experts, and network with other community members and entrepreneurs. 

This year our volunteer program has evolved into an immersive learning experience to unlock “Collective Power” for those involved. Our volunteers will be highlighted as #WiCAmbassadors and receive the following benefits:

  • Become part of the inner circle of WiC Community & be recognized as a #WiCAmbassador
  • Learn transferable digital skills for community engagement
  • Access job opportunities, mentors, executives, and influencers
  • Gain real-time digital skilling to increase your market value through the WiC Volunteer Course Completion
  • Gain access to a free course & free goodies
  • Take part in a structured way of contributing your time and talent
  • Receive a certificate of completion and engage closely with planning team, speakers, sponsors and attendees
  • One (1) Complimentary Premium Access Ticket (January 27 – 30, 2021)
  • 15% Discount Code for your network

The intention of the utilizing this structured way of contribution of time and talent is not only to have our #WiCAmbassadors show up well in the virtual event experience, but also to gain transferable digital skills for community and event engagement. 

Approved volunteer applicants will undergo an online course and training session. Outcomes include:

  • Be empowered with the knowledge you need to successfully explain WiC’s mission and the Summit theme 
  • Understand how to use the virtual event platforms that will be featured at the 2021 Digital Summit
  • Know how to confidently provide support and show up well as an ambassador of Women in Cloud

Roles include:

  • Concierge Desk 
  • Digital Network Engagement (January 2021)
  • Virtual Photographer 
  • Chat Moderator 
  • Digital Network Engagement
  • Social Media Support

*All roles above are for Summit days (January 27 – 30, 2021)

Who can apply: 

  • College students
  • Women ready to enter tech industry
  • Women who want to expand their network

Interested in taking part in this unique experience and gain bragging rights as a #WiCAmbassador? 

Our Collective Power begins now.

Click here to apply today! Act Now – Deadline to apply is December 15, 2020. 

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Seattle’s Women on Boards 2020 Recap

Today, we celebrate the 10th year of the Women on Boards campaign, the 3rd year of the Seattle conversation on board diversity, and of course, the 100th  anniversary of women’s right to vote.

Women In Cloud community had an opportunity to participate and explore ways to impact the board’s diversity and inclusion. 

In the world we live today, corporations significantly impact the society we live in. However, these organizations are never run by one single individual. There is an established board that determines the future of the organization and its impact on the people. As a board member, you are given the opportunity to support the initiatives that resonate with your personal mission, expand your network, and contribute to the growth of the organization. 

The percentage of women on Russell 3000 boards has steadily increased over the past four years, going from 16.0% nationally in 2017 to 22.6% in 2020. Over the same period, the percentage of women directors on Russell 3000 companies headquartered in Washington has increased from 19.3 to 24.9. Washington compares quite favorably against the US average. Checkout Gender Diversity Index Report.

We loved the takeaways shared by Emily Carrion, Chief Marketing Officer at Rubica from the Seattle’s 2020 Women on Boards event:

From Jessie W:

✨Pivot from networking to fellowship – what can you give, how can you serve

✨Prepare yourself for luck so when it presents itself you’re ready

✨Cultivate your power lane – know what you’re awesome at

✨Do your homework & know how you align with what the company is trying to do

✨ Be clear on what YOU want, your personal rubric

✨ If this opportunity isn’t right, share it with others

From Jocelyn Mangan:

✨There is no pipeline issue! 

✨Refuse a candidate slate that isn’t diverse

✨A source outside your immediate network

✨Let your network know you’re ready for board service

From Magdalena Yesil:

✨Be open to getting your hands dirty, hiring, finding customers

From Charlotte Guyman:

✨Follow great people, find places to learn from, & be open to serendipity

✨The job of the board is to ensure the right people are in management, they are managing well, & risk mitigation

Programs that are available:

  1. Foster Women Board Directors Development Program
  2. OnBoarding Women
  3. Athena Alliance – A Virtual Community of Women Leaders
  4. Get on Board – Online Workshops

Loud Shout out to Joanna Lohkamp and Kelly Breslin Wright! Click here to learn more.

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A Woman with a Goal: Gavriella Schuster Receives the ATHENA Global Leadership Award!

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It is a special day to celebrate female leaders and entrepreneurs in technology! Today, Gavriella Schuster was awarded the ATHENA Global Leadership Award, previously bestowed upon icons like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Condoleezza Rice, and Christina Koch, just to name a few. One among us broke the “glass ceiling” and is carving a path for women in the technology industry and we could not be more excited about this. 

Gavriella Schuster is the Corporate Vice President of One Commercial Partner at Microsoft. Over the last 24 years, she has held 14 roles across six disciplines – Operations, Marketing, Sales, Training, Enterprise Services, Licensing, Product Management to now leading Partnerships at Microsoft. While her professional accolades are remarkable, she is constantly trying to bring her personal mission to make the technology industry an accessible space for women to explore. Gavriella guides communities like Women in Cloud, and The WIT Network to ensure women are given a seat at the highest table in the industry.

“My inspiration to incorporate and advocate inclusivity, equality and equity in technology was my daughter. It was a simple dream, to be her role model. However, as time went by, my journey was not just about her, but thousands of women who I realized were held at bay despite their capabilities. Today, I am honored that what started as a personal mission is my ingrained passion which impacts women around the world” said Gavriella, while receiving her award at a virtual ceremony. 

We at Women in Cloud are honored to have Gavriella Schuster as our executive and founding sponsor, a mentor and a team member. On this day, we celebrate Gavriella and all her achievements and are proud that she represents our community and millions of women from the technology industry across the globe.

“The times are crucial and it calls upon all of us to #BeTheChange. I request everybody to step up, take on challenges, drive inclusive conversations and be the change in our society,” Schuster added in her closing statement. 

On the powerful note, we urge you to join us to congratulate Gavriella and join our movement to be the change today!

Read more about, Gavriella Schuster’s incredible contribution to the tech industry here.

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Announcing the WiC Delegation at Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability Summit: A Community of Influence

Our world is facing many diverse challenges, including the new challenges brought up in the horizon by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The most significant problems are identified in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. All 193 member states of the United Nations identify and ratify the 17 biggest challenges making the Global Goals the largest international undertaking to address the world’s most vexing issues from ending hunger to gender equality and sustainability.  

The “17 Days of Sustainability” is an inaugural program by Ideagen, highlighting one goal per day. Ideagen will showcase how the world’s leading organizations are addressing these goals; achieving the Global Goals is only possible through the education, awareness, and collaboration of individuals and organizations who strive for a better society and planet.

Women in Cloud along with Ideagen is focused on developing global partnerships and collaboration across sectors to achieve the Global Goals by 2030, particularly goals Goal 5 – Gender Equality, Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10 – Reduced Inequality and Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

Women in Cloud will be hosting 5 panels on the following topics with the goal of increasing awareness, celebrating and inspiring the community and corporations to take actions to create economic access and parity. 

  • The Power of Youth Social Entrepreneurship (addressing Goal #4)
    • Youth today face considerable challenges in creating a bright future for themselves. Many of the global challenges to development are especially important for children and youth. The SDG 2030 goals established that youth are a driving force for economic development – but only if they are provided with the skills and opportunities needed to reach their potential.
    • Watch the Session: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
    • Speakers:
      • Kim Smith (Moderator), Global Vice President, IBM
      • Harvin Park, Creative Children for Charity
      • Neal Vedullapalli, Creative Children for Charity
      • Mireya, Creative Children for Charity
  • Advancing Women in Tech through Skilling and Mentoring (addressing Goal #5)
    • Making up 48 percent of the current workforce and growing, women are prime candidates for filling the leadership pipeline and C-suite benches that will soon be left lighter by a departing generation of workers. And yet, women get less access to the people, input, and opportunities that accelerate careers. As a result, the higher you look in companies, the fewer women you see. This representation can discourage women from seeking advancement.
    • Watch the Session: Thursday, October 8, 2020
    • Speakers:
      • Chaitra Vedullapalli (Moderator), President & Co-Founder, Women in Cloud
      • Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, Midwest Sales, Accenture
      • Christine Puccio, VP, Global Cloud Alliances & GTM Programs, F5
      • Sarah Muckler-Visser, GTM Partner Marketing Services Director, Microsoft
  • Enterprise Ready Accelerators works for Female Tech Founders: Here’s How it Works (addressing Goal #5)
    • Small businesses that sell solutions to large companies can build momentum faster because enterprises provide a steadier revenue stream and bigger contracts. But selling to enterprises isn’t easy. Learn how Women In Cloud Accelerator is helping women advance their business through enterprise sales.
    • Watch the Session: Thursday, October 8, 2020
    • Speakers:
      • Kristen Miller (moderator), Founder & CEO, Stylyze
      • Shari Burk, Founder, Vision Platform
      • Rob Fiddick, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in Seattle
      • Tiffanie Stanard, CEO, Stimulus
  • Power of Designing AI Powered Solutions for UN Goals 2030 (addressing Goal #17)
    • Women in Cloud and IdeaGen have partnered together with industry leaders and policymakers to advance the 2030 UN global goals through the identification of AI-based solutions through communities by launching #AISolutions2030 Solution Design Contest. Leveraging the UN Knowledge Repository, WiC & IdeaGen are looking to bring some of the sharpest tech and business minds together for a greater purpose.
    • Watch the Session: Friday, October 9, 2020
    • Speakers:
      • George Sifakis, Global Chairman and CEO, Ideagen
      • Rahul Thakkar, Director – Advanced Services Development, Digital Enterprise, IT & Digital, Boeing
      • Chaitra Vedullapalli, President & Co-Founder, Women in Cloud
  • Role of Corporate Boards to Advance Gender Inclusion Narrative (addressing Goal #17)
    • Gender Diversity at the Board Level Can Mean Innovation Success. Improving recruitment on corporate boards can boost innovation and creativity.As the economy continues to be reshaped by changing technologies, companies keep searching for ways to better integrate innovation into their strategy. No industry is immune to this need.
    • Watch the Session: Friday, October 9, 2020
    • Speakers:
      • Karen Fassio (Moderator), Marketing Director, Microsoft OCP
      • Karen Cone, Advisory Board Director & Venture Partner, Alloy, MondoBrain, MastersFund, StockSmart
      • Arnaud Mourot, Vice President, Ashoka

Starting 17 September, 2020, Ideagen with partner organizations will strive to educate nearly 30M people on the importance of achieving every Sustainable Development Goal. 

We inhabit the only planet that supports life. While we are equipped with technology and knowledge that has allowed our evolution so far, it falls upon us to create a sustainable and inclusive path for the future generation to take over. 
Register today and join the force to create a sustainable planet!

Announcing WiC Delegation at Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability Summit: A Community of influence

Our vision is to represent the Women In Cloud community as an influential community that will focus on enabling rich conversations and interactions at Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability Summit. The perks of joining the WIC Delegation are many:

1. Exclusive access to our network, programming, and special sessions at 17 Days of Sustainability Summit

2. A curated list of sessions to attend at 17 Days of Sustainability

3. A digital badge to share your association with us on social media

4. Curated social media posts for sharing

5. Invitation to our virtual happy hour

6. Early Access to special announcements

Part 1: Why Join a WiC Delegation?

The first motivator is belonging. You are not alone in a sea of attendees. You are part of the movement focused on driving global change.

The secondary motivator for many could be the more simple; opportunities & connections. WiC delegates will have access to a private network to connect with each other, exclusive access to conversations to create mutual opportunities, learn together in joined sessions, and have fun at the virtual happy hour.

The third motivator is to be a part of an ever-growing inclusive community.

Part 2: I’m in! Now what?

Still here? Great! This is the part where we give you the inside track on how to take full advantage of your role as a delegate and make real connections in the WiC community over the course of the digital summit!

Register for your complimentary ticket to Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability Summit

Be active in the community, which includes visiting the private community on #WiC DigitalNetwork thread daily and getting to know the members of the WiC Delegation and community. Whether you spend your time in general chat, connect with each other, or come up with ideas to help address the UN’s global goals, getting active, and getting your name out there will go a long way.

Build a delegate contribution plan: One major way to help people get to know you and what you bring to the table is to complete the introduction page. We have an entire section of our forum specifically built for just this purpose! Let members know a little bit about you, how you learned about WiC, share your experience, and what you would do with the forged WiC Delegation as an active delegate.

Be active from September 17 to October 9 with the WIC Delegation. You will have access to curated sessions, get invited to community activation to meet each other. Even though it is online, we are committed to making it personal.

Tell your friends. The #WiCDigitalNetwork consists of 1,995 members from all over the world of different nationalities, races, creeds, colors, political and religious beliefs, and we want to keep that trend going! Anyone and everyone is welcomed with open arms into the WiC community.

Follow us on Social Media. Make sure you stay up to date on all of the latest WiC news by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

PART 3: Build Your Schedule

WiC Sessions at Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability Summit: Signup Today

  • September 22nd: Power of Youth Social Entrepreneurship
  • October 8th: Advancing Women In Tech through Skilling & Mentorships
  • October 8th: Enterprise Ready Accelerators Work for Female Tech Founders: Here’s How it Works
  • October 9th: Power of designing AI Powered Solutions For UN Goals 2030
  • October 9th: Role of Corporate Boards to advance Gender Inclusion Narrative

Ideagen’s 17 Days of Sustainability will feature over 100 Speakers, Leaders, and Luminaries, from across sectors sharing insights, perspectives and partnerships to achieve the Global Goals by 2030. Each goal will be addressed on a single day. See schedule below:

  • Thursday, September 17, 2020 Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Friday, September 18, 2020 Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Monday, September 21, 2020 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Goal 4: Quality Education
  • *Thursday, October 8, 2020 Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Thursday, September 24, 2020 Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Friday, September 25, 2020 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Monday, September 28, 2020 Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Thursday, October 1, 2020 Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Friday, October 2, 2020 Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Monday, October 5, 2020 Goal 14: Life Below Water
  • Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • Friday, October 9, 2020 Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

*Goal #8 will be held on October 8 to align with The Empowering Women and Girls Summit to bringing together and empower women leaders around the globe.

We look forward to seeing you and building strategic partnerships which will allow us to create a significant impact in the ecosystem and expand our networks. We hope to connect, learn, and share with you all. See you at #IdeagenGlobal!

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