Too Few Women in Tech? Stop Playing the Blame Game

Allyson Kapin, a Fast Company Expert Blogger and Founder of Women Who Tech, wrote a great piece about women in technology, called ‘Too Few Women in Tech? Stop Playing the Blame Game‘

The article wasn’t an in-depth, profound analysis of women, or the lack thereof, in technology but it was motivational and personally came right on time for me.

Kapin responds to Michael Arrington of TechCrunch wrote a blog post saying, “It doesn’t matter how old you are, what sex you are, what politics you support or what color you are. If your idea rocks and you can execute, you can change the world and/or get really, stinking rich.”

Really? Are we still playing to the notion that it’s a level playing field out there? Of course there are exceptions like Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact but for the most part women are still lagging behind. Arrington does a great disservice by dismissing the challenges – often unspoken – women face not only by trying to break the “glass ceiling” but simply trying to get a seat at the table.

Instead of the playing the blame game, Kapin creates an action plan to get more women launching startups and involved in tech.

Check out the initial five steps:

1. Build Meaningful Relationships with Organizations
2. Break Out of your Comfort Zone
3. It’s a Numbers Game: Ask for Several Suggestions
4. Share the Spotlight
5. Diversify Your Rolodex
6. Start Organizing

Also note that the 3rd Annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit takes place on September 15!

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