In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, we built She Plus Tech to create an ecosystem where women can learn, lead, and launch in technology. The work sits at the intersection of skills, access, and opportunity, where inclusion is treated as infrastructure rather than intention.
She Plus Tech began from a clear observation we could not ignore. Talent exists everywhere, but access does not. Financial limitations, device access, unreliable internet, caregiving responsibilities, and systemic bias continue to restrict women and girls from participating fully in high-growth industries. We approach these barriers as structural gaps that need to be designed around.
The programs reflect that thinking. Tech Girl Colony introduces girls aged 10 to 17 to technology early, building curiosity and confidence. SkillUp supports women entering or transitioning into tech careers with practical, job-relevant skills. Shepreneur+ supports founders building and scaling digital businesses. Each stage connects to the next, forming a pipeline that supports long-term progression.
What 200,000 Women Really Means
The goal of empowering 200,000 women by 2030 carries real weight for me and my team. Every number represents a woman who would otherwise be excluded from opportunity. We are already on track to empower 15,000 women in 2026, with over 57,000 learning activities completed within weeks of opening access to scholarships. Scale matters because exclusion has always been widespread
We pay closer attention to what happens after access. We look at skills applied in real work. We look at income changes and career progression. We look at whether women stay in tech roles over time. Confidence is important, but access to mentorship and networks is what enables sustained growth. We also track the pay-it-forward effect, where women return to mentor and create opportunities for others.
Partnerships shape how the system works. Coursera, Google, IBM, and other collaborators expand access to structured learning and reduce the cost barriers that prevent participation. The stronger signal, however, comes from the community. The network carries women beyond training, through peer support, mentorship, and shared visibility.
Skills for the Future of Work
As AI and emerging technologies reshape industries, we focus on adaptability. We see a future where career paths are not fixed. Women need the ability to reskill, experiment, and evolve with changing demands. Digital fluency is non-negotiable, along with problem-solving, critical thinking, and the ability to apply technology in real contexts. Confidence and visibility carry equal weight, especially in spaces where women are still underrepresented.
She Plus Tech reflects a shift that I believe is necessary in the digital economy. The goal is not placement into existing structures. The goal is to build pathways that connect learning to opportunity and leadership. In that structure, women move from access to advancement and into positions where they shape the systems themselves.
