INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN TECH
Jane Lu, CEO and Founder at Showpo
Jane Lu’s transformation from corporate accountant to retail technology mogul is a true testament to the power of self-belief. Armed with nothing but her first laptop and some clothing tucked away in her parent's garage, she took an entrepreneurial leap into unchartered territory - online fashion retailing. Her audacity paid off when Showpo became one of Australia's leading internet retailers – shipping affordable fashion worldwide and boasting 1.6 million social media followers! As a CEO and role model to aspiring entrepreneurs, Jane has always advocated for the importance of having fun whilst working hard and persevering.
For more information about Jane, head to her LinkedIn. She also runs an extremely engaging and insightful youtube channel called The Lazy CEO.
Ella Podmore MBE, Senior Materials Engineer at McLaren
At 27, Ella Podmore has already made a huge impact in a male-dominated industry. At university, Ella had an undeniable talent for materials technology which led her to a work placement and a subsequent career at McLaren Automotive. Her innovative work improved the overall performance of their cars by creating lightweight material solutions as the industry moves towards electrification. In addition, Ella dedicates her spare time to changing the status quo by encouraging young women into tech-related careers through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) initiatives - continuing to be a beacon of light within these sectors. It’s no wonder that she has recently been awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for her services to engineering, innovation and diversity. This goes alongside a multitude of awards that are a testament to Ella's hard work and dedication to changing the norm.
Keep up to date with Ella's achievements over on her LinkedIn and take a look at what she has achieved for McLaren here.
Melanie Perkins, CEO & Co-Founder at Canva
Melanie Perkins' relentless drive and creativity have propelled Canva to become a $26 billion tech success. Her mission? To provide simpler design solutions for people everywhere - an admirable goal that persevered despite overcoming the odds of 100+ rejections from venture capitalists. It’s inspiring how Melanie’s tenacity has made ground-breaking achievements possible and secured her place as one of the most influential forces within technology today. She is a shining example of never giving up and believing in your ideas.
For Canva updates head to her LinkedIn.
Watch this keynote video to get a full insight into her journey.
Tamina Pitt, Software Engineer at Google
Tamina Pitt is a trailblazer in tech who since joining Google as an engineer several years ago, has been inspiring individuals of all gender and cultural backgrounds to reach for the stars. As an Indigenous Australian herself, she established the country's chapter of the esteemed Google Aboriginal and Indigenous Network - thus opening up incredible opportunities within STEM fields that were once out of reach.
Check out Tamina's LinkedIn.
Teena Wooldridge, Director of Marketing, APAC Talent Solutions at LinkedIn
Teena Wooldridge is a business powerhouse and skilled leader who works as part of LinkedIn's team to connect businesses around the world with top-notch talent. Not only does she take customer relations very seriously, she also employs innovative ideas in her international pursuits, utilising diversity to drive creativity. With knowledge of marketing, communication & engagement garnered from working at giants like American Express and Telstra, it’s no wonder why Teena has become such an inspiring role model for women across the globe.
For updates on Teena's work, visit her LinkedIn page.
Jacqueline Boyle - Director, APAC Partner Marketing at Salesforce
Jacqueline Boyle is the passion, drive, encouragement and enthusiasm behind the APAC partner marketing ecosystem for Salesforce. Within less than 2 years in her role at Salesforce, her impact can be felt and definitely seen (just search #selfieswithpartners to see for yourself!). With the goal of amplifying the voice of her partners, Jacqueline has brought with her an extensive amount of experience from the technology industry - approaching her space with a collaboration-first mindset. She truly brings the community values of the ecosystem to life within all of her partner campaigns.
Find out more about Jacqueline's marketing escapades via her LinkedIn.
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