Tag: Canadian Innovation

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Challenging the Stereotypes, Building an Ecosystem for Women in IP

by Lee Rickwood
“We need to see ourselves in these roles,” said one accomplished female tech exec. “If they [other women] don’t see you do it, they won’t believe they can do it,” said another women executive of the importance of role models and the unfortunate impact of existing stereotypes on students or those just entering the workforce.