Blush at the Thought – AI App Offers Virtual Date with Digital Data
by Lee Rickwood
A new dating app powered by artificial intelligence encourages its users to open up, be comfortable and honest with the app to give it more ways to respond to them.
Category: Women & Tech
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.
Cybersecurity Training Aimed at Women, New Canadians, Career Changers and BIPOC individuals
By Yasmin Ranade
The programs are all about bringing diversity to the cybersecurity industry. We encourage people from all educational and professional backgrounds to apply because we need cyber defenders who are as diverse as the problems and attacks we are trying to solve.
What does it take to break the glass ceiling as a woman in tech?
by Yasmin Ranade
The lesson here is that even in traditionally male-dominated industries, it is possible to succeed as a female in technology by providing great leadership and support for your team.
Women’s Success a Daily Blend of Self-Confidence, Self-Awareness, Tech Vision
by Lee Rickwood
Not just for International Women’s Day but every day, Canadian tech entrepreneurs Shriya and Purva Gupta tell their female colleagues to never have doubt in their abilities, despite the challenges.
International Womens Day: Canadian Women Capitalize on Data Science Know-how to Drive Athletic Performance
By Yasmin Ranade
On International Women’s Day (IWD), when social and economic realities of gender disparity are being addressed under the theme – #EmbraceEquity, I thought it timely to celebrate the successes of two STEM women who are driving sport performance through tech.
Canadian Job Search to Intersect More and More with Social Media
By Yasmin Ranade
As more of us return to office (RTO) or look to make a job change in 2023, it is fascinating to appreciate how social media is playing a greater role in employee recruitment as well as job seeking. From a careers and talent perspective, we are just at the beginning of the social boom.
Canadian Museum is First to Join Global Arts and Culture App with New Digital Guide
by Lee Rickwood
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto is the first museum in Canada to appear on the Bloomberg Connects smartphone app, joining hundreds of international arts and cultural institutions.