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World Menopause Day
October 18 is World Menopause Day, created to increase awareness and reduce the stigma around menopause. Despite how many people have gone, are going, or will go through menopause, the condition remains poorly understood. Luckily, there’s a lot that we can do to improve the working lives of those who experience it — and Partille is leading the way.
Invisible String with Huayu Lai
Our second hacker profile in a new series, Invisible String, which aims to highlight the unseen people behind a volunteer run organisation.
Invisible String with Brittany Van Dyk
Our first hacker profile in a new series, Invisible String, which aims to highlight the unseen people behind a volunteer run organisation.
WITGBG launches toolkit for tech inclusion
Women in Tech Gothenburg is launching the Rewrite the Code toolkit to guide companies in creating an inclusive tech industry. Co-created by the industry itself and sponsored by Unionen and TechSverige, this new resource is the latest phase of the Rewrite the Code project.
How Konvoj is changing the scheduling game in elderly care
Meet Tilda, the visionary behind the revolutionary scheduling platform Konvoj. Her expertise in data science led to an innovative algorithm that tackles scheduling challenges in elderly care. She's looking toward a sustainable future — one where Konvoj changes the game.
QueensLab: Where tech meets people
With 30+ members, Queenslab is Gothenburg's leading tech and design hub — and a WITGBG partner. Their inclusive culture empowers women like Zane and Sandra, who decided to embrace tech careers. We interviewed the pair about their journey into tech and their time at Queenslab.
We Exist - a recruitment company for women within tech
We Exist aims to connect more women and non-binary people to new opportunities, fostering a safe space in the tech industry. Back in November 2021, We Exist partnered with WITGBG to handle our recruitment requests. And with such clearly aligned goals, the collaboration was only natural.
5 ways to do due diligence on employers - and why
No matter whether the job market is competitive, employers seem to hold most of the power in recruiting. But it's crucial to flip the script: just as employers assess you, do your due diligence and conduct thorough research on them. Doesn't your career deserve a well-informed choice?
VoiceHER’s calling to empower women via audio-first safe space
VoiceHER is on a mission to empower women and boost their self-esteem by connecting them with professional female coaches & other women in transformation — all in an audio-first safe space. WITGBG sat down with the founder, Viktoria Elman, to hear more about her journey and the VoiceHER story.
Networking - How to leverage the power of being a student
Career Hacking with Lisa is a Women in Tech exclusive series aiming to empower more women to grow and gain confidence throughout their careers. In this piece, Lisa focuses on the power of networking while being a student.
WITGBG Portraits: Eva Garcia-Martin
A Machine Learning Researcher, Data Scientist, and recently a Tech Advisory Board Member for the WIT Venture Studio. Her passions in life are climbing, machine learning algorithms, and baking pizza or bread. Meet her in Hönö climbing those pretty boulders!
WITGBG Portraits: Carolina Jonnor
The Woman in Tech - Gothenburg - community of remarkable women of diverse backgrounds and experiences. In our WITGBG Portraits, we take an intimate look into fabulous and talented individuals, inviting them to answer a few questions. This time, we meet Carolina Jonnor.
An Outstanding CTO: Who is Annie Thorell?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. We welcome Annie Thorell. She is CTO and co-founder of fashion rental subscription service It's Re:Leased. Her passions in life are coffee, architecture and to create change through design. You are most likely to meet her in the woods somewhere.
An outstanding CTO: Who is Elin Langhammer?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. Elin Langhammer is the founder and CTO at Insplorion AB. Her passions in life are sailing, baking and spending time with family and friends. You are most likely to meet Elin in the archipelago sailing or exploring some small and preferably remote island. In this interview, you’ll get to know her even better.
An outstanding CTO: Who is Johanna Björklund?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. Johanna Björklund is the Co-founder and CTO of Adlede and Codemill. She is also an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Umeå University. Her passions in life are algorithms, running, and to-do lists. You are most likely to meet her in front of her computer with her face close to the screen. Let’s get to know her even better.
An outstanding CTO: Who is Emma Rosell?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. Emma Rosell is the Head of Tech at NetClean Technologies. Her passions in life are tech leadership, climbing and right now, picking mushrooms. You are most likely to meet her at a workshop with one of her teams, one of Gothenburg’s many climbing gyms or her summer house - south of Gothenburg together with her family.
An outstanding CTO: Who is Rebecka Wedlund?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. Rebecka Wedlund is a femtech entrepreneur and independent tech consultant. She is passionate about female empowerment and helping women turn their tech business ideas into something great. You are most likely to meet her discussing life over a glass of wine or in the boxing gym. Let’s get to know her even better!
An outstanding CTO: Who is Maria Hall?
We are thrilled to present you with an inside look into tech’s most cryptic role: the role of a Chief Technology Officer. Maria Hall is the CTO at Joint Academy. She is passionate about building strong company cultures that foster innovation and new strands of thought. In this interview, we get to know more about how she makes that into a reality.