Women have so much to offer in the IT space. Nevertheless, the industry’s leadership is dominated by white men, making diverse culture a seemingly impossible goal. Asmita Puri explores how to change this with Nichele Dudley of VGS. Nichele shares her journey from Apple Genuis to Director of IT, opening her eyes to the important role of women in the IT industry. She explains how the DEI conversation must not be treated as a checklist but an actionable mission, pushing C-suite leaders to do something to create better workplace cultures. Nichele also discusses why people must not be treated akin to plug-and-play technology and how to make IT leadership opportunities more accessible to everyone.

Diving into the evolutionary phase of technology in many industries, what is it like to welcome an anthropologist in tech? Anne James brings so much value to developing marketing strategies that cater to diversity and still achieve their objectives. As she navigates through neurodiversity, she sheds her expertise and wisdom to bring light on how supporting folks in a safe environment for everyone is key to growth in the tech industry. Anne also touches on the disability tax. Learn more about building a safe space for everyone by tuning in to this episode with Anne James. 

Welcome to Beyond The Binary: Women’s Voices in Tech, a podcast rewriting the rules of tech industry one episode at a time. Get ready to take a deep dive into the dynamic world of technology, innovation, and empowerment. Join Asmita Puri in these conversations that goes beyond the binary, exploring stories of resilience, brilliance, and inclusivity. Be sure not to miss a single episode!