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The Tech Industry's Gender Imbalance
These days technology touches virtually every part of our lives. Despite being so pervasive, the tech industry is dominated by mostly men. Why does the tech industry have such a hard time with diversity, especially when it comes to women? In this episode we will speak with expert tech consultant, Paria Rajai and explore what managers in the tech industry can do today to help correct the tech industry's gender imbalance while their companies are trying to catch up.
Host: Damion Taylor | Editor: Damion Taylor
ABOUT THE GUEST
Paria Rajai is the founder and CEO of ModelEXpand, an Inclusive Workplace Strategy firm helping companies secure top talent from diverse backgrounds. For more than a decade, Paria has partnered with organizations of all sizes - from growing startups to Fortune 500 companies. She was on the leadership team of Hackbright Academy, the country’s first coding school for women, and has consulted for companies such as eBay, Lyft and Airbnb. She has been selected as a mentor for the State Department’s TechWomen program and has been profiled in Forbes for being a leader and advocate for inclusive hiring practices. She was recently nominated for Woman of the Year at the Women in IT Awards.
To learn more about Paria Rajai and her work at ModelExpand, you can visit the company website at: https://www.modelexpand.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Damion Taylor is the co-founder of Prometheus Digital Studio, a data-informed creative studio that provides data and analytics work for traditional and digital studios, as well as producing scripted and unscripted digital-first content. Damion has spent the last 15 years applying data and technology to entertainment. Both analytical and creative, he brings a unique skill set that’s in high demand for brands and media companies.
He effectively translates data in a way that is meaningful to creatives talent and has become a respected leader in audience growth and producing data-informed creative.
He has lead Audience Development for large traditional media companies (e.g., Warner Bros. and NBC Universal) as well as innovative digital leaders (e.g., Machinima, Mitu and New Form).
If you would like to submit a confession or contact us, please visit the Professional Confession website: https://professionalconfession.com/
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By Professional ConfessionThese days technology touches virtually every part of our lives. Despite being so pervasive, the tech industry is dominated by mostly men. Why does the tech industry have such a hard time with diversity, especially when it comes to women? In this episode we will speak with expert tech consultant, Paria Rajai and explore what managers in the tech industry can do today to help correct the tech industry's gender imbalance while their companies are trying to catch up.
Host: Damion Taylor | Editor: Damion Taylor
ABOUT THE GUEST
Paria Rajai is the founder and CEO of ModelEXpand, an Inclusive Workplace Strategy firm helping companies secure top talent from diverse backgrounds. For more than a decade, Paria has partnered with organizations of all sizes - from growing startups to Fortune 500 companies. She was on the leadership team of Hackbright Academy, the country’s first coding school for women, and has consulted for companies such as eBay, Lyft and Airbnb. She has been selected as a mentor for the State Department’s TechWomen program and has been profiled in Forbes for being a leader and advocate for inclusive hiring practices. She was recently nominated for Woman of the Year at the Women in IT Awards.
To learn more about Paria Rajai and her work at ModelExpand, you can visit the company website at: https://www.modelexpand.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Damion Taylor is the co-founder of Prometheus Digital Studio, a data-informed creative studio that provides data and analytics work for traditional and digital studios, as well as producing scripted and unscripted digital-first content. Damion has spent the last 15 years applying data and technology to entertainment. Both analytical and creative, he brings a unique skill set that’s in high demand for brands and media companies.
He effectively translates data in a way that is meaningful to creatives talent and has become a respected leader in audience growth and producing data-informed creative.
He has lead Audience Development for large traditional media companies (e.g., Warner Bros. and NBC Universal) as well as innovative digital leaders (e.g., Machinima, Mitu and New Form).
If you would like to submit a confession or contact us, please visit the Professional Confession website: https://professionalconfession.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.