Women excel at identifying overlooked aspects of the female experience in patriarchal structures, as seen in companies like Grab, ShopBack, and Bumble.

Meri Rosich, a Board Committee member at SG Women In Tech, emphasized the importance of women’s leadership in driving innovation and creating products that cater to diverse audiences.

“Women’s leadership in tech is crucial for fostering diverse perspectives and serving the needs of a broader audience in the ever-growing technology-driven world,” said Rosich.

Despite the progress made by women in the tech and entrepreneurial sectors, a concerning trend persists: talented women are leaving corporate leadership roles in what is termed as the “Great Breakup,” jeopardizing diversity and innovation within organizations.

Siew Ting Foo, recognized as one of Campaign Asia’s top 50 influential marketers in Asia, highlighted imposter syndrome as a significant barrier to female leadership, stating that women often hold themselves back due to self-doubt.

Building a supportive community for success

The SheEO workshop, organized by SmartOSC in partnership with SG Women in Tech and Singapore Computer Society, addressed challenges faced by women in tech, including limited funding access and underrepresentation in leadership roles.

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Mathilde Swierczynska, Co-Founder and Director at Inspiring Girls SG, emphasized the importance of promoting a sisterhood culture to uplift women in the workplace, quoting, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.”

Research from Harvard Business Review suggests that women need a close circle of female contacts in addition to broad networks to overcome cultural and political barriers in reaching executive positions.

At the She Empowers Others campaign, Caitlin Nguyen from Abbott stressed the significance of community and support networks in empowering women and fostering continuous improvement professionally and personally.

The SheEO workshop, part of SmartOSC’s Forward content ecosystem, aims to challenge stereotypes and create a more inclusive tech industry.

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