20 VC 061: Roxanne Varza on Pitching A VC in 10 Minutes and Maximising Media Exposure For Your Startup
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Empowering Women
Roxanne Varza, the startup lead for Microsoft in France, is a prominent advocate for empowering women in technology. She co-founded Girls in Tech in Paris and London, aiming to increase the visibility of women in tech through events and leadership programs. Roxanne emphasizes the importance of education in changing perceptions about tech careers, noting that many young girls have misconceptions about the industry.
I almost wonder, maybe we have to completely rethink tech education in classrooms to really make a difference.
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Her initiatives, like the Digigirls event, aim to inspire young girls by showcasing the creative possibilities within tech careers 1 2.
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Girls in Tech Plans
Girls in Tech, co-founded by Roxanne, is expanding rapidly across Europe, with new teams emerging in countries like Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The organization offers free coding classes and workshops, which have been highly successful, attracting a majority of female participants. Roxanne highlights the importance of visibility and credibility for women-led startups through events like the Lady Pitch Night.
We've already had almost 300 applicants from over 25 countries, so I'm expecting that to really take off as well.
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These initiatives not only provide technical skills but also foster a supportive community for women in tech 3 2.