The original co-founders of Women 2.0 — Shaherose Charania and Shivani Sopory — had the opportunity to write for a Women in Technology series organized by Tatiana Apandi of O’Reilly. The article discusses insights provided by panelists who spoke during the Women 2.0 Silicon Valley launch event.

Lots of good advice and tips offered but what struck me as most interesting is this: as women in technology, we should view the low numbers of women in tech startups as an opportunity to have direct input into the development of these businesses. And understand that we can grow our numbers through our skills, experience and know-how. Read more »

Thanks to all who joined Women 2.0 Ottawa for our inaugural networking event this Wednesday! In addition to some great conversation and casual networking, participants had a chance to discuss the goals of the chapter and suggest potential events for the coming year.

We’ve taken your suggestions into account and will aim to hold one networking event per month. These will take the form of casual get-togethers for dinner, drinks or just coffee. Once per season, we will hold a more substantive event where we will focus on a specific topic of interest. Here’s what’s made the short list for the seasonal events: Read more »

It’s our first event and we’re really excited about it! We invite all Ottawa women entrepreneurs who work in technology and related fields to join us Wednesday, September 26 for the inaugural Women 2.0 Ottawa Mixer.

Share your experiences, interests and perspectives with like-minded, motivated women. And of course, feel free to tell your friends and colleagues! Read more »