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5 things you didn’t know about being a woman in tech

1. I use the words “what if” a lot.

We all go through life wishing things could be done differently. Technology has the power to change the way we live and work. I helped launch video and e-book products that impacted hundreds of thousands of educators to coach them in teaching best practices. Imagine how many student lives were impacted by helping teachers be more effective. A lot of technology is being created for the first time. Being able to create is incredibly energizing and accesses the highest levels of thinking. So a lot of conversations with my teams start with “what if we did this?” Women have incredibly innovative minds, and often they […]

2017-04-06T01:04:17-07:00
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Local entrepreneur says to retrain from within

PROVO — One of the most serious shortages in high-tech or innovative companies that employers face is finding technologists and programmers.

By 2020, there will be 1.4 million computing jobs and only 400,000 computer science students graduating.

“We need a new talent pool,” Sara Dansie Jones said and then gave solutions.

 Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum invited Jones to share her insight on the shortage and how to build an A-Team of technologists for the monthly luncheon on Oct. 9 at Zions Bank in Provo.

Jones comes with an impressive list of qualifications. Jones is vice president of Strategic Development for Patent Law Works LLC and a former shareholder and patent attorney. More […]

2017-04-12T22:02:07-07:00
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Women Tech Council Announces Call For Nominations For Women Tech Awards 2008

Sandy, Utah – May 19, 2008 – Women Tech Council (WTC), a non-profit organization that provides leadership, support and mentorship for women in all levels of the technology industry, announced today a call for nominations for the first Women Tech Awards 2008. The Women Tech Awards will recognize technology-focused women who are driving innovation, influencing technology companies, and are passionate about the community. Judges for the Women Tech Awards are selected from among the top technology companies and professional firms in Utah. Nominations for the Women Tech Awards will be open until June 18, 2008. An online nomination form is available at www.womentechcouncil.org.

The Awards Recipients and Finalists will be recognized […]

2017-04-12T06:10:41-07:00
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