Season 2 - Episode 9 - Claire Thorne – Women in tech (what are the blockers).

In this episode, I talk with Claire about what inspired her to start a company focused on championing women in technology and Claire shares a bit about her journey and background in the tech industry.

We uncover what are some of the biggest challenges women face in the tech industry today and how best to address them. We also explore trends in the tech industry regarding diversity and inclusion.

Claire also offers some great advice to young women aspiring to enter the tech industry. Together with addressing companies and community leaders on how do you engage with the broader community to promote women in technology.

Click here for the Tech She Can Manifesto for Generational change - https://api.techshecan.org/storage/files/Tech-She-Can-Manifesto.pdf

 

Accolades …

- UN UK Delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women 2024
- 2024 Computing’s top 100 'Most Influential Figures in UK IT'
- 2023 Computer Weekly’s top 10 ‘Most Influential Women in Tech’
- 2023 Computer Weekly’s ‘Most Influential People in UK Technology’ UKtech50
- Member of the Institute of Coding’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board

Claire’s background is in innovation and commercialisation in research-intensive environments, spanning universities, government and business. She has led multi-£million acquisitions, such as iKinema by Apple; developed the vision and strategy for Imperial College London’s White City £3bn 23-acre innovation district; and operated the #1 global university business incubator. Claire has worked across digital, smart infrastructure, space, security and defence.