Happy International Women's Day! 💜
Here are some of our favorite quotes by women in tech inspiring inclusion
Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world. We honor their strength, resilience, and the positive impact they have on every aspect of society.
This year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion," underscores the crucial role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. It's a call to action to break down barriers and create environments where all women feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
In this edition, we’ll share our favorite quotes and interviews with some female founders who have inspired inclusion in the tech industry.
Funke Opeke, CEO of MainOne
“Do the best you can. If you stay focused and committed to creating value, the reward will come”
Maya Horgan Famodu, Founder and partner at Ingressive Capital
“Allow yourself to be attracted to the people you work with. You will find that you do the best business when you feel comfortable, safe and genuine connection with the people you’re meeting”
Odun Eweniyi, Co-founder and COO of Piggytech
“The best thing you can do is find your path and stick to it. No one is perfect, you can’t be perfect. So ask yourself who are you? and what do you want to be known for? That self-awareness is what everyone needs to have"
Adia Sowho, CMO of MTN Nigeria
“When you recognize that there are lessons in failure, it makes it easier to move forward and do better the next time. It’s when you hide from those lessons that you repeat those mistakes”
Tomilola Majekodunmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Bankly
“As a woman, you are underestimated. But it could be to your advantage because they don’t see you coming. Nobody owes you support except yourself”
Happy International Women’s Day to the builders driving inclusion in Tech and beyond. We see you, and we value you 💜