BigDataWire: Tech Leaders Speak Out for International Women’s Day

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Saturday is International Women’s Day, a day devoted to recognizing the critical role that women play across all aspects of society. It’s also an important day in technology, where women make up about 25% of the workforce. To recognize the contributions that women have made in tech and the continued need to push for equality, we have collected selective commentary from women in this field. [...]

Ellison Anne Williams earned a Ph.D. in mathematics before working for the government. She eventually founded Enveil, which a developer of privacy preserving software based on the principles of homomorphic encryption. As CEO of the company, Williams recognizes the importance of women to contribute meaningfully to businesses.

“On this International Women’s Day, I continue to focus on substance and advancing innovation through significant contributions,” Williams says. “I chose to keep my attention on delivering value which I hope serves as an example of what it looks like to persistently pursue your dream.

“None of us can do it alone; we can and should surround ourselves with people who support our pursuits and offer encouragement when needed,” she continues “My advice to women with entrepreneurial aspirations in tech or any other field is to go for it. Instead of letting fear or any other assumption deter, find meaningful work and pursue it. Delivering value through action will quickly quiet the doubtful–and ready the path for those who follow.”

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