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level the playing field ? While there are certainly more women turning towards careers in tech , I think the gender balance is definitely still a challenge .
In terms of what can be done , I think initiatives that involve young girls in tech such as Girls who Code can be hugely instrumental but it ’ s also about the industry taking a stance . Here at Dublin Tech Summit , our team has a gender split of 50 / 50 . We do this not only in the interest of fostering diversity but also because it is proven that teams like this outperform male dominated teams across the board .
One of the key principles behind DTS is that we were extremely keen to showcase the benefits of gender diversity across a range of sectors . We wanted to play host to as many women in technology as possible , both on and off stage , which was why DTS made 500 complimentary tickets available for women working in tech anywhere in the world .
What advice would you give to women looking to start or advance themselves in the sector ? Don ’ t be intimidated by those who
10 January 2017