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The History of Women in Tech Is Longer (and Cooler!) Than You Know

Updated 6/19/2020
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The mark women have been making on the tech world extends far before and beyond Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer.

You’ve probably read a lot about women in the tech world recently, but how familiar are you with its roots? Unsurprisingly, the mark women have been making on the tech world extends far before and beyond Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer.

Check out the infographic for women in tech 101, including current stats, some women who’ve changed the game, modern role models, and rising stars (included the founder of our own Decoded), and you, too, can begin making your mark on the tech world.


Inforgraphic courtesy of WhoIsHostingThis.com.


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