Women & TiECON

Breaking through more than a thousand-year old tradition, the first female gondolier, Alexandra Hai took the oars in Venice this week – go Alexandra! Off to something else - well not entirely….

It is redundant to ask whether women leaders in all spheres face a different set of challenges. Women form just nine percent of the Boards of Directors at Fortune 500 high-tech companies and a 2006 study published by the University of California, Davis described the "paucity" of women CIOs.

Even though many women business leaders today enjoy their jobs and are able to make a difference, the bigger picture isn’t really rosy. Many still remain unsure about men and women sharing an equal level playing field, being in control of their careers and having their views truly heard and appreciated.

Despite all the underlying skepticism it is still encouraging to see current examples of exceptional women leaders in the world of business, academics and politics. TiECON East is proud to present such strong women including the Managing Director and VP of Strategy at IBM VC, Claudia Fan Munce, former U.S. ambassador and President of Hunt Alternatives Fund, Swanee Hunt and the newly appointed President of Bentley College, Gloria Larson.

Attend TiECON East and hear from them directly about strategy, execution and success - all from their unique leadership perspectives.

Also at TiECON, network and collaborate with other women leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the nation and the globe. Register today at http://www.tieconeast.org/

Going back to Alexandra Hai – when asked if she was bothered by the thought that the other gondoliers might appeal the court ruling allowing her to steer her gondola, she merely quipped: “They can go to the pope!”

Indrani Ray-Ghosal
inmedia Public Relations Inc.