Celebrating Women in Tech: Reflections and Aspirations for International Women's Day 2025

A Call for Accelerated Action

International Women's Day 2025 prompts a vital reflection on the strides made towards gender equality, particularly within the tech industry, while acknowledging the persistent challenges ahead. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, underscores the urgent need for tangible change, moving beyond symbolic gestures to create truly inclusive environments.

Celebrating Achievements and Empowering the Future

VMblog reached out to numerous female tech leaders to gather their insights on this important occasion. Their perspectives offer a powerful glimpse into the current landscape and illuminate the path forward.

Stratodesk: Championing Women's Contributions

Silke Telsnig, CMO at Stratodesk, expresses pride in the women shaping their company and the tech industry at large, emphasizing the unique perspectives and leadership they bring. Stratodesk's commitment to inspiring and supporting women in tech reflects the understanding that diverse teams drive success.

Object First: Empowering Teams and Celebrating Wins.

Kelly Wells, Chief Operating Officer at Object First, highlights the importance of empowering women to take ownership and celebrating their achievements. She emphasizes the need to recognize women's contributions and create opportunities for them to lead and innovate.

ControlUp: Recognizing Leadership and Progress

Dana Eisen, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at ControlUp, celebrates the women driving innovation and progress within the tech industry and within their own company. She emphasizes shared responsibility in the pursuit of equality and building a more inclusive environment.

SIOS Technology: Honoring Quiet Victories

Margaret Hoagland, VP of Global Sales & Marketing at SIOS Technology, honors the unsung heroes and quiet victories of women who have shaped the tech world, acknowledging their courage, resilience, and compassion.

Index Engines: Bridging the Gender Gap

Danielle Coady, VP & Cyber Resilience Evangelist at Index Engines, addresses the underrepresentation of women in tech and calls for creating more pathways for women to advance into leadership roles.

IGEL: Cultivating an Environment for Success

Lori Thompson, VP of HR for North America at IGEL, highlights the achievements of their women's ERG and the company's continued work towards equitable growth and advancement opportunities for women.

Liquidware: Trailblazers Shaping the Future

Jenna Hicks, VP of Client Engagement, Liquidware, spotlights the incredible women impacting Liquidware and the broader tech industry. She emphasizes the importance of "sending the elevator back down" to elevate others and promote diverse voices.

Cynomi: Creating Opportunities in Cybersecurity

Reut Roich, VP of Product at Cynomi, celebrates the women who are creating opportunities and driving change in the cybersecurity field.

Datadobi: Challenging Stereotypes and Rejecting Bias

Denise Natali, VP of America Sales at Datadobi, discusses the persistent challenge of gender inequality and calls for accelerated action through flexible work environments, education on unconscious bias, and supportive policies.

StarTree: Accelerating Progress, Not Delaying It

Julia Astashkina, Senior Director of Growth at StarTree, stresses the urgency of accelerating action for gender equality, emphasizing the need for tangible steps to create opportunities for women at every level.