Do you know a company who cares about women in technology?
I am working to try and bring some women bloggers from outside of the US to BlogHer in July. My first target is to fund one from India and one from Europe. I wish I could personally throw in the approximately $5,000 it will take for airfare (I can find lodging), but I can only do about $250. I need to tap my wider network to help me. And you are part of that network.
I was wondering, do any of you, dear readers, know of a company or organization that might help? Maybe one in the Bay Area who would love to have one of these women spend the day at their company as part of the trip to hear another perspective? Another voice? A company who could provide a direct grant to one or both of these women? Or better yet, even more women? I only have another $4750 to go? Let me know your thoughts. These are REALLY cool people and together, we could make it happen!
blogher, bloghercon, voices, sponsorship
posted by Nancy White at 12:48 PM
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Any luck? What about tulipego, who make laptops with interchangable covers. They seem to be pushing the female audience.
No bites so far, Jack. But thanks for the link. We'll follow up.
I suspect my readership is not quite the niche I need to hit. Grin.
Nancy, what about trying to get sponsorship from companies IN that country/continent (i.e. India, Europe).
There must be other companies in those countries/continents, like for example Portugal Telecom (in Portugal), who pride themselves on their R & D and innovation and who might be persuaded to sponsor someone local to go.
There was just a piece in the Saturday Chicago Tribune business section on "women in technology." Women drive changes in consumer technology by Alex Goldfayn.
And Yvonne at Lipsticking might have some ideas for you.
I'll follow up on those Jack. THANKS!!!
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