About this Event

startGNV is thrilled to host our friends from We Advance Tech Together (WATT) for an interactive discussion and guided learning session on how to best support women in innovation and tech workspaces. Join us!

ALL ALLIES WELCOME! This event is free and open to all gender identities!

How it Works

Introduction: ~10 min

Networking event with topics: ~40 min

WATT discusson leaders share a topic which attendees will discuss in small breakout-rooms for 7-minute sessions.

All attendees will return to the main zoom meeting to discuss these experiences further for 10 min, and then move onto the next topic.

Worried about what to say? No worries! WATT discussion leaders will be there to help guide facilitate these discussions all along the way.

Q & A: ~ 10 min

Our Discussion Leaders

• Elise Carmichael – Vice President Of Product Management, Functionize & Co-founder, WATT
• Jennifer Edge – Director & Technology Officer of AASHTOWare Software Engineering at Infotech & C-founder, WATT
• Usha Suryadevara – Director of Engineering, Infotech & Founder, WATT

Register here!

About WATT

We Advance Tech Together believes that a woman alone can be powerful, but collectively we make an impact. We can make a difference! Our goal at WATT is to build a community full of energy and inspiration with women technologists and business professionals in the tech industry.

About startGNV

startGNV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on growing the innovation ecosystem of Greater Gainesville. We are led by a “working board” of active volunteers including founders of high-growth startups, leaders of established tech companies, professors from the University of Florida, and other passionate citizens of this beautiful, quirky community we all share. Visit our website https://startgnv.com