Davina Schonle, a female entrepreneur, was refused entry to London Tech Week for bringing her eight-month-old daughter, leading to widespread criticism and calls for modernization in the tech industry's approach to inclusion and caregiving. Schonle expressed feeling 'humiliated' after her three-hour journey and noted that this incident reflects larger issues of diversity and support for female founders. While London Tech Week organizers acknowledged the lack of facilities for children, they hadn't resolved the matter directly with Schonle, drawing additional commentary from industry leaders on the need for improved practices.
"It was more than inconvenient. It was a clear reminder that as a tech industry, we still have work to do when it comes to inclusion beyond buzzwords."
"Thirty years ago, this exact debate was happening in law firms and parliament. And here we are in tech, claiming to be the vanguard but still failing at the basics."
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