Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, discussed her journey and challenges on Meghan Markle’s podcast, revealing she initially lacked coding experience. Despite this, she launched a successful non-profit that trained over 670,000 girls in STEM. The dialogue explored her sacrifices as a female entrepreneur and her connection with Markle, highlighting the impact of high-profile support in her organization’s continuity amidst changing sentiments in the tech industry. Saujani's story is a testament to overcoming barriers through determination and innovation.
If I had applied to be the CEO of Girls Who Code, I wouldn't have gotten the job. I didn't code. I majored in polyscience, speech communications.
Girls Who Code says it has helped train more than 670,000 young girls, women, and nonbinary individuals in STEM and received support from high-profile names.
This conversation was such a full-circle moment for me, as I first met Meghan when I expanded Girls Who Code to the UK in 2019.
The conversation revealed Saujani's drive as an entrepreneur to remain on the front lines pushing for change.
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