She’s In CTRL: How women can take back tech – to communicate, investigate, problem-solve, broker deals and protect themselves in a digital world

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I wouldn’t say I have any negative self-talk or even imposter syndrome. For me, a lot of the spaces I’m in I have been invited to, so I know there is value I can bring – because I know the experiences I’ve had and the network I have. All exploring the key industries that are set to be disrupted the most by this new technology, including; legal sectors, retail, financial services, healthcare, insurance, energy, music, government, real estate and more. She has greeted these milestones with a mix of gratitude and astonishment. “That was my first time like, genuinely streaming amongst pop artists, and I was like, ‘Oh, f–k!’ I just feel like I don’t even have a radio presence, [and] I’m just now having two songs that have been playing on the radio consistently,” she says. It is clear that technology is no natural force advancing in whichever direction it pleases, but that it is driven by the very people who create it: overwhelmingly men in the Global North. It is unsurprising, then, that technology tends to reflect their experiences and serve their interests. The efforts of women from within and beyond the sector have drawn attention to this problem: Timnit Gebru, Joy Buolamwini, Caroline Criado Perez, Ellen Pao.

It was less about role models for me. I remember learning about Tim Berners-Lee, because I was on the Web a lot, and thinking: “He’s a British Physicist and I’m British and like science and maths too.” I remember feeling it was cool that he made something so impactful throughout the world. I felt if that’s something that I could do one day, then why not? I grew up in East London, where I was the eldest of five. I was a child prodigy and always really loved maths and technology. What top tips would you give to an individual who is trying to excel in their career in technology?

You had a unique experience at school being a child prodigy. How would you describe growing up?

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