Mentorship stories - Page 5

Sponsorship, not luck, often drives successful careers, as one board-level director reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent.

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer, focusing on driving AI strategy and enhancing digital offerings to meet customer needs.

As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.

Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with MassRobotics to boost robotics innovation in North America, opening a Boston base to collaborate with startups and academia.

Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

OutSystems has launched Mentor, an AI-powered tool on its Developer Cloud, streamlining app development and reducing SDLC time for businesses.

Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.

PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.

Jane Frankland, a leading advocate for women in cyber security, has been honoured with an MBE for her significant contributions to the field.

Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.

A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.

Manuel Salazar, Director of Cyber Services at Orro, shares insights on nurturing talent and navigating the evolving challenges of cyber security.

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.