iWIT is a force multiplier dedicated to action. Idaho Women In Technology (iWIT) A new organization committed to joining forces and uplifting voices to drive talent equity that advances Idaho's technology future. “You belong here. You will feel fulfilled here. The tech industry and society benefit from your belonging.” To achieve this reality for those underrepresented in tech, iWIT is propelled by research and data to: uplift and amplify partners advocating for women in technology across Idaho; connect innovators with industry and resources; empower women and girls along each unique journey; and add value to individuals and industry leaders through mentor circles, enriching partner programs, inclusive events, a tech community profile, and advancing stakeholder-driven initiatives.
We are excited about our future and we can't thank you all enough. Press release with details coming soon.
Monday Teaser! Exciting developments are on the horizon for Idaho Women In Technology (iWIT). The plan includes a revitalized re-launch, new headquarters, and an energetic new figurehead. Our mission requires the robust backing of a more expansive entity to flourish and expand. My gratitude extends to all who have supported our goal to empower women in technology. Stay tuned!
Please take a moment to vote for one of Boise's favorite tech founders, Andrea Sorensen. Click her name below to vote. Please help us get Andrea across the finish line. Andrea and Viiision are within 100 votes to win! This award highlights collective efforts to empower access for women in the AI-powered economy while accelerating corporate ESG goals. Go Andrea!!!
?? I am thrilled and honored to announce that I have been named a finalist for the #empowHERaccess 2024 Awards! ?? Being recognized among such incredible women leaders, entrepreneurs, and allies who are driving transformation and innovation in the tech industry is truly humbling. This award highlights our collective efforts to empower access for women in the AI-powered economy while accelerating corporate ESG goals. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Women in Cloud and the esteemed judges for this recognition. Congratulations to all the amazing finalists – your dedication and achievements inspire me every day! Join us in celebrating this journey and the remarkable impact we are making together. Let’s continue to drive change, foster inclusivity, and create a more equitable future for all. Official Announcement: https://lnkd.in/dZDTb-GG Grab Your Spot: https://lnkd.in/d4m7U_Gj #WomenInCloud #TechLeadership #Innovation #ESG #DiversityAndInclusion #WICxIcons #TechIndustry #WomenInTech #Leadership #Community
We are thrilled for you and your team, Rachel L. Wilson. You deserve all the success. We love BoldHue, Inc.'s innovative technology!
It's a big day for the team at BoldHue, Inc. I am thrilled to announce that we have successfully closed and oversubscribed our Seed round to $3.37M in funding! We are so excited to be able to service our first 10K units to an ever-growing and eagerly waiting 40K waitlist. Special shout-out to Sarah Lucas, Managing General Partner at Lucas Venture Group who has been with us from day 1 and led this round. In addition, I continue to be grateful for our early investors who have followed on in the round including Capital Eleven, and welcome others who back our tenacity and vision for solving this pain point for good, which include: Backstage Capital Tacoma Venture Fund (TVF) Mark Cuban and Kevin Huvanne Thank you TechCrunch for covering this announcement and we look forward to bringing BoldHue to market later this year! Karin Layton Nick Dane Farida Raafat Melissa Miller Anders Nelson Felix Izarra Blair Wilson https://lnkd.in/gXSNNvtQ
Capital Connect will be a great event this year. iWIT got to hear Cord Christensen speak at BSU a few years ago, and his founder's story is electric. Check out Alison Johnson's post, and we hope to see you there!
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Join us for the Capital Connect Conference! This year's keynote speaker, Cord Christensen, will share the inspiring PetIQ story and offer valuable insights to entrepreneurs and investors. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from a lineup of high-flying local emerging companies and an investor panel providing insights on fundraising markets and available funding types. Don't miss out on receiving the Idaho Deal Flow hard copy, detailing all private placements and mergers and acquisitions completed over the last year. This conference is always great, and this year promises to be one of the best yet.
Meet some of the judges and organizers of The Idaho Entrepreneurial Challenge. Boise State’s College of Innovation ran an incredible event, designed and executed flawlessly…. More fun every year! The judges are asked to give detailed feedback to founders. Ideas are shared, indistry secrets, hard questions, challenging the status quo, simply put, magic happens every year! Great job to all of the startups pitching for prize money. Special day; energizing and exciting to be among so many powerhouses! Pictured and not pictured. Janessa White Simply Eloped Liza Roeser, AAF FiftyFlowers.com Cara Van Sant Alina Gilmore Jess Fuhrman Idaho Women in Technology (iWIT) Molly Otter Boise State University Nick Crabbs Justin Jantz Brian Jorgenson Emily Tetz Eileen Barber