When I was asked to be an ambassador for the women friendly hackathon Hack’n’Lead organized by women++, I was immediately convinced by its setup: Preparation events to build skills in advance, on-site mentors during the event, the availability of child-care and the overall focus on learning! This setup attracts a more female audience than the typical hackathon without excluding anyone — and I welcome any initiatives towards more diversity in tech.
In addition to being an ambassador, I wanted to further help out by providing a preparation event to participants. However, I also knew I would face some challenges: