"...we are constantly exploring ways to promote an inclusive culture for all of our teammates, in line with our 'human-first' philosophy.
I am so grateful to Emilia and Sabina for sharing their wisdom and inspiring so many with this important book"
Nick Mehta
EIR at Bessemer Venture Partners; Advisor at Chemistry Ventures; Board Member at 4 Companies
Pressing ON as a Tech Mom
How Tech Industry Mothers Set Goals, Define Boundaries & Raise the Bar for Success.
Building a leadership career in tech is hard enough for women. For mothers, it can feel nearly impossible.
Emilia D’Anzica and Sabina Pons lived that reality.
Comparing their stories of raising children while working in tech, they asked a simple question: What would it take for the industry to value working mothers?
To find out, they interviewed more than 300 tech leaders who are moms themselves. The result is a practical guidebook full of strategies for setting goals, protecting boundaries, and building a career without sacrificing family. It also calls on male allies to help change the culture.
Because mothers aren’t succeeding in tech in spite of who they are. They’re succeeding because of it.
"Eye-opening"
As a tech CEO, I'm keenly aware of the enormous value tech moms bring to my company. As a parent, I empathize with the struggle to balance work and family life. Yet as a man, I have not experienced the trials and tribulations that are the norm for women in tech. In this important book, D'Anzica & Pons reveal the real stories of real working moms in tech. It is eye-opening.
- Amazon reviewer
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"Heartwarming & Inspirational"
This is the book I needed 25 years ago as a young mom trying to navigate motherhood while starting a career. Heartwarming and inspirational, so well written I couldn’t put it down. As a current tech mom, this book hits home in so many ways and brings up a number of things I’ve also experienced in the past and always felt so alone on.
- Amazon reviewer
"Gripping"
If you want a peek at what it's like to be a mom in tech, this is the book for you. Whether you're a tech leader or a mom in tech, you'll learn from a truly diverse group of tech leaders talking about the highs and lows of being a mom in tech. Each chapter is an insightful interview with a mom in tech with a focus on a concept vital to thriving in the tech world.
- Amazon reviewer
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