GHC

GHC: An Antidote to Imposter Syndrome?

The Quiet Confidence Crisis  Imposter syndrome (also known as fraud syndrome) is said to be found most often with gifted and high-achieving women. They feel undeserving and fake and feel they’ve deceived others into thinking they’re competent. They may dismiss their success as luck.  Even the most brilliant women in tech feel like frauds sometimes. …

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How to Make the Most of GHC

GHC is just one part of the fantastic AnitaB.org ecosystem that supports women and nonbinary technologists year-round. Here’s how to make the most of your GHC experience, before, during and after Grace Hopper Celebration!     Research Sponsors & Patrons: Check out the Sponsors & Patrons page to see which organizations will be present. Plan your must-visit…

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Learn All About 2024 PitcHER™ Third Place Winner Corinne Vargas and SMARTCharts

All About Corinne Vargas: A Passionate Innovator Corinne Vargas, founder and CEO of SMARTCharts, is a healthcare innovator and voice for patients and families navigating the complex world of therapeutic rehabilitation. With over a decade of experience in speech-language pathology and a background as an actuary, Corinne brings a unique combination of clinical insight and…

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Megan Lancaster and Ellavate Wagon Take the 2024 PitcHER™ Second Place Prize!

A Beachside Realization to Bold Innovation Megan Lancaster didn’t plan on revolutionizing the wagon industry, but her leap from investment banking and consulting to entrepreneurship was destined for something big. After years of crunching numbers and building products for others, she wanted something more personal—a project that could make a real difference for people, especially…

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Meet Our 2024 PitcHER™ First Place Winner Shelley Gupta with BāKIT Box!

From Toronto to Tech Entrepreneur: Shelley’s Early Story Growing up in Toronto as the daughter of Indian immigrants, Shelley Gupta always had a natural curiosity for different cultures. Cooking her family’s recipes became her first culinary classroom, and she soon developed a deep appreciation for the traditions that connected her to her heritage. But Shelley…

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Talk About Bringing Your Grit, Heart, and Courage!

Highlights from GHC 24 Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 was a whirlwind of Grit, Heart, and Courage, bringing together women and nonbinary technologists from around the globe who transformed Philadelphia into a hub of inspiration. From captivating conversations to the buzzing energy on the dance floor and Expo Hall, the sense of community was electric. Whether…

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