Communities for women in the tech industry create spaces where members can connect, share experiences, and support each other on the path to success. These communities help participants develop their skills, build careers, and discover new opportunities in the industry.
With various formats available, women can choose the community that best fits their needs—from networking groups and online platforms to private clubs and specialized mentorship programs. All of these options provide a safe and supportive environment for women striving to advance their careers or make a positive impact through technology.
Given the diverse landscape, many communities for this target audience coexist across online, hybrid, and offline spaces. At Ladies Who Tech, we’re often asked: "What sets you apart? What is your USP?" This led us to evaluate well-known Russian- and some of the English-speaking communities, identifying key goals and visions. Here’s a closer look:
With various formats available, women can choose the community that best fits their needs—from networking groups and online platforms to private clubs and specialized mentorship programs. All of these options provide a safe and supportive environment for women striving to advance their careers or make a positive impact through technology.
Given the diverse landscape, many communities for this target audience coexist across online, hybrid, and offline spaces. At Ladies Who Tech, we’re often asked: "What sets you apart? What is your USP?" This led us to evaluate well-known Russian- and some of the English-speaking communities, identifying key goals and visions. Here’s a closer look:
Women in Tech (cases of Uzbekistan, Russia, Cyprus)
Founder(s): Ayumi Moore Aoki (France)
Website: https://women-in-tech.org/
Members: 8,500+ (Russian branch)
Platform: Zoom, local platforms for offline events
Community Type: Hybrid (80% online, 20% offline)
Geographical Presence: 51 countries
Participation: Free
Languages: Russian, English
How to Join: Direct inclusion in the Telegram chat, participation in events and mentorship programs
Who’s in the Community: Women working in IT and those interested in technology
Key Goals: Support gender diversity in tech, talent development, experience sharing, and assisting with career transitions (toward tech entrepreneurship and innovation)
What You Won’t Get: Personalized recommendations or answers outside of mentorship programs, as the community focuses on trends and broad topics.
Venturing Women
Founded: 2023
Founder(s): Daria Kamkalova
Website: https://www.venturingwomen.org/
Members: 639+
Platform: WhatsApp
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: Global
Languages: English
Participation: Free
How to Join: Direct link through the founder's social media
Who’s in the Community: Women entrepreneurs and professionals in venture capital and investment, startup programs
Key Goals: Support women in venture business, share knowledge and resources, develop entrepreneurial skills, and create a professional network
What You Won’t Get: Local offline interaction (except during major conferences), or 1-1 communication after your intro (proactiveness and clear requests are the key to success!).
Founder(s): Daria Kamkalova
Website: https://www.venturingwomen.org/
Members: 639+
Platform: WhatsApp
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: Global
Languages: English
Participation: Free
How to Join: Direct link through the founder's social media
Who’s in the Community: Women entrepreneurs and professionals in venture capital and investment, startup programs
Key Goals: Support women in venture business, share knowledge and resources, develop entrepreneurial skills, and create a professional network
What You Won’t Get: Local offline interaction (except during major conferences), or 1-1 communication after your intro (proactiveness and clear requests are the key to success!).
Female Founders
Founded: 2016
Founder(s): Lisa-Marie Fassl, Nina Wöss
Website: https://female-founders.org/
Members: 339+
Platform: Slack
Community Type: Hybrid (70% online, 30% offline)
Geographical Presence: Europe
Languages: English
Participation: Free
How to Join: Direct link through the organization’s website
Who’s in the Community: Startup founders, C-level startup employees, mentors
Key Goals: Support women entrepreneurs, share knowledge and resources, build a professional network
What You Won’t Get: Contacts and advice outside of Europe, or super-fast responses to requests.
Founder(s): Lisa-Marie Fassl, Nina Wöss
Website: https://female-founders.org/
Members: 339+
Platform: Slack
Community Type: Hybrid (70% online, 30% offline)
Geographical Presence: Europe
Languages: English
Participation: Free
How to Join: Direct link through the organization’s website
Who’s in the Community: Startup founders, C-level startup employees, mentors
Key Goals: Support women entrepreneurs, share knowledge and resources, build a professional network
What You Won’t Get: Contacts and advice outside of Europe, or super-fast responses to requests.
Female Invest
Founded: 2019
Founder(s): Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Bitz
Website: https://www.femaleinvest.com/
Members: 20,000+
Platform: Proprietary online platform, Zoom
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: International
Languages: English
Participation: Paid
How to Join: Subscription via the website, participation in webinars and courses (paid)
Who’s in the Community: Women interested in investments and finance
Key Goals: Improve financial literacy among women, teach investment strategies, and support financial planning
What You Won’t Get: Discussions outside of finance/investment topics, or a "cozy" community feeling.
Founder(s): Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Bitz
Website: https://www.femaleinvest.com/
Members: 20,000+
Platform: Proprietary online platform, Zoom
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: International
Languages: English
Participation: Paid
How to Join: Subscription via the website, participation in webinars and courses (paid)
Who’s in the Community: Women interested in investments and finance
Key Goals: Improve financial literacy among women, teach investment strategies, and support financial planning
What You Won’t Get: Discussions outside of finance/investment topics, or a "cozy" community feeling.
She Codes
Founded: 2017
Founder(s): Matt Delac
Website: https://www.shecodes.io/
Members: 17,000+
Platform: Proprietary online platform, Zoom
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: International
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Participation: Free, with paid events
How to Join: Registration on the website, participation in courses
Who’s in the Community: Women aspiring to develop professionally in coding, from beginners to advanced specialists
Key Goals: Teach women coding and technology skills, increase female representation in IT, create a professional network, and support career growth
What You Won’t Get: Discussions outside of education/programming, or a "cozy" community feel.
Founder(s): Matt Delac
Website: https://www.shecodes.io/
Members: 17,000+
Platform: Proprietary online platform, Zoom
Community Type: Online
Geographical Presence: International
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Participation: Free, with paid events
How to Join: Registration on the website, participation in courses
Who’s in the Community: Women aspiring to develop professionally in coding, from beginners to advanced specialists
Key Goals: Teach women coding and technology skills, increase female representation in IT, create a professional network, and support career growth
What You Won’t Get: Discussions outside of education/programming, or a "cozy" community feel.
Ladies Who Tech
Founded: 2020
Founder(s): Irina Yashina
Website: https://ladieswho.tech/
Members: 860+
Platform: Telegram
Community Type: Hybrid (70% online, 30% offline)
Geographical Presence: 13+ countries
Languages: Russian
Participation: Free
How to Join: By invitation from members; general applications are reviewed quarterly
Who’s in the Community: Startup founders and C-level executives (60%), investors (25%), corporate and innovation ecosystem representatives (15%)
Key Goals: Accelerate the resolution of professional and career issues, help members showcase themselves as speakers/experts, and create a network of professional and personal contacts
What You Won’t Get: Workshops and events on general topics (career, money, personal branding, etc.), "it depends" answers, or long, script-like posts.
Founder(s): Irina Yashina
Website: https://ladieswho.tech/
Members: 860+
Platform: Telegram
Community Type: Hybrid (70% online, 30% offline)
Geographical Presence: 13+ countries
Languages: Russian
Participation: Free
How to Join: By invitation from members; general applications are reviewed quarterly
Who’s in the Community: Startup founders and C-level executives (60%), investors (25%), corporate and innovation ecosystem representatives (15%)
Key Goals: Accelerate the resolution of professional and career issues, help members showcase themselves as speakers/experts, and create a network of professional and personal contacts
What You Won’t Get: Workshops and events on general topics (career, money, personal branding, etc.), "it depends" answers, or long, script-like posts.
Do you know other communities we should include? We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Irina Yashina at hello@ladieswho.tech or @irinayashina on Telegram.