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Navigating the Women in Tech Landscape: An Overview by Ladies Who Tech

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:

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!).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.