Gender Disparity and Innovation in Tech

The video discusses the speaker's personal journey of challenging societal norms as a woman from the global south. Inspired by her family, particularly her mother’s UN career, she pursued a career in tech, where she noticed a significant gender gap. This led her to collaborate on initiatives like 'Women in Technology' at Pearson to address representation issues. Pearson's culture of transformation and encouraging inquiry is highlighted as a driving force for continuous improvement and relevance.

What motivated the speaker to frequently ask 'why'?

• Her experiences in the global south

• Her education in a prestigious university

• Her career in the tech industry

• Her travels around the world

How did the speaker's mother influence her?

• By advising her to avoid risks

• By inspiring her to push boundaries

• By teaching her to cook

• By encouraging her to travel

What issue did the speaker notice in her tech career?

• Limited career growth

• High employee turnover

• Gender disparity

• Lack of innovation

What initiative did the speaker partner with to address gender disparity?

• Tech for All

• Diversity in Tech

• Women in Technology

• Equal Opportunity Initiative

What challenge did the speaker face in meetings during her tech career?

• Lack of resources

• Being the only woman

• Technical difficulties

• Language barriers

What is the broader goal of the Women in Technology initiative?

• To increase profits

• To improve customer service

• To address the representation gap

• To reduce working hours

How does Pearson encourage its employees?

• By promoting work-life balance

• By encouraging them to ask 'why'

• By providing financial incentives

• By offering free courses

What has Pearson been committed to over its existence?

• Transforming and staying relevant

• Maintaining traditional methods

• Expanding globally

• Reducing costs

What is the significance of asking 'why' according to the speaker?

• It is a waste of time

• It is only useful in academic settings

• It leads to confusion

• It fosters innovation and growth

What does the speaker believe is essential for personal and professional growth?

• Avoiding risks

• Questioning and innovation

• Following instructions

• Sticking to routines