Women Who Built The Internet: Grace Hopper

The third edition of Women Who Built the Internet is about Grace Hopper, a pioneering woman in computer science. She made significant contributions to the internet. She developed the first compiler, revolutionizing programming languages, and played a crucial role in creating COBOL. Her famous “debugging” incident gave birth to a fundamental computing term. Her work exemplified a forward-thinking approach to technology accessibility and practicality. More

Women Who Built The Internet: Hedy Lamarr

In part 2 of Women Who Built The Internet, we learn about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress and innovator who laid the foundation for modern technologies like WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth. She co-invented a secure radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes during WWII, which inspired cellular technologies. More

The Women Who Built The Internet: Ada Lovelace

This edition of Women Who Built The Web covers Ada Lovelace. She co-wrote the first computer algorithm in 1843, defying the expectations for women at the time. Working with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine, she foresaw the capabilities of computers and AI. Her legacy inspires modern women in tech.More

About Women Disrupting Tech

How do we improve the deplorable statistics on funding of female founded tech startups? This blogpost is a primer on what this blog and the associated podcast are about. More