{"type": "project", "title": "Baddies in Tech DAO", "logoImg": "bafkreidjwbuuoopeoc4gvj7nx3rfpavivakphq5sxae7d5cl4of6lxu73y", "website": "https://baddiesintech.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreiam36jiqizgdxpupyrlauffmtt7dqonrw4oaqkqztzpeyfpxiycpu", "createdAt": 1682122086213, "credentials": {}, "description": "**********ABOUT BADDIES IN TECH DAO**********\n\nBaddies in Tech DAO is a community-driven initiative that aims to empower women and non-binary individuals in the tech industry. The group is committed to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for underrepresented groups by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs.\n\nThe DAO's primary goal is to address the systemic barriers that have historically prevented women and non-binary individuals from fully participating in the tech industry. Baddies in Tech DAO aims to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a safe space for marginalized individuals to connect, learn, and grow professionally.\n\nBaddies in Tech DAO has been active in various initiatives to empower and support women and non-binary individuals in the tech industry.\n\nThroughout our three year community-building journey, we\u2019ve had the privilege to explore first-hand **3 key problems** that fuel the lack of diversity and inclusion for women of color in tech.\n\n**Problem #1**\n\nWomen of color make up just [4-5% of people in computing roles.](https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-134/Accenture-A4-GWC-Report-Final1.pdf#zoom=50) Our communities have been systemically denied access to tech education and work opportunities, and are currently playing catchup to onboard into Web2.\n\n**Problem #2**\n\nOnly 8% of women of color say it is \u201ceasy\u201d to thrive in the tech industry. We faced with un-inclusive and inequitable workplaces where we are often the only WOC on our teams, and bro-culture is the norm. As a result of this, [almost 50% of female technologists leave the industry before the age of 30,](https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-134/Accenture-A4-GWC-Report-Final1.pdf#zoom=50) further fueling the representation problem.\n\n**Problem #3**\n\nSharing an unspoken mission, efforts by women of color technologists (and allies) to increase representation in tech spaces are often fragmented and siloed. By working individually, we move the needle instead of moving mountains.\n\nWe recognize the above as key barriers to women of color breaking into and growing careers in Web2 and Web3. We believe we can change this narrative, and our futures, by building **BiTDAO - a *decentralized collective of change-makers championing representation and inclusion for women of color in tech.***\n\nBy bringing together our ideas, networks, and resources under a DAO, we aim to increase the representation of women of color in computing roles to 10% by 2030.\n\n**Mission:**\n\nTo help women of color break into and belong in technology\n\n**Vision:**\n\nTo increase the representation of women of color in computing roles to 10% by 2030\n\n**********WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO**********\n\n**A Trusted Brand**\n\nBaddies in Tech has built a well-known brand in the DEI in tech space with our fierce focus on amplifying the experiences and voices of women of color technologists. As a grassroots movement with culture and representation at its heart, we are trusted name amongst current and aspiring tech professionals and are well positioned to encourage mass adoption of Web3 technologies by women of color.\n\n**An Inclusive Discord community**\n\nWe\u2019ve built a [safe space in Discord](https://form.jotform.com/220156942382051) for 1.5k+ Baddies to connect and uplift one another through our tech career journeys. Built to be a welcoming and inclusive environment, our Discord server is a digital home for the Baddies in Tech community to share experiences, advice, resources and mentorship.\n\n**A Mentorship Program**\n\nOur mentorship program has connected a cohort of aspiring tech baddies to mentors who can help them break into tech. We\u2019ve seen amazing engagement from the mentors and mentees, and are working to expand the program to curate mentorship matches for as many community members as possible!\n\n**Online + IRL Events**\n\nBaddies in Tech has curated numerous online educational, recruiting and networking events for the community over the pandemic years. Last year, we held our first IRL event in Atlanta, GA at the Render ATL conference. [Baddie Tea Party](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ceoyx-aDT8R/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) was a blast and we are excited to create city chapters for BiTDAO members to continue to connect IRL! Since then we've held countless Discord educational sessions to onboard our members into the web3 space by teaching them the basics of Web3 and having them create their own wallets along with AMA's related to various tech careers!\n\n**Tech Educational Scholarships**\n\nWe\u2019re proud to have awarded over $35k in educational scholarships to aspiring tech baddies over the years. We plan to allocate a portion of our community treasury to continue to award micro-educational grants and scholarships for women of color to gain in-demand tech skills.\n\nIn addition, Baddies in Tech DAO has collaborated with other organizations to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in the industry and to advocate for more diversity and inclusivity in the tech sector. Overall, the DAO's efforts have been focused on building a more equitable and inclusive tech community for all.\n\n**********WHAT'S NEXT?**********\n\n**********BiT Women\u2019s Rights Hackathon**********\n\nThe Baddies in Tech Women's Rights Hackathon is an upcoming initiative by the Baddies in Tech DAO aimed at increasing representation and inclusion of women of color in the tech industry. Our Blockchain technology track will be focused on creating blockchain technology solutions that can affect change in women's rights. We understand and recognize the systemic barriers that have historically prevented women from fully participating in the tech industry and aim to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a safe space for marginalized individuals to connect, learn, and grow professionally. Our efforts have been focused on building a more equitable and inclusive tech community for all.\n\n**********BiT Inaugural Conference in NYC**********\n\nA first-of-it's-kind professional development conference for women of color technologists\n\nBiTCon NYC, our inaugural conference, is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of women of color technology professionals in NYC! \n\nThe goal of this conference is to give Black and brown women a space to bring their full selves to the tech industry. This conference will enable attendees to network, grow their careers, and celebrate being a woman of color in tech!", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "baddiesintech"}
Baddies in Tech DAO
**********ABOUT BADDIES IN TECH DAO**********

Baddies in Tech DAO is a community-driven initiative that aims to empower women and non-binary individuals in the tech industry. The group is committed to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for underrepresented groups by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs.

The DAO's primary goal is to address the systemic barriers that have historically prevented women and non-binary individuals from fully participating in the tech industry. Baddies in Tech DAO aims to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a safe space for marginalized individuals to connect, learn, and grow professionally.

Baddies in Tech DAO has been active in various initiatives to empower and support women and non-binary individuals in the tech industry.

Throughout our three year community-building journey, we’ve had the privilege to explore first-hand **3 key problems** that fuel the lack of diversity and inclusion for women of color in tech.

**Problem #1**

Women of color make up just [4-5% of people in computing roles.](https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-134/Accenture-A4-GWC-Report-Final1.pdf#zoom=50) Our communities have been systemically denied access to tech education and work opportunities, and are currently playing catchup to onboard into Web2.

**Problem #2**

Only 8% of women of color say it is “easy” to thrive in the tech industry. We faced with un-inclusive and inequitable workplaces where we are often the only WOC on our teams, and bro-culture is the norm. As a result of this, [almost 50% of female technologists leave the industry before the age of 30,](https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-134/Accenture-A4-GWC-Report-Final1.pdf#zoom=50) further fueling the representation problem.

**Problem #3**

Sharing an unspoken mission, efforts by women of color technologists (and allies) to increase representation in tech spaces are often fragmented and siloed. By working individually, we move the needle instead of moving mountains.

We recognize the above as key barriers to women of color breaking into and growing careers in Web2 and Web3. We believe we can change this narrative, and our futures, by building **BiTDAO - a *decentralized collective of change-makers championing representation and inclusion for women of color in tech.***

By bringing together our ideas, networks, and resources under a DAO, we aim to increase the representation of women of color in computing roles to 10% by 2030.

**Mission:**

To help women of color break into and belong in technology

**Vision:**

To increase the representation of women of color in computing roles to 10% by 2030

**********WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO**********

**A Trusted Brand**

Baddies in Tech has built a well-known brand in the DEI in tech space with our fierce focus on amplifying the experiences and voices of women of color technologists. As a grassroots movement with culture and representation at its heart, we are trusted name amongst current and aspiring tech professionals and are well positioned to encourage mass adoption of Web3 technologies by women of color.

**An Inclusive Discord community**

We’ve built a [safe space in Discord](https://form.jotform.com/220156942382051) for 1.5k+ Baddies to connect and uplift one another through our tech career journeys. Built to be a welcoming and inclusive environment, our Discord server is a digital home for the Baddies in Tech community to share experiences, advice, resources and mentorship.

**A Mentorship Program**

Our mentorship program has connected a cohort of aspiring tech baddies to mentors who can help them break into tech. We’ve seen amazing engagement from the mentors and mentees, and are working to expand the program to curate mentorship matches for as many community members as possible!

**Online + IRL Events**

Baddies in Tech has curated numerous online educational, recruiting and networking events for the community over the pandemic years. Last year, we held our first IRL event in Atlanta, GA at the Render ATL conference. [Baddie Tea Party](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ceoyx-aDT8R/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) was a blast and we are excited to create city chapters for BiTDAO members to continue to connect IRL! Since then we've held countless Discord educational sessions to onboard our members into the web3 space by teaching them the basics of Web3 and having them create their own wallets along with AMA's related to various tech careers!

**Tech Educational Scholarships**

We’re proud to have awarded over $35k in educational scholarships to aspiring tech baddies over the years. We plan to allocate a portion of our community treasury to continue to award micro-educational grants and scholarships for women of color to gain in-demand tech skills.

In addition, Baddies in Tech DAO has collaborated with other organizations to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in the industry and to advocate for more diversity and inclusivity in the tech sector. Overall, the DAO's efforts have been focused on building a more equitable and inclusive tech community for all.

**********WHAT'S NEXT?**********

**********BiT Women’s Rights Hackathon**********

The Baddies in Tech Women's Rights Hackathon is an upcoming initiative by the Baddies in Tech DAO aimed at increasing representation and inclusion of women of color in the tech industry. Our Blockchain technology track will be focused on creating blockchain technology solutions that can affect change in women's rights. We understand and recognize the systemic barriers that have historically prevented women from fully participating in the tech industry and aim to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a safe space for marginalized individuals to connect, learn, and grow professionally. Our efforts have been focused on building a more equitable and inclusive tech community for all.

**********BiT Inaugural Conference in NYC**********

A first-of-it's-kind professional development conference for women of color technologists

BiTCon NYC, our inaugural conference, is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of women of color technology professionals in NYC! 

The goal of this conference is to give Black and brown women a space to bring their full selves to the tech industry. This conference will enable attendees to network, grow their careers, and celebrate being a woman of color in tech!
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