Tech Ladies Digest - Week of 4/6

ICON of the Week: Katherine Johnson's Bold Journey 🚀

April 06, 2025

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As we count down to ICON, we’ve been celebrating the brilliant women who paved the way each week and this week’s ICON is none other than Katherine Johnson. A mathematician, trailblazer, and one of the "Hidden Figures" behind NASA’s early space missions, Katherine’s career reminds us that curiosity, precision, and perseverance can literally launch us into new worlds.

Johnson calculated the trajectories for the first American in space and played a critical role in the Apollo 11 moon landing doing so in a time when both her race and gender were significant barriers. She broke through by letting her work speak volumes and refusing to be sidelined. What can we learn from her? That deep expertise, quiet determination, and showing up, even when the system wasn’t built for you, can be revolutionary.

Katherine Johnson’s legacy teaches us to advocate for our place at the table, trust in our abilities, and know that even the most groundbreaking achievements start with solving one problem at a time. Her career is a shining example of the impact women in tech can and do make when given the opportunity to thrive.

We’ll be spotlighting even more icons like Katherine on our LinkedIn as we count down to ICON 2025. Speaking of - early bird tickets are selling fast, and there’s less than a month left to grab yours at the discounted rate. Join us in NYC for two unforgettable days of leadership, connection, and celebration. 🎟️✨

đź“° IN RECENT TECH NEWS

  • Alibaba Prepares to Launch Qwen 3 AI Model: Alibaba Group is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, as early as April 2025. This development underscores Alibaba's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and maintaining competitiveness in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. ​

  • Apple Releases iOS 18.4 with AI-Powered Features: Apple rolled out iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and VisionOS 2.4, introducing a range of new AI-powered features. Updates include smart notification sorting, improved photo filters, new emojis, and support for lossless audio on AirPods Max. VisionOS 2.4 enhances the Vision Pro experience with Apple Intelligence tools and app-sharing capabilities.

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