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Tech Ladies Digest - Week of 9/14
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Networking has always been a cornerstone of career growth, but for many, it still feels uncomfortable, time-consuming, or ineffective. At ICON 2025, Marilynn Joyner, CEO of Her Workplace, will tackle this challenge head-on in her session Harnessing AI to Humanize Your Network: The Next Evolution of Career Connections.
Leading up to her ICON session, Marilynn reminded us that it might be time to rethink how we approach networking.
“Your immediate connections don’t get you as far as your tertiary connections… those third-party relationships actually propel your career forward.”
Instead of relying only on who you know today, Marilynn emphasizes the importance of broadening your reach and cultivating those next-level relationships that open new doors. The right tools can help us uncover those next-level connections, but technology alone isn’t enough. It’s about how we approach relationships—strategically, authentically, and with intention.
AI can handle the busywork like tracking contacts, surfacing opportunities, and helping you prioritize. However, the magic happens when we focus on the human side: meaningful conversations, genuine follow-ups, and connections that actually propel your career.
“Networking should feel more strategic, authentic, and energizing.”
Whether you’re job-hunting, fundraising, or simply expanding your circle, Marilynn’s insights help us reframe how we build connections—moving away from outdated playbooks and toward more intentional, human-centered approaches.
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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
⭐ EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Lead With Confidence, Even Through Change: One in five women consider leaving their jobs during menopause. Let's talk strategies to maintain well-being, confidence, and impact. Join Dr. Melissa McRae and Dr. Chris McAlister for practical tools to help women thrive in their careers during this pivotal transition.
Wed, Sept 17 | 10–11 AM PDT | Reserve Your Spot
📰 IN RECENT TECH NEWS
Women Are 22% Less Likely to Use Generative AI Tools: A new report shows women lag behind men in generative AI adoption, largely due to lower access in tech-centric roles, though usage is expected to rise as AI becomes more embedded in mainstream software.
Leadership Gap Persists: Women Hold Only 14% of CEO Roles in ASX 100: Chief Executive Women’s 2025 report highlights that women remain starkly underrepresented at the CEO level, with many companies also lacking women in key pipeline positions such as COO and CFO.
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