The Future Built by Women

12Building the Future Together: The Code of Collaboration

The best advice that I could give other women entrepreneurs, especially women in tech, is to find a tribe.

—Natasia Malihollo

ENTERING THE WORLD of tech and start-ups can often feel like diving into the intricate world of coding. At first glance, it might seem like a solitary endeavor, with lines of code resembling the building blocks of a digital realm. However, as any coder knows, the most robust and efficient software doesn't emerge from a single developer toiling in isolation. It's the result of collaboration, feedback loops, and a collective effort to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

When I ventured into this dynamic arena, I was pleasantly surprised by the collaborative nature of the journey. Contrary to the notion that the tech world can be cutthroat, I discovered a community where women actively supported each other's endeavors. It echoed the spirit of collaborative coding, where developers from diverse backgrounds join forces to solve complex problems. Although the world may portray us as competitors, I found that women in tech were more inclined toward collaboration. Just as programmers share code to build remarkable software, women entrepreneurs unite to construct a brighter future.

In this chapter, we'll explore the art of building together, much like developers crafting lines of code that weave into functional applications. We'll delve into the power of collaboration, the importance ...