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STARWEST Virtual+ 2020 - Women Who Test Session

Thursday, October 15

Aprajita Mathur
Guardant Health
WWT1

Breaking the Glass Ceiling and our Biases

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm

Gender bias exists not only in our workplace, but also in our personal lives. Companies and communities have been working hard to be more inclusive and diverse, yet this is a very difficult problem to solve. Why? Is it just a matter of time or can there be other factors involved? Let's take a dive into what is preventing women from progressing or reaching the top and how we can help bring the balance. To go beyond mere stereotypes, we will get familiarized with the basics of how our brain operates, how biases form, and other factors that contribute to a gender-biased system. We will work...

Dona_Sarkar
Microsoft
WWT2

How to Be a Today's Superhero (Yes, that's You) In Case You Haven't Noticed

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 2:15pm to 3:15pm

The world has changed, so many people are out of jobs, so many people are wondering what will happen next. So many are feeling alone and like no one understands them. Instead of spending your days building your resume, let’s focus on building your legacy…the thing people remember you for. How? Join us and find out!

Jessie Shternshus
The Improv Effect
Alison Wade
TechWell Corp.
WWT3

The Year of Change!

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

We interrupt your regularly scheduled life to bring you 2020! A year of unprecedented unknowns and uncertainty. Many of us have faced countless challenges in our personal lives and in our careers and frankly, it is hard to not feel STUCK! In order to get unstuck, we must learn what to do to bring about personal change. How can we identify the changes we want to make and then find new ways to make those changes? Let’s talk about the steps we need to take to intentionally shift our mindset and habitual patterns that may be holding us back. Join Jessie and Alison for this interactive session...

Friday, October 16

Tania_Katan
Creative Trespassing
WWT4

Think INSIDE the Box: How to Unlock Your Creativity in Uncertain Times

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm

Yes, this is an uncertain time, but the good news is: ALL times are uncertain! The time between feeling like an imposter and revolutionizing an industry. The time between beta launching your business and your intended audience loving it. The time between finding your creativity and taking a leap of faith. There is one big difference between those who thrive in uncertain times and those who binge-watch-nexflix: Using constraints as a catalyst to unlock creativity.

Alison Wade
TechWell Corp.
WWT5

Panel–Career Superpowers

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Let’s discuss and define the most important career superpowers for women. Hear what industry professionals, leaders, and idea disruptors think the important career superpowers are for women in 2020 and going forward.