In this episode Vanessa explores the story and thinking behind 404 Women Not Found - a practical, action-focused book created to help women navigate, progress and thrive in the technology industry.
The book grew out of a 2025 research report examining the barriers women continue to face in technology, particularly around progression, recognition and pay. Rather than telling women they need to change who they are to succeed, 404 Women Not Found is about helping them sharpen the skills they already have, navigate the realities of today’s workplace and take greater ownership of their careers.
With women still accounting for only around 20–26% of the technology workforce, compared with approximately 17% a decade ago, the pace of change remains frustratingly slow.
This episode looks at why that is, what women working in technology say they actually need, and how the book was designed to turn those conversations into practical action.
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This episode is hosted by Dave Savage Host of Pod Tech Talk
The guest: Vanessa Vallely - visit her website here
Vanessa is the Author of 404 Women Not Found - A new book aimed at helping women in the tech industry thrive and survive
Buy the book on Amazon here
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