What’s been happening in October…

A word from Mahsa…

🌟 Kia ora <<First Name>> 🌟

First things first, happy Diwali — I hope you and your family enjoy this beautiful time.

October was such a special month — because we finally celebrated our 10th birthday!

🌟 Milestones like these remind us of our incredible journey, and She Sharp’s 10th Anniversary Celebration was a momentous occasion to reflect on our growth and community impact.

🔟 A decade has passed since our beginnings as a small group of passionate individuals, and together we’ve achieved so much, building lasting connections along the way. From our humble start to a thriving network, it’s been a journey of inspiration, resilience, and friendship.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and those who joined us for our special celebration. Your support has been invaluable. Special thanks to our remarkable speakers for sharing their wisdom and inspiring the next generation.

🌐 Catch up on our impact report to see how far we’ve come. And if you missed this event, join us as we take on Hamilton with our upcoming event with HCL Tech!

Ngā mihi nui

Mahsa McCauley
Founder and Chair
She Sharp Charitable Trust

Our 10th birthday — a recap 🎂

At She Sharp, we celebrated our 10th anniversary in style! Held at Deloitte, we brought together alumni and prospective members together to take a look back and celebrate the work of our amazing community. With inspiring insights shared from Libby Lavrova, Frances Valintine, Rochelle Moffitt, Alexia Hilbertidou, and Aravind Subramanian, there was not a boring moment (or at times, a dry eye in the room). Check out the video from the event and the photos below!

Check out the photos!

Check out the video!

We’re coming back to Waikato! 🌱

🌍✨ Ready to explore the future of tech and sustainability? Join us and HCLTech on 15th November 2024 for an exciting evening where innovation meets impact! Dive into how groundbreaking technology is paving the way to a more sustainable world, and get inspired by visionaries who are making a difference. We’re also celebrating Diwali, so come get inspired and enlightened!

The Google Educator Conference is back 🤖🤝

🔥 Google Educator Conference 2024 is back and bigger than ever! This powerhouse event is the ultimate hub for digital tech teachers looking to level up their STEM game. Get ready to unlock new, creative ways to ignite students' passion for tech in Kiwi classrooms. From hands-on strategies to future-proofing computer science education, this is your chance to transform how you teach and inspire the next generation of tech innovators!

Mentoring Program Highlights 🎓

We are excited to announce that our second cohort of mentors and mentees have been successfully paired! This initiative has been a tremendous success, providing numerous opportunities for growth, guidance, and meaningful connections. Can’t wait to continue sharing this journey with you!

Check out the program!

Want to be our next featured member?

She Sharp’s very foundations are built on the work that you do, so we want to hear from you! If you’re a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned software developer or anything in between — get in touch with us! We’d love to hear your story and inspire the rest of our community.

Get in touch!

Industry Gossip 🗣️

Check out what’s been going on in the tech world lately…

👀 Anthropic CEO Goes Full "Techno-Optimist"
Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, recently shared a massive 15,000-word essay championing the potential of AI to address global issues—from breakthroughs in biology to poverty reduction and better governance. Is this the dawn of a new, more optimistic outlook on AI? Read more on TechCrunch to dive into Dario’s vision.

📰 AI to Rescue the Ageing Workforce?
A recent New York Times article explores how an ageing U.S. workforce is driving AI adoption as a means to boost productivity amidst growing labour shortages. Despite only 5% of organisations reportedly using AI (a number many find too low), the article highlights AI’s potential to support economic stability—though questions remain on job displacement and worker retraining.

💻 Claude Takes Control
Anthropic’s AI, Claude, has launched a bold new feature, "Computer Use," allowing it to control a PC just like a human—typing, clicking, and even filling out forms. This experimental tool is still in beta and has built-in safety measures, but it raises fascinating questions: Could this mean a future where humans might barely need to interact with traditional computer interfaces?