A recent La Vanguardia feature spotlights DigitalFems founder Thais Ruiz de Alda and her crucial work combating gender inequality in Spain’s tech sector.
The interview highlights:
The Stark Reality
- Only 24% of STEM professionals in Spain are women
- Just 12% of tech startup founders are female
- Ruiz de Alda notes: “We’re not just missing talent – we’re missing perspectives that shape our digital future“
DigitalFems’ Holistic Approach
The organization tackles the pipeline problem through:
Education: Tech training programs for women & girls
Visibility: Showcasing female role models in STEM
Policy: Advocating for corporate & government accountability
Systemic Change is Possible
The article highlights:
- How parental leave policies impact women’s tech careers
- Why algorithmic bias audits must become standard practice
- The need for gender-sensitive design in new technologies
Why This Matters Now
With AI and digital transformation accelerating, Ruiz de Alda argues inclusion can’t be an afterthought – it must be built into tech from the ground up.
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