Reshma Saujani

Reshma Saujani is a distinguished keynote speaker renowned for her advocacy for women in technology. As the Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code, Reshma has inspired over 300,000 girls to pursue their passion for computer science, addressing the significant gender gap in the tech industry. Her journey into this field began during her 2010 campaign for US Congress, where she noticed the stark underrepresentation of girls in computing classes. This observation spurred her to establish Girls Who Code in 2011, an organisation recognised globally, including being named the Most Innovative Non-Profit by Fast Company in 2019. Reshma’s mission of promoting tech education for girls and advocating for gender equality forms the core of her impactful speaking engagements.

In addition to her influential work with Girls Who Code, Reshma is also the Founder & CEO of Moms First, a movement dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the unpaid and unseen labour performed by women, particularly mothers. This initiative advocates for systemic changes to support working mothers, including the introduction of the Marshall Plan for Moms legislation at the federal level. Reshma’s work with Moms First highlights her commitment to creating an equitable environment for women both at home and in the workplace, garnering support from celebrities, activists, and business leaders alike. Recently, Reshma launched Paidleave.ai, a portal through which parents can easily take paid time off in order to care for loved ones.

Reshma’s educational background is formidable, with a BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an MPP in Political & Economic Development from Harvard Kennedy School, and a law degree from Yale Law School. Her career as an attorney and Democratic organiser provided a solid foundation for her later work in tech advocacy. She has authored several books, including the New York Times Bestseller “Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World”, “Pay Up: The Future of Women & Work”, “Brave, Not Perfect”, and “Women Who Don’t Wait in Line”, all of which further her mission of empowering women and girls in tech.

Reshma’s contributions have been widely acknowledged. She has been named one of The Wall Street Journal Magazine’s Technology Innovators, included in Forbes’ Most Powerful Women Changing the World, and received the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Prize in Education. Her influential TED talk, “Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection,” and her invitation to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos underscore her stature as a thought leader. Recognised as one of the 50 Executive Women Shaping the Future of Business With Purpose in 2024 and a member of Inc. Magazine’s inaugural Female Founders 250 Board of Advisers, Reshma Saujani is a compelling keynote speaker. Her insights on women in tech, inclusion, and equality are sure to inspire and motivate any audience, making her an excellent choice for events focused on these crucial issues.