Geek Girl Rising

"[One of] three books every geek should read . . . This inspiring collection of success stories gives all the dish on the rise of under-the-radar women in the tech world."—The Wall Street Journal

“Geek Girl Rising is a collection of powerful stories about the current and next generation of women technologists and leaders. Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens show how these women are changing the rules, building better products for men AND women, and lessons learned from the ‘sister network’. This book is full of inspiring, real-life stories about women technologists and leaders who are determined to see the next generation succeed by building new communities and opportunities. It's an ideal book for all up-and-coming tech leaders, whether you are a student, in the ideation phase or a female entrepreneur trying to get a seat at the big table. Learn what’s changed and what hasn’t – and how to navigate successfully."—The Women's CLUB of Silicon Valley

“Change is finally coming to the tech world because Silicon Valley sisters are doing it for themselves. And Geek Girl Rising proves it. Essential and hopeful reading both for women—and men—who are working or want to work in the digital space. It’s been an uphill battle for women in Palo Alto, but, as Heather Cabot and Samantha Walravens meticulously report, their voices are starting to be heard, and as the data shows, everybody benefits.”—Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines, and Board Director, Snap Inc.

“Geek Girl Rising shines a spotlight on the growing number of women who are blazing a trail through the male-dominated world of tech. Uplifting, fast-paced, and carefully researched, this book is a clarion call for women to keep leaning in—and for men to recognize potential where it has too long been overlooked.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

“Since it’s the tech world that’s building our future, it’s vital women play a part—and Geek Girl Rising is the roadmap for the next generation of women not just to get involved but to lead their own tech startups. The challenges are real, but Geek Girl Rising shows women how to rise to those challenges and overcome them. It’s the rallying cry we need for a diverse, connected, and sustainable world.”—Arianna Huffington, CEO of Thrive Global

"Journalists Cabot and Walravens tell the stories of dozens of women who are working in or leading tech companies . . . A well-organized survey of the successes and occasional failures of women working in what has traditionally been a male-dominated field."—Kirkus Reviews