Aug 8, 2017 · 1 min read
Hi Jake,
I’m happy to read that you’re now committed to supporting women in tech. I have to say, though, that I was disheartened to see that after you encourage men to listen to women in your article, there was an immediate example of you not listening to a woman in practice. Hannah makes a good point (as practitioners and academics can attest — amplification isn’t groundbreaking), and as you move forward with your desire to be a better ally to women in tech, it could be useful as an opportunity for growth. You don’t have to immediately agree, since the most useful discussions often make us uncomfortable, but I think it’s important to research and consider the opinion before jumping to defensiveness.
Best,
Allyson