Get ready to be inspired as we chat with Gina Romero, the Founder and Head of Special Projects of Connected Women. Gina shares her unconventional journey in founding and growing Connected Women. We discuss the importance of problem-solving and community building in creating social impact. Plus, we dive into the power of collaboration and working together to improve lives. Finally, we talk about the role of technology, the significance of inclusive innovation in promoting gender equity in the workplace.

A Things We Talked About:

• Problem-solving and aligning personal objectives with business decisions
• The flexibility to pivot while still building toward the same path
• Developing upskilling programs for the future of work
• creating community-as-a-service to involve more women in AI building projects

About the Guest
Gina Romero is a Filipino-British entrepreneur, community builder, and technology advocate. She is the Founder and Head of Special Projects at Connected Women, a socially responsible AI and digital task outsourcing community that aims to improve the lives of Filipino women through meaningful online work.

As part of her mission to better equip women entrepreneurs and professionals with the technology skills to scale their businesses and careers, Gina launched Connected Women in Singapore in 2013. In 2016 she set her heart on helping Filipino women and moved back to the Philippines where she co-founded Connected Women in the Philippines in 2017.

Connected Women has received global recognition in the categories of inclusive innovation, the future of work, e-employment and women's empowerment. Gina is a proud recipient of the TOWNS award (The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service) which recognizes outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and a history of contributing positively to society.

LinkedIn | Connected Women | Website

Related Links:

• Video: LinkedIn Speaker Series with Gina Romero
• Ruth Yu-Owen, Co-Founder at Connected Women
• Jacqueline Rogers, Founder at the Athena Network
• International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

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