On April 18, 2014, MassTLC
and event partner, Carbonite, brought nearly 150 women together for its Inaugural
Women in the Workforce event. The evening session, “How Do You Reach the Top?”
was comprised of four accomplished panelists (below) and Danielle Sheer, VP and General Counsel of Carbonite, who served as Moderator.
and event partner, Carbonite, brought nearly 150 women together for its Inaugural
Women in the Workforce event. The evening session, “How Do You Reach the Top?”
was comprised of four accomplished panelists (below) and Danielle Sheer, VP and General Counsel of Carbonite, who served as Moderator.
The night began with the
panelists delving into how and why they worked towards securing their current
roles at the CXO level. Amy Villeneuve, President and COO of Kiva Systems, emphasized
strategic planning and urged her eager listeners to always think tactically.
“To think strategically, ask yourself what you want to say in an interview with
The Boston Globe in two years.”
panelists delving into how and why they worked towards securing their current
roles at the CXO level. Amy Villeneuve, President and COO of Kiva Systems, emphasized
strategic planning and urged her eager listeners to always think tactically.
“To think strategically, ask yourself what you want to say in an interview with
The Boston Globe in two years.”
After an enlightening
Q&A session Sheer opened a more informal discussion between the audience
and panel. The conversion ranged from how to utilize mentorships to set and
achieve career goals to how to navigate an industry with the majority of CXO
and management positions held by men.
As MassTLC continues to
explore important issues regarding women in the workplace and technology
sector, we invite you to share your thoughts about the panel discussion on our
blog. Feel free to also send ideas for future forums to Member Relations
Manager, Logan Goulett, at logan@masstlc.org.
