“I believe this “perfect or bust” mentality is a big part of why women are underrepresented in C-suites, in boardrooms, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look.”
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Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder
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Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani is a lawyer and activist known for her efforts to promote women's participation in the tech field. Born on November 18, 1975, she graduated from Harvard Law School and served as a prosecutor in New York City. Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code, a women's tech startup aimed at encouraging young women to learn programming. more
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