A storytelling exercise reveals how a career can shift from steady progress to accelerated growth through external influences.
Switching from Xamarin to Flutter was not just a tool change but an entry into a uniquely supportive and inclusive developer community.
Joining a smaller community for women and non-binary developers provided relatable role models, which sparked a crucial mindset shift.
Your results are often the average of your environment, so immersing yourself in a community with desired outcomes accelerates your own success.
Medium-sized communities are ideal for building strong relationships, getting practical feedback, and discovering shared opportunities.
Communities for women in tech act as a training ground to build confidence and find your voice before engaging with the broader, mixed-gender tech world.
An overview of valuable global communities like Women Techmakers, Women in Tech, and Flutteristas that offer resources, events, and mentorship.
Discussion on who can be a mentor, when to start mentoring, and practical ways for beginners to contribute to open source projects.
Sensory-Minds GmbH
Offenbach am Main, Germany
58:44Joana Simoes
58:08Carly Richmond
55:07Irina Anastasiu
30:21Lea Fragner
31:15Scott Hanselman, Rajeev Rajan, Sead Ahmetovic & Angie Jones
21:13Anna John
58:30Jennifer Reif
51:47Teena Idnani
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
Flutter entertainment
Leeds, United Kingdom
Workwise GmbH
Dresden, Germany
Ably Realtime
E.ON
Berlin, Germany
