Despite women’s achievements in the tech space over the last decade, certain perspectives have been overlooked. When I decided to venture into Web3, crypto, defi, blockchain and metaverse, I encountered so many women doing the real work of pushing for gender equity and diversity in the space. We’re seeing more and more women entering Web3, investing in cryptocurrency and leading NFT projects from top to bottom — and I’m proud to be a part of it.
Here are six lessons I’ve learned from the women of Web3 that inspire me and who are actively shaping its more equitable future.
1. Leaders lift up future leaders.
As the founder of the women-led initiative for artists and mission-driven NFT project Boss Beauties, Lisa Mayer is a prominent advocate for gender equity in the still male-dominated NFT space. Advocating for and supporting young women and working moms, she’s paving the way for a more inclusive digital reality through dedicated scholarships and mentorship programs for women pursuing a future in technology, leadership and the creative space.
Leading by example means demonstrating the necessity for the leaders of today to guide and empower the leaders of tomorrow — and to recognize that future leaders come from all walks of life.
2. A vision for the future doesn’t always have — or need — a blueprint from the past.
Sandra Helou, head of metaverse and NFTs at Zilliqa, is a force to be reckoned with in the blockchain space. To support the burgeoning creator economy, she launched the company’s metaverse-as-a-service platform in 2022. She also assists individuals and brands looking to transition from Web2 to Web3, speaks regularly about designing a sustainable digital future, and advocates for building a metaverse that is inclusive, engagement-focused, free of bias and safety-oriented.
This vision of a sustainable metaverse is one we could all easily be living in decades from now. Determination, purpose and tireless belief are what we will need to get there.
Continue reading: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/lessons-from-women-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-web3-1395277/
Here are six lessons I’ve learned from the women of Web3 that inspire me and who are actively shaping its more equitable future.
1. Leaders lift up future leaders.
As the founder of the women-led initiative for artists and mission-driven NFT project Boss Beauties, Lisa Mayer is a prominent advocate for gender equity in the still male-dominated NFT space. Advocating for and supporting young women and working moms, she’s paving the way for a more inclusive digital reality through dedicated scholarships and mentorship programs for women pursuing a future in technology, leadership and the creative space.
Leading by example means demonstrating the necessity for the leaders of today to guide and empower the leaders of tomorrow — and to recognize that future leaders come from all walks of life.
2. A vision for the future doesn’t always have — or need — a blueprint from the past.
Sandra Helou, head of metaverse and NFTs at Zilliqa, is a force to be reckoned with in the blockchain space. To support the burgeoning creator economy, she launched the company’s metaverse-as-a-service platform in 2022. She also assists individuals and brands looking to transition from Web2 to Web3, speaks regularly about designing a sustainable digital future, and advocates for building a metaverse that is inclusive, engagement-focused, free of bias and safety-oriented.
This vision of a sustainable metaverse is one we could all easily be living in decades from now. Determination, purpose and tireless belief are what we will need to get there.
Continue reading: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/lessons-from-women-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-web3-1395277/
