Aminatou Sow
Tech LadyMafia Co-Founder, Author, Cultural Commentator
Tech LadyMafia, co-founded by Aminatou Sow, supports women who work in and around the internet. The organization is dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in technology fields. Tech LadyMafia is inclusive, supporting anyone who identifies as a woman, and boasts a global network.
Aminatou Sow is also the co-host of the "Call Your Girlfriend" podcast, which dives into topics of feminism, pop culture, and politics. She is an acclaimed author, having co-written "Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close," a book that was recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2020.
In addition to her work with Tech LadyMafia and her podcast, Sow has a substantial background in social impact and technology. She previously led Social Impact Marketing at Google and has been listed in Forbes "30 Under 30 in Tech." As a respected cultural commentator, she frequently speaks at high-profile events such as SXSW, Chicago Ideas Week, and the Sydney Writers Festival. Sow is also a member of the Sundance Institute Director's Advisory Group and is currently working on a memoir about friendship with journalist Ann Friedman. She is a survivor of endometrial cancer, adding a personal narrative of resilience and endurance to her professional accomplishments.
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