Who: Vanessa Vallely OBE Founded of We Are The City. Com    In today’s episode Vanessa Vallely OBE (for services to women in the economy) has 25 years in banking, 13 years ago she realised the lack of opportunity for women in the organisation.   Vanessa has since started a number of initiatives aimed at gender equality, diversity across the board, championing entrepreneurship and a focus on intersectional feminism.   Of the back of her hard work and ideals she created We Are The City, which was developed 13 years ago, they celebrated their 13th birthday last week, and WeAreTechWomen seven years ago.    She discusses how and why these organisations are important, and what changes she has seen in tech. After winning 22 Awards in her career she is in a great position to give advice to those who are starting and developing their career.    Vanessa also shares what to expect from the One Tech World conference - an exciting  virtual educational and networking conference for men and women who are interested in tech.   ENJOY !    Vanessa Links    Twitter: - @wearethecity Instagram: @vanessavallelyobe / watc_hq Facebook:  LinkedIn:    Conference event link: (One Tech World):  Lavinia will be talking about Blockchain Communities and Female Leadership within them. It is going to be insightful! So, don't miss!    Vanessa’s Website:   Vanessa’s Books:   IWD Campaign 100 women:   WiBTalks Links   Instagram: @womeninblockchaintalks  Twitter: @LaviniaOsbourne  LinkedIn : @LaviniaOsbourne FREE EVENT:  ALL THE LINKS to what is going in the WiBT Community: