Every year on March 8, people around the world mark International Women’s Day - a moment to celebrate women’s achievements, reflect on progress, and recommit to equality and opportunity.
Why March 8 matters
International Women’s Day has roots in the early 20th century, emerging from movements advocating for women’s rights, fair working conditions, and voting rights. Over time, it became a global day of recognition - both a celebration and a reminder that progress is something we build deliberately, together.
How it’s celebrated around the world
The beauty of March 8 is how differently it shows up across cultures:
- In some countries, it’s celebrated with flowers, small gifts, and messages of appreciation - similar to a warm “thank you” to the women in our lives.
- In others, it’s a day for public events, talks, marches, and campaigns focused on rights, representation, safety, and equal access to education and work.
- In workplaces, many teams use it as a chance to spotlight women’s stories, amplify voices, and create space for honest conversations about inclusion and growth.
However it’s observed, the heart of March 8 stays the same: recognizing women’s contributions and making sure talent has room to thrive - every day of the year.
Our women in tech: voices from our team
To celebrate, we asked our female colleagues two questions:
- What do you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
- If you wouldn’t be in tech, what other profession would you choose and feel accomplished?
Here’s what they shared.
Cecilia M - COO
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Cecilia loves that tech lets her blend structure, logic, and problem-solving with collaboration and real-world impact. For her, technology is a space where ideas matter more than titles - and where breaking down complex challenges into clear systems can turn into solutions that genuinely help people and businesses. She also values how the field pushes her to keep growing: thinking strategically, communicating clearly, and leading with both analytical thinking and empathy.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
If she weren’t in tech, Cecilia says she’d likely move toward psychology or coaching: a people-centered path that still fits her strengths. She enjoys understanding how people grow and evolve, and she’s drawn to roles where she can help others while bringing clarity, structure, and simplification to complex situations.
Alina S - Scrum Master
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Alina says she chose tech for the freedom it offers - freedom of expression, fearless experimentation, and the chance to constantly try new things. She loves being surrounded by intelligent, fun, passionate, and ambitious people. Most of all, she enjoys being part of work that truly makes an impact - the kind that can genuinely change someone’s life. That sense of purpose and innovation is what inspires her every day.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
Alina appreciates that today we have the freedom to choose our careers without limits on who we want to become. If she ever decided to change direction, she believes she absolutely could. But right now, she feels her choice is exactly what she wanted - and still wants. Loving her job also gives her the space to fully enjoy what she’s passionate about outside of work: traveling, dancing, and playing tennis. At this moment, she wouldn’t change a thing.
Karo K - SEO Specialist
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Karo says she loves the constant challenge and the opportunity to keep learning. Because tech evolves so quickly, there’s always something new to explore and improve. She also values bringing empathy, emotional intelligence, and a different perspective into the industry - qualities that help create more balanced teams and lead to better solutions.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
If she weren’t in tech, Karo says she’d choose something completely different: becoming a florist. She loves creativity, working with nature, and creating something beautiful that can brighten someone’s day. While it’s far from tech, she sees the same common thread: creativity, attention to detail, and making a positive impact in people’s lives.
Irina T - Front End Developer
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Irina says she genuinely enjoys solving complex problems and building things that actually work. For her, tech is a daily way of putting her brain to work - it constantly challenges her to think structurally and strategically. She also values staying connected to what’s new in the industry. Because technology evolves so quickly, being part of that evolution keeps her sharp, motivated, and curious.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
If she 'd have to chose a different industry, Irina would focus on music - something she’s already pursuing in parallel. She loves that tech fulfills her analytical side, while music fulfills her creative side, and she feels accomplished because she’s able to combine both worlds.
Emilia T - QA Engineer
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Emilia describes tech as the best career decision she’s ever made. What stands out for her is how creative the field is - and how it challenges her every day. She also loves the way tech connects her to the wider world, keeping her curious and learning.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
And if she hadn’t chosen tech? Emilia says she would have happily followed her creative side all the way: art school and life as an artist. (Fittingly, she’s been spending more time lately learning about digital art - a beautiful bridge between both worlds.)
Liza B - Copywriter & Marketing Specialist
What you enjoy most about being a woman in tech?
Liza highlights something many people appreciate in strong tech cultures: a focus on results and impact. When teams prioritize outcomes, the work tends to speak for itself - creating more room for equal opportunity. She points out that when you take initiative, contribute, and do your job well, growth and promotions can feel more merit-based.
If you wouldn’t be in tech, what would you do instead?
Liza says education and mentoring would be a natural direction - she’s taught at university and mentored people through side projects, and she genuinely enjoys helping others learn, build skills, and gain confidence. At the same time, she’s drawn to marketing, and could see herself doing it outside tech in areas like education, culture, or hospitality. She also mentions event organization/management as something she’d love - bringing people together and creating meaningful experiences.
On March 8, we celebrate our colleagues - not just for being women in tech, but for the way they bring curiosity, clarity, creativity, mentorship, and leadership into everything they do.
To everyone celebrating today: Happy International Women’s Day. 💛
And to the women shaping technology - thank you for building what’s next.