Women in Tech: Stop Hiding the Scars. Start Leading with Them.

Tech culture demands perfection. Zero bugs. Zero downtime. Optimized output. But you are not code. You are a leader.

I am Rachael Brown. I run a firm that handles high-stakes economic development and regulatory strategy. I know the pressure of the boardroom. I know the weight of the "We".

But today, I am speaking to the "I".

In this session, we are stripping away the "Technical Expert" armor. We are looking at the data points you usually delete: The failures. The pivots. The scars.

We will cover:

• The Pivot: Moving from "Imposter" to "Authentic Authority."
• The Data: Why vulnerability is a feature, not a bug.
• The Strategy: How to hold the room without hiding your history.

Strategy is nothing without the resilience to execute it. Come learn how to lead with your scars, not just your wounds.

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We'll serve drinks and light snacks. Attendance is free but we request an RSVP so we have our numbers correct.

InnoGrove is sponsored by the City of Elk Grove
SMUD is a sponsor of InnoGrove's programs including the Women-in-Tech program.
Additional sponsorship is provided by IWG.