Reshma Saujani

Reshma Saujani is an Indian-American businesswoman and the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that aims to close the gender gap in technology by teaching girls to code.

Saujani grew up in New York City and attended the University of Illinois and Harvard Law School. After working in various law firms and government positions, she decided to run for Congress in 2010. Though she lost the election, the experience sparked her passion for empowering girls and women.

In 2012, Saujani founded Girls Who Code with the goal of teaching girls from underrepresented communities to code, and close the gender gap in technology. The organization has since grown to reach 90,000 girls across the United States and has a goal of reaching 1 million girls by 2027. Girls Who Code has also launched a summer immersion program, after-school programs, and a college-aged program.

Saujani's work has been recognized with various awards and honors, including being named to the Forbes' "40 Under 40" list, Fast Company's "Most Creative People in Business," and Business Insider's "Silicon Valley 100" list.

Her story is a perfect example of an ordinary woman who had a vision and turned it into a successful business venture. She took the initiative to create an organization that addresses a specific problem, and through her hard work and dedication, she has been able to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of young girls. Her work is not only important in closing the gender gap in technology but also in empowering young girls and women to pursue careers in a field that is still male-dominated.

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