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The Women Tech Freelancers of the 1960s

The Women Tech Freelancers of the 1960s

FromCFO Bookshelf


The Women Tech Freelancers of the 1960s

FromCFO Bookshelf

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of the best books we've read in 2023 is the story of Dame Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley, who started a business of women freelance programmers in a male-dominated world in the 1960s based in London.The bookends of this remarkable story include an escape from the Holocaust from her homeland in Austria to her new adopted country in England, thanks to Kindertransport.While there are many business insights in Steve's book, Let It Go, she pulls back the curtain to reveal the many ups and downs in her family life, including the love, care, and hardship of raising a son who was profoundly autistic.The other bookend describes Steve's goal of co-ownership with her staff, along with the gifting of many millions of dollars through philanthropic causes.
Released:
May 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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CFO Bookshelf is based on the popular monthly newsletter by CFOBookshelf.com. Each week, a business author or thought leader is interviewed where practical insights can be applied by financial leaders. The show was founded by a pioneer in the part-time CFO business.