Every year, iuvo hosts our Women+ of Tech event, a free in-person evening designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women+ working in STEM and STEM-adjacent roles. Attendees gather for food, conversation, and community, but the heart of this event goes much deeper than networking.
As someone who spent years in education before moving into the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how important confidence, representation, and mentorship are in shaping what young people believe is possible for their future. As a proud auntie to a pack of bright, curious nieces, I think a lot about the kind of world I want them to grow up in. That’s why this event matters so much to me personally.
iuvo created Women+ of Tech because we know that spaces like this matter. Representation matters. Visibility matters. As it turns out, the data supports exactly why.
In the United States, women represent 50% of the total college-educated workforce but make up only 34% of the science and engineering workforce. In fields like engineering and computer science, the numbers are even lower, 15% and 26%, respectively. These disparities aren't rooted in ability. They're systemic, entrenched, and persistent, and they start early.
According to Play Like a Girl, our nonprofit partner for this year’s event, girls as young as six begin to internalize the idea that they aren’t smart or capable enough to succeed in STEM. By the time they reach high school, only 28% of young women report aspiring to a STEM career compared to 65% of young men.
Confidence declines. Access to role models remains limited. By the time students choose their university track, the gap has widened significantly.
2024 data from the 2024 GEM Gender Report shows that women made up only 35% of STEM graduates globally, a statistic that has remained stagnant for the past decade. While women now earn more than half of all bachelor’s degrees in psychology, biological sciences, and social sciences, they still account for just 21% of degrees in computer science, 24% in physics, and 24% in engineering.
The barriers aren't just in education or hiring, though. Unconscious bias in promotions and grant funding, lack of mentorship opportunities, and work-life balance challenges continue to push women out of the field at every level. Meanwhile, fewer women hold leadership roles in STEM industries, which only perpetuates the cycle.
Through this partnership, we’re inviting attendees to:
As part of this effort, iuvo team members will participate in a team-building activity to assemble STEM kits for Play Like a Girl’s programs. It’s one way we’re living out the values that guide us every day. If you’re inspired to organize a similar activity with your own team, you can learn more about building and donating STEM kits here.
Our mission at iuvo is to empower people to achieve greatness, and that includes creating opportunities for the next generation of innovators. We believe in putting people first, practicing humility, and collaborating to create exceptional outcomes. These values drive us to take initiative and work as a team because we know our greatest impact happens when we lift others.
This commitment resonates deeply with our senior leadership team, especially our CEO and President. As a parent to children pursuing STEM education, he understands firsthand the power of mentorship and representation in shaping what young people believe is possible.
“Empowering women in technology isn’t just good business; it’s a moral imperative. As leaders, fathers, and partners, we have a responsibility to build communities where women don’t just participate, but thrive, lead, and reshape the future of innovation.”
- Bryon Beilman, President & CEO, iuvo
For me, this work feels urgent. It feels personal. It feels like the kind of ripple effect I want my nieces and all young girls to grow up benefiting from.
When we use our platform to advocate for change, we contribute to something bigger than any one company or event. We help shape a world where diversity drives innovation and where equity is a standard.
>> Learn more and register for the 2025 Women+ of Tech event
>> Make a donation to Play Like a Girl