not enough people talk about how uneasy tech events can feel if you’re gender non-conforming

most of the time you won’t find people like you in these spaces, forcing code switching – ultimately contributing to a flatter expression of identity and interests

this was quite surprising after years at creative spaces where amplifying your individuality is expected

would be interested to hear from others (women, lgbtq+) on how you all found this

early-ish trans experience in tech is like,

i don’t feel comfortable going to events specifically for women just yet

but i also don’t feel comfortable going to the average tech event that has a mostly male makeup

i turn product vision into cultural signal. irisivanyi.com

for sure – when i can convince them to join lol, most are non-tech

Happy to support next time if it’s in New York 🫡