Video: KC women in tech talk challenges, engagement

June 30, 2015  |  Bobby Burch

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While Kansas City ranks as a top locale for ladies in technology, there’s still work to be done to create more gender diversity in the industry. This video — created in collaboration with Kansas City Public Television and videographer Brad Austin — explores some of the challenges that women face in a male-dominated field and how to engage more women in the field.

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