Women Who Code
| Company type | Non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology, Education |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Defunct | April 18, 2024 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Julie Elberfeld (CEO) |
| Products | Technical study groups, career and leadership training, networking events, newsletter (CODE Review) |
Women Who Code (WWCode) was a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women pursuing careers in technology and providing a job platform for employers seeking skilled coding professionals. The group ceased operations in April 2024. Its mission centered on empowering women with technical expertise and facilitating access to opportunities within the technology sector.
By 2023, WWCode had organized more than 16,000 complimentary events and amassed a community of over 343,000 members spanning upwards of 147 countries. The organization's CEO was Julie Elberfeld.
History
Established in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity (IRS approval granted in November 2013), Women Who Code became known for its weekly newsletter, the CODE Review, alongside free technical study sessions, hack nights, programs for career and leadership advancement, and events featuring leading figures from the tech industry and investment community. The organization hosted thousands of events worldwide and attracted sponsorships from prominent corporations such as Google, Zendesk, VMware, KPCB, Capital One, Nike, and Yelp. In the summer of 2016, WWCode was part of the Y Combinator accelerator cohort.
On April 18, 2024, it was announced that the organization would be shutting down due to a lack of funding.
Key initiatives
The core programs of Women Who Code included:
- Hosting no-cost technical study groups covering Ruby, JavaScript, iOS, Android, Python, and Algorithms
- Facilitating connections between members and influential technology leaders and investors
- Providing career growth and leadership training opportunities
- Increasing representation of women as speakers and judges at conferences and hackathons
- Encouraging diverse involvement within the technology community