The power of an unfinished idea

About this episode

Reshma Saujani on bravery over perfection—and building pathways for girls who never saw themselves in tech.

Key takeaways

• Perfectionism is a barrier to innovation—especially for women.
• Belonging must precede technical skill-building.
• Policy and programs work best when designed with students, not for them.

Topics discussed

About the company

Girls Who Code has reached hundreds of thousands of young women with pathways into tech. The organization treats coding as a creative act—and belonging as a prerequisite for innovation.