Baot

Israel's Largest Community of Experienced Women in Software Engineering and Data Science

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About

Baot is the largest community in Israel for women in software positions such as software development, data science, architecture, devops, and various engineering management roles including VPs & CTOs. The community's mission is to help its members to create meaningful careers and thrive at work, and by that to fight 'the leaky pipeline'. In addition to serving as a professional hub, Baot operates multiple career development programs and manages a daughter community called Hofhot Lemefathot (in Hebrew - becoming software developers). The community has over 4000 members, a meet-up every week on average, 15 programs with 40 program managers and over 300 volunteers.

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What is Baot's primary focus and mission?
Baot is Israel's largest community for experienced women in software engineering and data science, founded in June 2015. Its mission is to help members build meaningful careers and thrive, addressing the 'leaky pipeline' issue in tech.
What is the size of the Baot community?
Baot has over 4,000 members, making it the largest community in Israel for women in software positions.
What types of roles does Baot cater to within the software industry?
Baot supports women in various software positions, including software development, data science, architecture, DevOps, and engineering management roles such as VPs and CTOs.
What programs and activities does Baot offer its members?
Baot operates multiple career development programs, manages a daughter community called Hofhot Lemefathot (for aspiring software developers), hosts weekly meet-ups, and offers utilities like newsletters, courses (e.g., CodeFest, Workplace Intelligence, Tech Blogging Program), and expert office hours.
How extensive is Baot's operational structure?
Baot runs 15 programs with 40 program managers and over 300 volunteers, indicating a significant operational scale for a community-based organization.
Who are the founders of Baot?
Baot was founded by Dafna Rosenblum and Avital Zipori.
Is Baot supported by any other organizations?
According to startupim data, Baot is supported by Extend, which is also listed as its founding organization.
Does Baot engage in investment activities or take equity from its members?
No, Baot does not take equity from its members and there is no data indicating investment activities or funds raised by Baot as an investor.