The Adventures of Women in Tech

How We Got Here and Why We Stay

Winner of a Best Indie Book Award and NYC Big Book Award for Nonfiction Audiobook

Titled, “Adventures of Women in Tech: How We Got Here and Why We Stay”, Alana’s book takes a close look at the lives of women forging their careers in Tech.

What do their paths look like and how are they navigating the ongoing stressors of an environment where they are in the minority? Do women feel like they are thriving, or just surviving? Are they satisfied, or are they tempted to give up?

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Amazon 5-Star Reviews

Incredible, valuable read for everyone!

“Alana Karen is the authentic voice tech desperately needs. The book is refreshing in its honesty and critical in its insights. We need more stories from women leaders from all different backgrounds and "The Adventures of Women in Tech" delivers to tell our collective story-bruises, struggles, wins and all.”

—JENNIFER

Useful and insightful

“Alana Karen is the author of this amazing book and thanks to her, one can become more acquainted with tech and women can even become or keep developing as real leaders of the techy world.

The Adventures of Women in Tech delves into why we join tech, the challenges we face, and the skills and support we need to succeed and stay in an often-challenging environment. The narrative is filled with useful advice for women working in technology companies and start-ups, but also, it can be really useful for those who want to get into this field or are just starting and need some kind of enthusiastic support or booster.

In twelve chapters, the author presents her ideas in a crystal-clear way, using friendly language and easy-to-grasp concepts for any type of female reader out there. Loved it!”

—SUSAN

Insightful stories about what working in tech is really like

“This book has a fascinating array of first-hand stories about what it's really like working at tech companies today. As a male tech worker myself, I was surprised at how much I related to the stories being told, as they reflect the experiences that I've seen in my career. I recommend this book to women and men alike to better understand what women go through in their careers in tech.”

—TE READER

Advance Praise

“Being a woman in tech can be lonely. Knowing that others have walked in your shoes makes a huge difference. In Adventures of Women in Tech, Alana Karen captures a range of experiences, from women at the start of their careers to women who built the industry from the start. As Alana knows from her career at Google, tech can be a thrilling and satisfying field -- and with more women at every level, especially in leadership, it will be even better. ”

— Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org

“A must-have for new grads or the experienced alike, Alana Karen skillfully tells the stories of a diverse set of women in tech and demonstrates why belonging is so critical in careers and workplaces. As we navigate diversity questions in our world and workplaces, Adventures of Women in Tech is an outstanding and timely read.”

— Jonathan Rosenberg, Former Senior Vice President of Products for Google

“Adventures of Women in Tech is a great go-to guide for inspiration and real talk. Alana Karen serves up a rich stew of stories about the career adventures of dozens of women working in technology companies, and bolsters her interviews with informative research and practical how-to's. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next chapter, there's something here for you.”

— Karen Wickre, Founder, KVOX Media

“Finally a book that speaks candidly to women navigating tech today! With her insights and deft writing, Alana Karen demonstrates both the amazing talent and skills of women in tech today and the very real challenges they face in navigating their careers. This book is a great opportunity for anyone to pick up and relate to directly or as an ally.”

— Kate Brodock, CEO, Women 2.0 and Founder Partner, W Fund