Belinda previously spent three years at an MSP, and while she felt supported and seen there, she noticed this was not the norm in the greater partner ecosystem. Belinda dives into the real reasons women exit tech—career pauses, lack of flexibility, outdated job postings, and underrepresentation. She also introduces BouncePoint’s initiatives, including a training platform for upskilling women during career gaps and a certification program for companies striving to become welcoming and empowering workplaces for women.

If you're a woman in tech, a channel leader, or passionate about workforce diversity, this conversation is packed with valuable insight, resources, and inspiration.

🎯 Topics & Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction to Belinda Yax and Bounce Point

02:01 – Why Belinda launched Bounce Point in 2025

03:52 – The declining number of women earning tech degrees

04:44 – Why women are leaving the tech industry at higher rates than men

06:14 – Challenges for women in the channel and MSP space

07:51 – The importance of women’s voices in shaping future tech

08:46 – How job descriptions may unintentionally deter women

10:30 – Resume gaps and hiring bias

12:13 – BouncePoint’s training platform to help women stay updated during leave

14:30 – Why non-technical roles still belong in tech

16:09 – Making the leap from a stable job to founding a nonprofit

18:10 – How to support BouncePoint (partners, funding, feedback)

20:42 – What women considering a return to tech need to hear

22:32 – Why gender diversity still matters in a “genderless” industry

24:50 – Women in leadership: why we need more and how to foster it

28:29 – How women in tech can mentor and lift others up

31:03 – Making channel events more inclusive (puppies included!)

35:09 – How to connect with BouncePoint and Belinda Yax

📌 Learn more at: https://bouncepoint.org

🔗 Connect with Belinda Yax: LinkedIn

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