Prestige Women of Power 2024

Remember the "glass ceiling" that prevented women from reaching top levels of leadership? It's the relatively recent "broken rung" phenomenon that's the issue these days – when women encounter disproportionate difficulty securing their first promotion into management roles.

Tech entrepreneur Dr Ayesha Khanna had already been inspiring thousands of young girls to explore coding and AI through her previous initiative, 21st Century Girls. Reflecting on her own career in the industry, Ayesha knew it was time to alter her focus.

"I realised that many women faced obstacles in mid-career due to cultural biases, the rapidly evolving tech landscape, and a lack of accessible, focused skill development opportunities," she shares.

Determined to address this issue, Ayesha launched Amplify, a new initiative to empower mid-career women. "Amplify's mission is to provide AI and tech-specific education and mentorship, helping women reskill, upskill and build the confidence needed to navigate career transitions or advancements."