India, March 19 -- Leadership is gender agnostic, but are we creating a system where opportunities are gender neutral too?

The tech industry has long been known as a male-dominated space. According to a recent report by the National Centre for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), women currently make up only 26% of the workforce in the tech industry, of which 23% of total tech c-suit positions are held by women in Fortune 500 companies. However, this is a significant improvement from the early 2000s when women only made up 9%.

Scientific studies have consistently shown key leadership traits such as Digital Fluency, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Strategic thinking, and cultural competence-to be more likely found in women. It h...