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GoDaddy emphasizes the importance of work-life balance in its company culture, highlighting the fulfillment employees experience without feeling overwhelmed. A program manager, Victor Gomez, shares personal experiences of managing family duties alongside work responsibilities. He appreciates GoDaddy’s approach to workload management and the flexibility to prioritize family without guilt. Gomez also discusses his extracurricular interests, including a 3D printing business with his wife. GoDaddy encourages a supportive atmosphere, allowing employees to thrive in both personal and professional realms, ensuring well-being is a core value.

GoDaddy recently highlighted the journey of Prashanthi Kanniappan-Murthy, a cybersecurity professional, showcasing her transition from intern to full-time employee. Since joining GoDaddy's Cyber Threat Intelligence team in 2019, she has developed a passion for security and complex problem-solving. Prashanthi emphasizes the significance of having a good support system for women in tech and notes that GoDaddy's flexible work environment has allowed her to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Through supportive mentorship and teamwork, she continues to thrive in her role, underscoring the company's commitment to employee well-being.

GoDaddy highlights the journey of Selina Bieber, a key executive overseeing Commercial Strategy across the Rest of World (RoW) market. Since joining in 2015 as the third employee in EMEA, she has progressed through various marketing and operational roles, especially in the MENA region. Bieber emphasizes the importance of learning, customer focus, and data-driven decision-making for women entering tech. She celebrates GoDaddy's flexibility in work-life balance, allowing her to manage her career while being present for her family. Her experiences underscore the need for more women in tech to drive diversity and innovation.

GoDaddy highlights the career journey of Heather Crowder, emphasizing her evolution from a customer support role to the lead writer in the company's Digital Care Organization. Over the past eight years, Crowder has focused on content design and enhancing the user experience for domain products. She collaborates closely with various teams to improve communication with customers about domain protection offerings. Crowder advocates for inclusivity and collaboration, reflecting on how these values have shaped her career. Her advice for aspiring writers includes continuous practice, networking, and understanding voice and tone in tech writing.

GoDaddy celebrates the accomplishments of its female leaders, Laura Messerschmitt and Tamara Oppen, who are breaking barriers in the tech industry.

Ahead of International Women's Day, they share insights on overcoming challenges in business and promoting diversity. Despite women representing less than a third of the workforce in large tech firms, GoDaddy's leadership team was a third female by 2021.

With initiatives focusing on diversity and pay parity, GoDaddy aims to create equitable opportunities. The company emphasizes the importance of launching ideas early, regardless of perfection, to understand market needs better.

GoDaddy reveals a significant shift in the gender dynamics of British microbusiness founders, with 46% female and 53% male in the last year, compared to 38% female and 60% male previously. The rise is attributed to flexible working and the normalization of remote work.

However, challenges persist for female entrepreneurs: 82% take on domestic chores while 44% cite childcare costs as barriers. Despite these hurdles, 72% of female founders launched their businesses for under £1,000, indicating resilience in the face of obstacles.

GoDaddy released new findings from its Venture Forward initiative, revealing over 5.27 million Americans started microbusinesses since the pandemic began. The report highlights a 42% surge in new business creation in the U.S. since 2019, with increased diversity among entrepreneurs. To support this trend, GoDaddy launched an entrepreneurial Learning Series in New York, featuring influential speakers and practical advice on online and branding strategies. The series included sessions by successful entrepreneurs discussing key aspects of building and marketing their digital businesses, aiming to empower the next generation of business owners.