Ten Forward Blog

Ten Forward will be doing ALL the things at Forward Fest this year

Published: August 15, 2019
By Staff

Forward Fest is almost here! Wisconsin's largest tech and entrepreneurship festival starts Aug. 22nd and runs through Aug. 29th, and Ten Forwarders will be in the thick of it learning, sharing, experiencing and encouraging. Here's a sampling of events we're involved with. (Read more)

Tech & Social Impact: What specific opportunities are there?

Published: July 18, 2019
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

This is the final post in a series about how folks who work in tech can be superheroes of social impact in their own backyards. Here, we look at a list of specific opportunities for tech-oriented volunteering. (Read more)

For women in tech, mentoring matters

Published: April 24, 2019
By Staff

When it comes to creating environments where women can thrive, there are a number of different factors, but a big one is access to mentors.

In this post, we take a look at some fantastic local programs we've been involved with.

Ten Forward's New Community Outreach Project!

Published: April 22, 2019
By Victoria Guerrero

A debut of Ten Forward's new Community Outreach program! (Read more)

Ten Forward to speak at RailsConf 2019

Published: February 21, 2019
By Staff

We're going to learn ALL the things. (Read more)

Tech & Social Impact: What kind of volunteering is right for me?

Published: January 31, 2019
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

This is the second in a series of posts about how folks who work in tech can be superheroes of social impact in their own backyards. Here, we look at how to figure out what kind of volunteering is right for you. (Read more)

Tech & Social Impact: Why should we volunteer?

Published: November 26, 2018
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

This is the first in a series of posts about how folks who work in tech can be superheroes of social impact in their own backyards. We'll examine why we should care about volunteering in this first post. (Read more)

Keynote: "The Secret History of Women and Nonbinary Folks in Tech"

Published: November 7, 2018
By Staff

This past August, Ten Forward software developer Hilary Stohs-Krause gave a keynote address at Write/Speak/Code 2019 about badass (and often overlooked) women from tech history. (Read more)

The power of learning with others

Published: July 24, 2018
By Victoria Guerrero

Whether you're a student in a bootcamp or learning at home, here are a few ways to reach out to the greater tech community for help and guidance. (Read more)

On public speaking and Lara Hogan's fantastic book

Published: July 17, 2018
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

"Demystifying Public Speaking" is chockfull of useful advice and timeless tips for presenting, especially for tech folks. Check out some of those tips in this post. (Read more)

"An unexpected detour": A journey from biology to software development

Published: June 28, 2018
By Staff

A few months ago, Ten Forward software developer Vickie Guerrero was invited to speak at the Madison YWCA's annual "Circle of Women" event. (Read more)

Everything you ever wanted to know about coding bootcamps (but weren't sure whom to ask)

Published: June 14, 2018
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

Got questions about the bootcamp process? (Want to know what a coding bootcamp even is?) We've got answers! (Read more)

How to survive a coding bootcamp (and get a job afterwards)

Published: April 11, 2018
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

I graduated from a coding bootcamp three years ago. Here's how I made it through and found a home in tech. (Read more)

2017: Ten Forward's Year in Review

Published: December 22, 2017
By Hilary Stohs-Krause

2018 is just around the corner; here's what we've been up to the last 12 months, from blogging to speaking to volunteering, PLUS new projects coming next year (including a book release and new app!). (Read more)

Social Impact and Tech in Madison

Published: December 8, 2017
By Katrina Tofflemire

Ten Forwarders organized and spoke at an event to bring tech and non-profits together to create change in the Madison community. (Read more)