Although Maria Artunduaga, a Colombian-born translational physician and entrepreneur, says that racial and gender bias has played a major role in shaping her career, she doesn’t view it as an obstacle. Instead, she views such experiences as motivation to close the gender and racial gap, particularly in Silicon Valley.
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Empowering Women of Color in the Medical & Technology Field
Maria Artunduaga, a Colombian-born translational physician and entrepreneur, embraces her experiences with racial and gender bias as motivation rather than obstacles. Driven to close gender and racial gaps, especially in Silicon Valley, she channels her journey into empowering others and fostering inclusivity in the tech and innovation sectors.
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