VERIZON

The first computer code? Written by a woman in 1843. The calculations for the first modern GPS? Developed by a woman in 1956.

History has often overlooked the achievements of women in tech, science, and entertainment. Today, not enough has changed. Women hold just 24% of tech and entertainment jobs. And so, the Verizon Future Fund was created—to support emerging female talent in these fields. To drive awareness around this effort, we started a conversation using the go-to platform for careers, Linked In. For the first time, we put history’s most innovative women back to work. As female pioneers who experienced the ultimate inequalities in their fields, they served as provocative reminders that yesterday’s bias is not just a thing of the past. Until we have more women in tech and entertainment, history tells us we’re #NotDone.

Sharing personal experiences, posting stats and videos, and engaging with followers,
our historical figures created 21st century content.

Art + CM: Lindsey Eckwall
Copy + CM: Marissa Cuconato
CD: Topher Moran + Melissa Avery
ECD: Marc Sobier
VP, Head of 140: Mike Wente
CCO: Andrew McKechnie
Producer: Lizzie Haberman + Maggie Miller
Editor: Cobi Byrne + Josh Rathmell
Production Partner: The Mill
Client: Verizon
Agency: 140