Bee Phillips: The Buzz In The World of Technology

Bee Phillips is a technology entrepreneur and investor who has been at the forefront of some of the most innovative companies in the world. She is the founder and CEO of LaunchCode, a non-profit organization that helps people learn the skills they need to get jobs in the tech industry. She is also a co-founder of the venture capital firm Female Founders Fund, which invests in early-stage companies founded by women.

Phillips has been recognized for her work with numerous awards, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Fast Company Most Creative People in Business list. She has also been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.

Early Life and Education

Phillips was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago.

Career

Phillips began her career as a software engineer at Google. She later worked as a product manager at Twitter. In 2013, she founded LaunchCode, a non-profit organization that helps people learn the skills they need to get jobs in the tech industry.

LaunchCode offers a variety of programs, including:

• Apprenticeships: LaunchCode apprentices work full-time for six months at a tech company while also completing online coursework.
• Coding Bootcamps: LaunchCode coding bootcamps provide students with the skills they need to get jobs as software engineers.
• Community Classes: LaunchCode community classes offer free training in a variety of tech topics.

LaunchCode has helped over 2,000 people get jobs in the tech industry. The organization has also been recognized for its work with numerous awards, including the TechStars Community Impact Award and the Google.org Impact Challenge.

In addition to her work with LaunchCode, Phillips is also a co-founder of the venture capital firm Female Founders Fund. Female Founders Fund invests in early-stage companies founded by women. The firm has invested in over 50 companies, including:

• Birchbox
• ClassPass
• The Wing
• Glossier
• Rent the Runway

Female Founders Fund has been recognized for its work with numerous awards, including the Forbes Midas List and the Venture Capital Journal 50.

Awards and Recognition

Phillips has been recognized for her work with numerous awards, including:

• Forbes 30 Under 30 list
• Fast Company Most Creative People in Business list
• TechStars Community Impact Award
• Google.org Impact Challenge
• Forbes Midas List
• Venture Capital Journal 50

Quotes

"I want to see more people from all backgrounds succeed in tech. LaunchCode is helping to make that happen." - Bee Phillips

"Female Founders Fund is investing in the next generation of female leaders. These women are building companies that are changing the world." - Bee Phillips

Interesting Facts

• Phillips is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
• Phillips is a frequent speaker at conferences and events around the world.
• Phillips has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.

Table 1: LaunchCode Programs

Table 2: Female Founders Fund Investments

Table 3: Bee Phillips Awards

Table 4: Bee Phillips Quotes