Always On: One Woman's Story of Life as the Only Woman in the Room

Former Kansas Citian Jeanne Johnson joins Smart Companies Thinking Bigger host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what it's been like to be the "only woman in the room" during her tech career, and she passes along the insights she's learned to create a pathway to success.

Johnson is currently Americas Azure Strategist in the Global Black Belt organization at Microsoft focused on Azure. She has spent her career in the technology industry, founding her own tech companies and also helping others build theirs. Johnson helps companies save money, make money, reduce risk and gain competitive advantage by digitally transforming their businesses. Prior to joining Microsoft, Johnson started up, rapidly grew, and profitably sold several technology companies in the United States. Her companies were known for the early adoption of disruptive technologies and the nontraditional partnering with her competitors to build greater success.

Jeanne lives on the beach in Washington State and has recently been recognized for her work in tsunami preparedness.

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