Congratulations to @paulagould , co-founder of Women Tech Iceland, on receiving this year’s Vertonet Incentive award!

photos by @veronika_guls

Paula Gould named Women in Tech advocate of the year for Iceland and finalist for the international Nordic Women in Tech Awards, recognizing an inspirational organization or person for their accomplishments as leaders in business and visionaries of technology who have made a difference in their community and have gone out of their way to support the cause of attracting more women in the tech industry over the last 24 months.

I stepped out through the sliding glass doors, which struggled to slide open against the force of the winds. It was a strikingly beautiful day on the harbor, despite the brisk gusts. As the doors parted, the wind swept my hair with a forced breath that took the air from my lungs.

It was freezing.

I had just rambled thoughts and ideas to a group of eager entrepreneurs who jotted notes and thanked me for my insight. I barely remember it. I felt unkempt and scattered.