Intcomex kicks off HP Woman program in Chile to highlight female leadership in tech

As a key player in Latin America's tech distribution and digital transformation scene, Intcomex is committed to supporting women in tech and fostering female leadership within the industry. Every year, the company takes steps to empower women and encourage their involvement in leadership roles, both internally and within the broader tech community.

"In our search to make a meaningful impact, we partnered with Technovation, a foundation dedicated to helping young girls break into the tech world," stated Mónica Díaz, HP Computing Product Manager at Intcomex and one of the champions of the HP Woman program. The program officially launched on May 5, with a strong turnout of female leaders.

Technovation Girls Chile is part of a global initiative that operates in over 100 countries, aiming to inspire girls and young women to lead and innovate through technology and entrepreneurship. So far, it has impacted over 350,000 girls worldwide. This vision is closely aligned with Intcomex's own mission of empowering young people in Latin America to solve real-world problems through tech.

The foundation offers free programs to girls aged 8 to 17, teaching them how to design and code mobile apps, with the broader goal of igniting an interest in STEM fields and narrowing the gender gap in science and technology.

"We're involved in this program in two ways," Díaz explained. "First, every HP purchase made through Intcomex helps fund these programs. But that's the business side of things. The really exciting part is the volunteer work." Intcomex employees volunteer their time on Saturdays to help guide the girls in their tech projects, with the foundation providing all necessary training and materials. Intcomex started this initiative in late 2024, and it will continue into summer 2025 through a bootcamp program.

Díaz also highlighted the type of women being invited to join the HP Woman initiative: "We weren't just looking for managers or business owners. What mattered most was commitment. And as we started reaching out, we saw just how strong these women's leadership skills are and how much they're impacting the tech sector and our country."

"In the tech world, there aren't many women-our numbers are still low. When we connected with the foundation, it felt like the perfect way to give back and share the opportunities we've had," Díaz added, expressing her gratitude for HP's support and encouraging others in the tech space to get involved.