Diversity is crucial to developing technologies that work for similarly diverse communities, and women’s innate empathy positions them to deliver at the nexus where technology meets healthcare. Diverse leadership creates better technology, and women are vital to the process that builds smarter, more efficient healthcare systems that improve access to care, strengthen preventative healthcare and deliver better outcomes for members. Essentially, technology should always serve people first, and it is with this understanding that two of Platinum Health Medical Scheme’s senior women leaders explain how technology is ultimately about improving people’s lives, while noting the importance of encouraging more young women to consider careers in technology, healthcare and mining. Future trendsMokoka suggests three trends to keep an eye on, as far as genuinely reshaping the healthcare sector goes. As for what she would say to young women considering careers in technology, healthcare or mining, the answer is simple: “Do it.