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22nd February 2011
Lady Geek of the Week: Belinda Parmar
It’s a well-known fact that the tech industry and tech journalism business are dominated by men. So in 2011, you may oftentimes find yourself wondering: who should I go to for advice that has similar needs as I do? It’s simple, but would you take advice on beauty products from your husband or boyfriend? More likely than not, you’d as a friend and that’s where Lady Geek TV and Belinda Parmar comes in.
Parmar’s innovative idea is to provide tech advice, tips and suggestions woman to woman. Lady Geek TV focuses on applications and provides useful insights on new apps and provides an apps 101 style on how certain things work.
This episode highlights foursquare and Cocktails Made Easy and while the foursquare instructions were a bit too basic for me, I could see how they would be helpful for social newbies. The thing I like about it? They actually show you information on what phones are compatible, cost and how it works. Seems simple, but too often it’s overlooked.
Sure, some elements of how the show is set up are dorky, but its very well shot and lit and I think the host does a great job.
Here’s the thing that I appreciate the most: Parmar knows what she is talking about! Too often, women are slapped onto web shows or put on TV morning programs for gender diversity and because they own an iPhone - they are somehow a tech expert. As evidenced by this recent appearance on BBC, Parmar knows this business inside and out and is truly a talent to watch out for.
For being an online girlfriend we can all turn to when we need tech advice, Belinda Parmar is our Lady Geek of the Week.
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