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Caroline Karanja
Chief Executive Officer at Hack the Gap
Caroline Karanja is the Chief Executive Officer at Hack the Gap, an organization focused on increasing equity and diversity in the technology sector.1 She is on a mission to increase equity in tech and equity through tech, particularly by creating pathways for women, non-binary individuals, and underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, and Latinx technologists.3
Professional Background
Caroline is not only the CEO of Hack the Gap but also the founder and CEO of 26 Letters, a technology-enabled equity and inclusion SaaS platform.5 Her work spans across various initiatives aimed at bridging the inclusion gap in the tech industry.
Hack the Gap
Under Caroline's leadership, Hack the Gap has evolved from its origins as a series of hackathons started in 2015.4 The organization now focuses on:
- Providing a platform for diverse talent to innovate
- Offering programs like "Learn While You Earn," a 4-week paid virtual hackathon program6
- Collaboratively creating pathways for underrepresented groups in tech3
Recent Developments
In June 2024, it was announced that 26 Letters, Caroline's other venture, acquired Hack the Gap, signaling a strategic move to further their shared mission of increasing diversity in tech.2
Caroline Karanja's work through Hack the Gap and her other initiatives demonstrates her commitment to addressing the inclusion gap in the technology sector and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups to thrive in tech careers.
