Ludmila Barchiche

A Brazilian tech entrepreneur and advocate for women in technology, co-founding companies that promote digital inclusion and gender equality.

Ludmila Barchiche is a Brazilian tech pioneer whose work bridges technology access and social equity. Born in 1978 in São Paulo, she co-founded Casa do Código in 2004, one of Brazil's first online bookstores specializing in programming and tech literature. This venture democratized access to technical knowledge, particularly for women and marginalized communities. In 2012, she co-founded Rock Content, a content marketing agency that employs over 1,500 people globally, prioritizing gender-balanced teams.

Barchiche's advocacy extends beyond business. She co-founded the Women Who Code Brazil chapter in 2013, training thousands of women in coding and leadership. Her TEDx talk "Why Brazil's Tech Community Needs More Women" has been viewed over 500,000 times. She also chairs the Brazilian chapter of Women in Tech International, pushing for policy changes to increase women's participation in STEM.

Despite facing skepticism about Brazil's tech potential, Barchiche's ventures have raised over $100 million in funding and inspired global collaborations. Critics argue her focus on women overshadows technical innovation, but her impact on digital inclusion and gender equality is widely acknowledged. She has been named Forbes' Top 100 Women in Tech and received the Brazilian Digital Innovation Award in 2020.