It is well known the global technology industry is woeful when it comes to female representation and diversity. Youth, on the other hand, has real currency in this brave new world. But what is it like to be both a woman and young while working on your own startup?

Mashable Australia spoke with three female founders from Australia and New Zealand, all under 30, who are in the trenches, growing their own businesses and leading international teams.

For Kendall Flutey, 25, cofounder of Banqer, Jane Lu, 29, founder of Showpo, and Holly Cardew, 28, founder of Pixc, coding while young and female has brought unique challenges, from needing to dress differently to being pressured to add a technical cofounder to their startup. Read more…