Malta-based CRM specialist Fast Track is taking part in a first-of-its-kind pilot project with women-focused mentorship platform Signe.
Launched last May, the Signe platform aims to connect up-and-coming leaders with experienced mentors to share ideas, offer guidance and build long-standing relationships to power women on their path to leadership positions.
The new partnership with Fast Track will enable female employees to connect with mentors from diverse industries to enhance their professional experience. In return, Fast Track’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) professionals will offer valuable feedback to improve Signe’s platform.
“I have long admired the vision and work of the founders behind Signe,” said Fast Track chief people officer Jenny Arnell. “Their relentless drive and self-confidence to effect change and make an impact resonates deeply with Fast Track’s core values. Fast Track has been a pioneer in streamlining and digitising an entire industry through its SaaS solutions. At the same time, Signe is dedicated to fostering a more equitable workplace, empowering women to ascend to positions of influence through their mentoring platform.
“Despite operating in distinct industries, our shared commitment to innovation and impact quickly led to the discovery of a mutually beneficial collaboration in the pilot project, resulting in a win-win-win scenario for both companies.”
Signe CEO and co-founder Jeanna Rutterhill commented: “Since launching Signe in May 2023 we have seen a great response and demand from businesses. We hear from HR directors that this is a great way to reach female mentors, increase diversity, and expand perspectives and competencies. Mentorship for women is in great demand and we know from studies that 70 per cent of women believe that mentorship is among the most important career support systems available.
“We are delighted to run this first pilot with Fast Track which is truly passionate about driving diversity in the tech industry. We are happy to see Jenny Arnell, chief people officer of Fast Track, leading the change and being an early adopter of Signe and believing in this co-lab.”
Fast Track CEO and co-founder Simon Lidzén added: “This collaboration is a step towards shaping a future where different perspectives and voices are given equal space and weight, regardless of gender. With the pilot project, we hope to demonstrate the value of mentorship for women in their careers, and inspire others to identify strategies to further support the women in their organisations.”