When an important business meeting coincides with a child's "Family Day" at school, many women in tech face a familiar dilemma. It might seem like a minor event, one where a partner can step in to represent the family. The day continues as planned, with real-time updates and photos streaming in from the event. But upon returning home, there’s often that lingering feeling, sometimes reinforced by others, that something was missed – a reminder of the constant balancing act between professional ambition and personal responsibilities.