October 2024 – Women Disrupting Tech

The Guide to Building a Unicorn Team with Ingeborg van Harten | Show notes on episode 74 of Women Disrupting Tech

In episode 74 of Women Disrupting Tech, Ingeborg van Harten discusses the essential steps to building a unicorn-worthy team. Key insights include attracting top talent, fostering a culture of value and inclusion, and the importance of transparency in pay. This episode provides practical strategies for sustainable growth in startups.More

Gespreksstarters voor een gelijkwaardiger investeringsklimaat met Fleur van Leijsen | Show notes on episode 73 of Women Disrupting Tech

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In episode 73 of Women Disrupting Tech, Fleur van Leijsen discusses the challenges women face in raising funds compared to men. She shares insights from her research, including conversation starters designed to address biases between investors and female founders. The episode emphasizes the need for improving gender equality in startup funding.More

How to Move from 9-to-5 Corporate to Scale-up Impact with Manisha Athukorala | Show notes on episode 72 of Women Disrupting Tech

In episode 72 of Women Disrupting Tech, Manisha Athukorala shares her transition from a corporate career to scale-ups. We discuss her roles at Uber Eats, Sword Health and Mews. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, cultural adaptation, and intersectionality for fostering diversity in tech. Listen to her playbook on how to move from a 9-to-5 corporate job to making an impact at a scale-up.More

Unlocking The Value of Diversity in Leadership With Roots Inspire CEO Sergio Panday | Show notes on episode 71 of Women Disrupting Tech

Picture of Sergio Panday with the title from episode 71 of Women Disrupting Tech, which features an interview with Sergio.

In Episode 71 of Women Disrupting Tech, Sergio Panday discusses how Roots Inspire enhances ethnic diversity in corporate leadership. He reflects on the George Floyd murder as a catalyst for change, shares strategies for measuring DEI impact, and critiques the notion of allyship, emphasizing that diversity is an organizational challenge.More

Creating The Culture Shift Towards Inclusion with Constantijn van Oranje | Show notes on episode 70 of Women Disrupting Tech

Picture of Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy Techleap, with the title of episode 70 of Women Disrupting Tech which features an interview with him.

In episode 70 of Women Disrupting Tech, Constantijn van Oranje discusses making inclusion a core value in technology. He emphasizes data-driven diversity, shares his personal journey influenced by role models like Neelie Kroes, and provides actionable steps for companies to foster inclusive environments. The episode underscores inclusion as essential for better outcomes.More