It takes more than a great idea to raise money. Especially if you’re a female founder. You already know the numbers. What you need now is a strategy that works for you. On Women Disrupting Tech, I’ve heard stories from founders and investors who’ve been in the arena. And three things keep coming up when…More
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Making Health Data Work for Everyone with Sara Okhuijsen and Nima Salami | Show notes for episode 98 of Women Disrupting Tech
In this conversation, Sarah Okhuijsen and Nima Salami, founders of OASYS NOW, share their journey in creating a platform aimed at making personalized medicine accessible to everyone. They discuss their backgrounds in DNA and bioinformatics, the challenges faced in clinical trials, and the importance of a patient-centric approach to data privacy and security. The conversation also touches on their vision for scaling the platform globally and the significance of building trust within the healthcare ecosystem. In this engaging conversation, Sara and Nima share their experiences in pitching, fundraising, and building a diverse team in the health tech sector. They discuss the importance of crafting a compelling pitch, the challenges of fundraising, and the significance of investor relationships. The duo emphasizes the value of diversity in their founding team and how it contributes to their mission of creating inclusive technology. They also reflect on the challenges they face as startup founders and the intrinsic motivation that drives them to persevere.More
How Women Disrupt Tech Even When the System Pushes Back with Dirkjan Hupkes | Show notes for episode 97 of Women Disrupting Tech
Dirkjan Hupkes discusses the backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, exploring the historical context of gender roles and the impact of AI on women’s opportunities in tech. He highlights the broken career ladder for women and proposes solutions for achieving gender equality in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of role models and community support. The discussion concludes with positive trends and future opportunities for women in entrepreneurship and tech.More
How tex.tracer’s Supply Chain Transparency Empowers Fashion Brands with Jolanda Kooi | Show notes for episode 96 of Women Disrupting Tech
Jolanda Kooi emphasizes the role of transparency in sustainable fashion during episode 96. She discusses her company tex.tracer, which aids brands in tracking their supply chains to prevent greenwashing. The episode also highlights the need for unified data standards, funding challenges for women founders, and the importance of community in the tech space.More
How SkilledIn Green Is Fixing the Sustainability Talent Gap with Natasha Syed | Show notes for episode 95 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 95 of Women Disrupting Tech, Natasha Syed discusses the flawed hiring system in sustainability, emphasizing that the issue lies not in talent scarcity but in outdated qualifications. Through SkilledIn Green, she promotes a skills-first approach, facilitating professional upskilling and knowledge-sharing to bridge the global sustainability hiring gap.More
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