Monthly Archives: May 2025

How Flouria Health is Healing Women and Shaping Workplaces with Anna Christie | Show notes for episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech

In episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech, Anna Christie shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and how it led her to co-found Flouria Health.

She discusses the importance of community, education, and personalized support for women’s health, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and research in this area.

The conversation highlights the historical neglect of women’s health issues and the innovative approaches Flouria Health is taking to empower women and improve their health outcomes.

In this conversation, Anna Christie from Flouria discusses the importance of empathy in health technology, particularly in the context of women’s health.

She emphasizes the need for human-centric solutions that can scale effectively while maintaining a personal touch. Anna shares insights on building a strong founding team, the role of male allies in FemTech, and the challenges of fundraising in a sector often viewed as niche.

She highlights the growing awareness of FemTech’s potential and envisions a future where women’s health is prioritized and supported by both men and women in leadership roles.

Additionally, Anna discusses the need for government policies that promote diversity in health innovation funding.More

Women Disrupting Tech | Events

The event season is in full swing, so allow me to highlight some inclusive events that are worth visiting. BTW, if you are a man and afraid that you’ll be the only one in the room, fear not. I will be there to support you. Diverse Leaders in Tech Events If you like being in…More

Behind the Mic of Women Disrupting Tech: Lessons Worth Sharing

When you’re starting something new, not knowing what’s ahead can be a blessing. This applies to starting a company and also to starting a podcast. When I launched Women Disrupting Tech, I tried not to overthink it. I had a message I cared about, a mic, and just enough tech to hit record. If I…More

How the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Funds Inclusive Innovation with Bibi van Gijzel and Merel Zimmerman | Show notes for episode 102 of Women Disrupting Tech

In Episode 102 of Women Disrupting Tech, Bibi van Gijzel and Merel Zimmerman from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency discuss how public funding promotes inclusive innovation. They emphasize the importance of diversity in funding criteria and visibility for women, especially in tech, while explaining the Innovation Credit and Seed Capital schemes.More

Anna Christie on episode 103 on the future of Women’s Health that she’s building with Flouria.

Why Men Should Embrace Gender Equality, and How They Can

Dirkjan Hupkes reflects on his responsibility towards gender equality. Acknowledging the systemic inequalities rooted in history, he emphasizes the importance of listening to women’s experiences. Progress requires collective efforts from all genders, as diverse systems benefit everyone. True allyship involves active participation and awareness in fostering inclusivity.More

How to Use Cultural Intelligence as a Leadership Superpower with Gwen Kolader | Show notes for episode 101 of Women Disrupting Tech

In episode 101 of Women Disrupting Tech, Gwen Kolader discusses leading across cultures and fostering inclusion in teams. Key insights include the importance of cultural intelligence, the relationship between inclusion and diversity, and strategies for challenging bias. Kolader shares unique leadership lessons learned from the Maasai in Kenya.More

RVO’s Bibi van Gijzel on becoming a role model for women in tech as a non-techie.

Three Ways We Can All Be an Ally in Tech

Allyship in tech is vital but often neglected. It’s not an option but a responsibility, especially for those in positions of influence. Practical ways to be an ally include sharing the mic to amplify unheard voices, asking individuals what support they need, and inviting reflection on biases respectfully. Every action counts towards building an inclusive culture.More

How The Angel Initiative Is Closing the Gender Funding Gap with Laurie Lancee | Show notes for episode 99 of Women Disrupting Tech

In this conversation, Laurie Lancee shares her journey from a corporate finance background to becoming the managing director of the Angel Initiative, focusing on empowering female investors and supporting female-led startups. She discusses the challenges faced in fundraising, particularly as a woman. She emphasizes the importance of closing the gender funding gap. The conversation also explores the unique perspectives and investment strategies of female investors, the mission of the Angel Initiative, and the pitching process for female founders. In this conversation, Laurie Lancee discusses the challenges and opportunities for female founders in the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive investment spaces. She shares insights on the selection process for startups, the criteria used for investment, and the positive feedback received from both founders and investors. The discussion also touches on the future of angel investing, the need for gender equity in funding, and strategies for engaging male investors in the conversation.More

Audio clip from episode 100 of Women Disrupting. Click play to listen.