November 2025 – Women Disrupting Tech

The Power of Workations and Generous Leadership with Gina Schinkel | Show notes episode 129

Picture of Gina Schinkel, founder of Driftawave and Leaderwave on the artwork of episode 129 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, titled 'The Power of Workations and Generous Leadership with Gina Schinkel'.

Gina Schinkel highlights the advantages of workations for team cohesion, the flexibility to integrate diverse experiences, and the importance of generous leadership in building trust and connections. Explore her journey and insights for modern founders in episode 129 of Women Disrupting Tech.More

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How To Be a Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Show notes episode 128

Picture of Salmaan Sana On the artwork of episode 128 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech titled 'How To Be a Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech.'

In episode 128 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, Salmaan Sana shares his journey from medical student to leadership consultant, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in healthcare. He discusses the challenges faced by women in the workplace and the need for men to be allies. Salmaan highlights the significance of vulnerability among men and the necessity of creating inclusive environments. He provides practical steps for becoming an ally and addresses the funding gap for female founders in tech, advocating for increased awareness and action.More

How to Use Relocation to Build Inclusive Teams with Marieke van Iperen | Show notes episode 127

Picture of Settly cofounder and CEO Marieke van Iperen on the artwork of episode 127 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech titled ‘How to Use Relocation to Build Inclusive Teams’.

In episode 127 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, Marieke van Iperen, CEO of Settly, shares her journey from a globetrotting HR professional to a startup founder. She discusses the importance of community values, the challenges of integrating expats, and the impact of geopolitical changes on business. Marieke emphasizes the need for companies to create inclusive environments and the role of investors in scaling startups. She also introduces Settly’s innovative solutions for digital relocation and the new Tenant Hub feature aimed at helping individuals find housing together. Learn more about the episode, Marieke and Settly in the show notes.More

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Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi | Show notes episode 126

Picture of Freshtable founder and CEO Yasmina Khababi on the artwork of episode 126 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech titled 'Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi'.

Yasmina Khababi connects climate change and migration through food with her platform, Freshtable. She emphasizes inclusion, leveraging the skills of refugees and creating sustainable systems. Her journey highlights that food serves as a bridge, fostering empathy and community. Yasmina’s approach champions values-driven business and recognizes the role of privilege in shaping opportunities.More

Why we need immigration? Here’s Marieke’s take.