Hear from PAVA co-founder Femke Delissen how PAVA is innovating elderly care with a simple WiFi sensor that enhances nurses’ ability to monitor residents without invasive methods. Femke discusses the company’s approach in podcast episode 150, highlighting the importance of user involvement, moral commitment to healthcare, and the need for straightforward technology in addressing workforce challenges.More
Monthly Archives: April 2026
How a Female Founder Builds Real Human Connection Beyond the Swipe | Show notes for episode 149 with Marsha Goei
In this episode, female founder Marsha Goei, Head of Brand at Breeze Social, shares her journey of disrupting the dating industry. By removing the chat function entirely, Marsha and her team have created a platform that skips the small talk and goes straight to face-to-face dates.
We dive deep into the philosophy of human-centric tech, exploring how Marsha’s background in Industrial Design Engineering helped her build a product that solves the core problem of “app fatigue.” You’ll also hear the raw reality of navigating a seven-person founding team as the only woman and how to transition a startup culture from “family” to “professional team.”More
The Startup Operator’s Playbook: Turning Founder Vision into Reality with Eliza Moore | Show notes episode 148 of Women Disrupting Tech
In this episode, Eliza Moore, EVP of Client Experience & Operations at Prizeout, shares her journey from financial services to fintech, discussing the unique model of Prizeout and its collaboration with credit unions. She emphasizes the importance of operators in turning visions into reality, the lessons learned from her mentor, and the significance of creating opportunities for women in tech. Eliza also highlights the value of pattern recognition and mental models in decision-making and business strategy.More
The Anatomy of a Female Founder Story That Drives Action with Jennifer Cloer | Show notes episode 147 of Women Disrupting Tech
In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Jennifer Cloer discusses her journey in founding Story Changes Culture, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, especially for women in tech. She shares insights from her experience with the Chasing Grace Project, highlighting how personal stories can empower individuals and foster community. The discussion covers the elements of effective storytelling, the significance of authenticity, and the need for safe spaces for women to share their narratives. Jennifer also addresses the role of agency in storytelling and the importance of perspective, concluding with advice on how to elevate women’s voices in the tech industry.More
How a Female Founder Transforms Brain Injury Rehab with AI and VR with Faviola Dadis | Show notes episode 146
In this podcast interview, Faviola Brugger-Dadis discusses her transition from her first company, NeuroReality, to her current venture, Brain Boost XR. She explains how her new platform integrates artificial intelligence and virtual reality to provide personalised rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injuries. The technology uses gamified experiences and digital twins to improve patient engagement and restore personal dignity, addressing high dropout rates seen in traditional therapy. Brugger-Dadis also shares her perspective as a female founder in a male-dominated industry, highlighting the importance of finding investors who offer genuine collaboration rather than just capital. Ultimately, the source highlights her vision of using advanced tech to make clinical recovery more effective, accessible, and human-centric.More
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