Angela Ursem’s career pivoted after learning about Overshoot Day, prompting her to leave her marketing career and co-found Food for Skin during the pandemic. This beauty B Corp focuses on sustainable, edible ingredients and profitability to create lasting change. The episode on Women Disrupting Tech discusses how Angela and her sister are transforming the industry while balancing purpose and profit.More
Author Archives: Dirkjan Hupkes, Host of Women Disrupting Tech
In my podcast Women Disrupting Tech, I give a platform to the women who work in tech so they can be a role model for others. The goal is to promote more diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech sector. I believe that this will lead to better solutions to the three problems of our time: the climate crisis, exploding demand for healthcare services and poverty.
The Twin Protocol to Redefine How We Preserve Our Legacy with Stacey Engle | Show notes on episode 76 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 76 of Women Disrupting Tech, Stacey Engle discusses her company, Twin Protocol, which utilizes AI-powered digital twins to enhance knowledge-sharing and legacy preservation. The episode explores solutions for protecting these twins from hacking and deepfakes, along with Engle’s entrepreneurial journey and her commitment to promoting gender equality in tech.More
Building a Tech Startup Inside a Bank with Lieke Hölscher | Show notes on episode 75 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 75 of Women Disrupting Tech, Lieke Hölscher discusses building a tech startup within Rabobank, focusing on software for detecting money laundering. Key topics include scaling teams, fostering a culture of ownership and diversity, and the importance of diverse perspectives in problem-solving. Check out this blog post for more info on the episode and Lieke.More
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
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
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
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
Mastering Cultural Intelligence to Unlock Startup Success with Ma Cherie Cortez | Blog on episode 69 of Women Disrupting Tech
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is crucial for startup founders aiming to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams. In Episode 69 of Women Disrupting Tech, Dr. Ma Cherie Cortez shares her seven-step framework for effectively managing multicultural teams, emphasizing the importance of CQ in leadership, conflict resolution, and successful global scaling while remaining authentic.More
Lieke Beelen on Making Legalese Easy to Understand with Visual Contracts | Show notes on episode 68 of Women Disrupting Tech
Lieke Beelen, founder of Visual Contracts, aims to simplify legal documents through visual design to enhance accessibility. In episode 68 of Women Disrupting Tech, she discusses stepping back from her startup, the challenges faced as a neuro-divergent founder, and the importance of co-founder alignment, emphasizing that taking a break can lead to rejuvenation.More
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