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

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

Women Who Built The Internet: Susan Estrada

In the late 1980s, the Internet was only for academics and government, until Susan Estrada helped helped to make it commercially available. Born with a curiosity that drove her to explore, she pivoted from marine biology to technology and founded CERFnet, the first Internet Service Provider. Her collaboration and advocacy for women in tech left a lasting legacy, democratizing internet access.More

Interview with CXO Outlook

Recently, I was invited for an interview by CXO Outlook®. We talked about my mission and vision with Women Disrupting Tech, the benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in tech, and the role men can play in making tech more inclusive (so my podcast will be obsolete by the end of 2032). Click the logo…More

Women Who Built The Internet: Radia Perlman

Marian Croak is the seventh woman in the blog series Women Who Built the Internet. She is a pivotal figure in technology who revolutionized communication by developing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology during her time at AT&T. Her work has made online calls and remote work possible, paving the way for modern communication platforms. Additionally, she is deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.More