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Podcast covering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Tech

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

Women Who Built The Internet: Sandy Lerner

Part 6 of Women Who Built The Internet is about Sandra Lerner, co-founder of Cisco, She played a vital role in pioneering local area networks and developing the first commercially successful multi-protocol router. Despite leaving Cisco, she continued her success by managing sustainable farms and founding a venture capital firm. Her legacy extends beyond technology, demonstrating her versatility and impact on various industries.More

Women Who Built The Internet: Evelyn Berezin

Many inventions related to the Internet have been attributed to men. However, some of the key technologies that the Internet is built on actually originated from women’s inventions. Like the word processor. The word processor is now one of the most used applications on any computer. It makes the lives of writers, journalists, bloggers, and…More