Three Essential Tips for Female Founders to Fundraise Effectively

It takes more than a great idea to raise money. Especially if you’re a female founder. You already know the numbers. What you need now is a strategy that works for you. On Women Disrupting Tech, I’ve heard stories from founders and investors who’ve been in the arena. And three things keep coming up when…More

How tex.tracer’s Supply Chain Transparency Empowers Fashion Brands with Jolanda Kooi | Show notes for episode 96 of Women Disrupting Tech

Jolanda Kooi emphasizes the role of transparency in sustainable fashion during episode 96. She discusses her company tex.tracer, which aids brands in tracking their supply chains to prevent greenwashing. The episode also highlights the need for unified data standards, funding challenges for women founders, and the importance of community in the tech space.More

How SkilledIn Green Is Fixing the Sustainability Talent Gap with Natasha Syed | Show notes for episode 95 of Women Disrupting Tech

In episode 95 of Women Disrupting Tech, Natasha Syed discusses the flawed hiring system in sustainability, emphasizing that the issue lies not in talent scarcity but in outdated qualifications. Through SkilledIn Green, she promotes a skills-first approach, facilitating professional upskilling and knowledge-sharing to bridge the global sustainability hiring gap.More

Clip from episode 96 with Jolanda Kooi

The Message That Changed the Future of Th3rd with Esther Bisschop | Show notes for episode 93 of Women Disrupting Tech

Esther Bisschop’s journey from employee to entrepreneur culminates in her company’s acquisition by Snap Inc. This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, resilience, and the power of bold actions. Listeners can gain practical insights on navigating startup challenges and fostering inclusion in tech through community support and personal reinvention.More

Using Intuition as a Superpower in Business and Leadership with Daphne Laan | Show notes for episode 91 of Women Disrupting Tech

Daphne Laan discusses the power of intuition in business, emphasizing its role alongside technology and strategy. In episode 91 of the Women Disrupting Tech podcast, she highlights the importance of inclusion, creativity, and the need to trust instinct over data in leadership. Laan’s journey showcases how intuition fosters meaningful connections and opportunities.More

How Layco Makes Childbirth Safer and Healthcare Greener with Dieuwertje Drexhage | Show notes for episode 88 of Women Disrupting Tech

The podcast episode features Dieuwertje Drexhage, co-founder of Layco, discussing innovative reusable medical devices aimed at reducing healthcare’s environmental impact and improving access in underserved regions. Key points include affordability through a tiered pricing model, sustainability benefits, and enhancing patient safety and care quality. Tune in for inspiration in healthcare innovation.More

The Kindlee Case for Fair, Unbiased and Profitable AI with Carla Canino | Show notes on episode 84 of Women Disrupting Tech

Carla Canino, founder of Kindlee, discusses the significant cost of biases in AI and risk models in financial services, highlighting a potential loss of $443 billion annually. She emphasizes that reducing these biases can enhance financial inclusion, fairness, and profitability, advocating for ethical innovation to address systemic inequities within the industry. The blog contains the show notes of the episode and links to connect you with Carla and Kindlee.More

Using AI to Transform Therapy and Mental Health Outcomes with Diana Oganesian | Show notes on episode 83 of Women Disrupting Tech

Burnout among psychotherapists is increasing, with therapy’s effectiveness stagnant for 40 years. In Episode 83 of Women Disrupting Tech, Diana Oganesian discusses her AI platform, Sestive, aimed at revitalizing mental health care. The episode highlights the challenges therapists face and how technology can enhance therapy outcomes for both therapists and patients.More

Building Food for Skin, Wallet and Planet with Angela Ursem | Show notes on episode 77 of Women Disrupting Tech

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