In episode 104 of Women Disrupting Tech, Farshida Zafar discusses her journey embracing authenticity in leadership and fostering inclusion at the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. From her experience as a refugee, she emphasizes the power of being oneself, creating belonging, and making bold choices that prioritize integrity and authenticity over traditional notions of professionalism.More
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How Flouria Health is Healing Women and Shaping Workplaces with Anna Christie | Show notes for episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech, Anna Christie shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and how it led her to co-found Flouria Health.
She discusses the importance of community, education, and personalized support for women’s health, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and research in this area.
The conversation highlights the historical neglect of women’s health issues and the innovative approaches Flouria Health is taking to empower women and improve their health outcomes.
In this conversation, Anna Christie from Flouria discusses the importance of empathy in health technology, particularly in the context of women’s health.
She emphasizes the need for human-centric solutions that can scale effectively while maintaining a personal touch. Anna shares insights on building a strong founding team, the role of male allies in FemTech, and the challenges of fundraising in a sector often viewed as niche.
She highlights the growing awareness of FemTech’s potential and envisions a future where women’s health is prioritized and supported by both men and women in leadership roles.
Additionally, Anna discusses the need for government policies that promote diversity in health innovation funding.More
How the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Funds Inclusive Innovation with Bibi van Gijzel and Merel Zimmerman | Show notes for episode 102 of Women Disrupting Tech
In Episode 102 of Women Disrupting Tech, Bibi van Gijzel and Merel Zimmerman from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency discuss how public funding promotes inclusive innovation. They emphasize the importance of diversity in funding criteria and visibility for women, especially in tech, while explaining the Innovation Credit and Seed Capital schemes.More
Why Men Should Embrace Gender Equality, and How They Can
Dirkjan Hupkes reflects on his responsibility towards gender equality. Acknowledging the systemic inequalities rooted in history, he emphasizes the importance of listening to women’s experiences. Progress requires collective efforts from all genders, as diverse systems benefit everyone. True allyship involves active participation and awareness in fostering inclusivity.More
How to Use Cultural Intelligence as a Leadership Superpower with Gwen Kolader | Show notes for episode 101 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 101 of Women Disrupting Tech, Gwen Kolader discusses leading across cultures and fostering inclusion in teams. Key insights include the importance of cultural intelligence, the relationship between inclusion and diversity, and strategies for challenging bias. Kolader shares unique leadership lessons learned from the Maasai in Kenya.More
How To Become DEI Champions with Sacha Martina and Danielle Jiskoot | Show notes for episode 100 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 100 of Women Disrupting Tech, Sacha Martina and Danielle Jiskoot, co-founders of House of Inclusion, share essential strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace. They emphasize the importance of structure over slogans, transparent communication, and the necessity of taking action without waiting for perfection, inspiring listeners to be DEI champions.More