In episode 127 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, Marieke van Iperen, CEO of Settly, shares her journey from a globetrotting HR professional to a startup founder. She discusses the importance of community values, the challenges of integrating expats, and the impact of geopolitical changes on business. Marieke emphasizes the need for companies to create inclusive environments and the role of investors in scaling startups. She also introduces Settly’s innovative solutions for digital relocation and the new Tenant Hub feature aimed at helping individuals find housing together. Learn more about the episode, Marieke and Settly in the show notes.More
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Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi | Show notes episode 126
Yasmina Khababi connects climate change and migration through food with her platform, Freshtable. She emphasizes inclusion, leveraging the skills of refugees and creating sustainable systems. Her journey highlights that food serves as a bridge, fostering empathy and community. Yasmina’s approach champions values-driven business and recognizes the role of privilege in shaping opportunities.More
How Mews Builds Inclusive Cultures in Hospitality with Magali Elhage and Matthijs Welle | Show notes episode 125
The podcast episode features Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, highlighting the importance of inclusion, psychological safety, and diversity in workplaces. Lessons include that unsafe environments hinder performance, diverse teams drive innovation, and leaders should model culture. The conversation illustrates that genuine inclusion enhances both employee and business success.More
How Anieke Lamers Closes the Inequality Gap by Backing Female Founders with Borski Fund | Show notes episode 124
In Episode 124 of Women Disrupting Tech, Anieke Lamers challenges the notion that female founders must endure struggles alone. She advocates for systemic support and an investment ecosystem that empowers women. Through her experience at Borski Fund, Lamers emphasizes empathy, diversity, and the necessity of structural change for future female entrepreneurs.More
How Showing Her the Money Changes Venture Capital with Azin Radsan van Alebeek | Show notes episode 123
In Episode 123 of Women Disrupting Tech, Azin Radsan van Alebeek discusses her journey from consultancy to venture capitalism, advocating for women’s inclusion in funding. She emphasizes using capital as a tool for change, expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, and thinking big about investments to create a more equitable future in innovation.More
Arosha Brouwer on Scaling Workplace Wellbeing with Impact and Integrity | Show notes episode 122
In this episode, Arosha Brouwer discusses her new role as Chief Impact Officer at True Tribe and the importance of impact in her work. She shares insights on the partnership between True Tribe and Quan, focusing on workplace wellbeing and predictive analytics. Arosha reflects on the acquisition journey, emphasizing the significance of integrity and alignment in business. She addresses the pressures faced as a female founder and the importance of building a legacy through impact. The conversation also covers lessons learned from VC funding and the value of healthy investor relations, concluding with advice for aspiring female founders.More
How Dayana Marin Valencia Bootstrapped Adasight to Global Growth | Show notes episode 121
Dayana Marin Valencia, co-founder of AdaSight, discusses her successful journey of building a global, bootstrapped company during the AI boom in the latest episode of Women Disrupting Tech. She emphasizes data as a guiding “co-pilot,” the importance of intentional remote work, and the evolving nature of mentorship for entrepreneurs.More
How Curious Minds Build Better Companies in Tech with Henny Hoekstra | Show notes episode 120
Henny Hoekstra’s journey from high school tech-skepticism to co-owning Pluvo highlights the power of curiosity in overcoming challenges and achieving success in tech. In Episode 120 of Women Disrupting Tech, she shares insights on navigating a male-dominated environment, fostering employee development, and the importance of resilience, questioning, and support.More
How Women In VC NL Close the Funding Gap with Erica van Eeghen & Maud Vermeulen | Show notes episode 119
Only 2 percent of global venture capital supports all-female founding teams. In Episode 119 of Women Disrupting Tech, Erica van Eeghen and Maud Vermeulen discuss strategies to improve this, emphasizing the importance of network access, reframing risk perceptions, and changing investment behaviors to address systemic barriers and close the funding gap.More
How AI Can Make Us More Human with Anouk Vlietman | Show notes episode 118
In Episode 118 of Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan Hupkes discusses with Anouk Vlietman the importance of human connection amid rising technology. They explore how AI influences our humanity and the necessity of prioritizing soft skills like empathy and curiosity over mere efficiency. The conversation highlights disconnection as an epidemic affecting various societal aspects.More
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