Tag Archives: Practical takeaways for founders

Why Your AI Implementation Fails and How to Fix It with Sophia Zitman | Show notes episode 136

In this engaging conversation, Sophia Zitman, director of AI projects at Kickstart AI, shares her insights on the importance of understanding both technology and organizational context in AI consultancy. She discusses the human factors that often lead to the failure of AI strategies and emphasizes the need for stakeholder engagement to mitigate resistance. Sophia highlights successful AI implementation stories, the role of politics in navigating organizational challenges, and the potential of AI as an equalizer in business and education. She encourages women in tech to embrace their agency and pursue their goals, advocating for a future where AI enhances inclusivity and accessibility across various sectors.More

Here’s a teaser to let you imagine what it’s like to relocate to a different country for work.

Moving Beyond the Hustle as a Female Founder with Valerie Hirschhauser | Show notes episode 135

In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Valerie Hirschhauser shares her journey from the hustle culture to finding true freedom in entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges female founders face, including burnout, the pressure to prove themselves, and the importance of mentorship. Valerie emphasizes the need for intuition in leadership and the balance between profitability and purpose. She also highlights the role of investors in supporting female founders and the importance of creating a supportive ecosystem for women in business.More

Hit play to hear how Sophia thinks about building AI that benefits patients, nurses, doctors and hospitals at the same time.

Unlocking Worlds by Making Language Learning Fun with Carolina Bongers | Show notes episode 134

In episode 134 of Women Disrupting Tech, Carolina Bongers shares how she’s building Jungle the Bungle, a language learning app for young children that puts fun first. We talk about early language learning, validating ideas without technology, unexpected demand from schools, and why removing right and wrong can create better learning experiences.More

Click the play button to hear Valerie’s vision of future boardrooms.

Building a Tech Career on Agency, Agility, and Bouncebackability with Simone Mink | Show notes episode 133

In episode 134 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, Simone Mink shares her unconventional journey from leisure management to becoming Head of Portfolio Management at Mendix. She highlights how resilience and self-advocacy played a key role. And emphasizes the need for boundaries to avoid burnout. She also challenges traditional views of coding, highlights the importance of mindset, and argues for structure in navigating careers, especially for neurodivergent individuals.More

Click play to hear Carolina Bongers share her mission.