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How a Female Founder Builds Real Human Connection Beyond the Swipe | Show notes for episode 149 with Marsha Goei

In this episode, female founder Marsha Goei, Head of Brand at Breeze Social, shares her journey of disrupting the dating industry. By removing the chat function entirely, Marsha and her team have created a platform that skips the small talk and goes straight to face-to-face dates.

We dive deep into the philosophy of human-centric tech, exploring how Marsha’s background in Industrial Design Engineering helped her build a product that solves the core problem of “app fatigue.” You’ll also hear the raw reality of navigating a seven-person founding team as the only woman and how to transition a startup culture from “family” to “professional team.”More

The Startup Operator’s Playbook: Turning Founder Vision into Reality with Eliza Moore | Show notes episode 148 of Women Disrupting Tech

In this episode, Eliza Moore, EVP of Client Experience & Operations at Prizeout, shares her journey from financial services to fintech, discussing the unique model of Prizeout and its collaboration with credit unions. She emphasizes the importance of operators in turning visions into reality, the lessons learned from her mentor, and the significance of creating opportunities for women in tech. Eliza also highlights the value of pattern recognition and mental models in decision-making and business strategy.More

The Anatomy of a Female Founder Story That Drives Action with Jennifer Cloer | Show notes episode 147 of Women Disrupting Tech

In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Jennifer Cloer discusses her journey in founding Story Changes Culture, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, especially for women in tech. She shares insights from her experience with the Chasing Grace Project, highlighting how personal stories can empower individuals and foster community. The discussion covers the elements of effective storytelling, the significance of authenticity, and the need for safe spaces for women to share their narratives. Jennifer also addresses the role of agency in storytelling and the importance of perspective, concluding with advice on how to elevate women’s voices in the tech industry.More

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How a Female Founder Transforms Brain Injury Rehab with AI and VR with Faviola Dadis | Show notes episode 146

In this podcast interview, Faviola Brugger-Dadis discusses her transition from her first company, NeuroReality, to her current venture, Brain Boost XR. She explains how her new platform integrates artificial intelligence and virtual reality to provide personalised rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injuries. The technology uses gamified experiences and digital twins to improve patient engagement and restore personal dignity, addressing high dropout rates seen in traditional therapy. Brugger-Dadis also shares her perspective as a female founder in a male-dominated industry, highlighting the importance of finding investors who offer genuine collaboration rather than just capital. Ultimately, the source highlights her vision of using advanced tech to make clinical recovery more effective, accessible, and human-centric.More

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How Power and Design Shape the Technology We Use With Dr. Christine Miller | Show notes episode 144

In this conversation, Dr. Christine Miller discusses the cultural construction of technology, exploring themes of hegemony, design, and the impact of societal values on technology. He emphasizes that technology is not neutral and reflects power dynamics, particularly in the context of women in tech. The discussion also covers the importance of supportive networks for founders, the need to redefine profitability, and the role of design in creating value. Miller introduces the concepts of tools, totems, and totalities as frameworks for understanding technology’s influence on society and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in navigating the tech landscape.More

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How a Female Founder Tackles Invisible Labor and Startup Burnout with Jamie Albaum | Show notes episode 143

In this episode, Jamie Albaum discusses the creation of Kello Time, a timekeeping system designed to address burnout and invisible labor in organizations. She shares insights on the importance of data in understanding employee workloads, the cultural implications of timekeeping, and the need for open communication between management and staff. Jamie emphasizes the significance of taking time off for employee wellbeing and how Kello Time can help organizations manage their resources more effectively. The conversation also touches on gender dynamics in the workplace and the challenges female founders face in balancing work and personal responsibilities.More

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How a Female Founder Builds a Tech Startup During War in Ukraine with Oryna Starkina | Show notes episode 142

In this conversation, Oryna Starkina shares her journey of starting a tech company, Starksoft, during the pandemic and amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. She discusses the unique opportunities that arose during these crises, the importance of building a distributed team for resilience, and how client relationships played a crucial role in maintaining business stability. Oryna also addresses the shift in gender roles due to the war, the rise of women in leadership positions, and the importance of mindfulness and routine in managing anxiety. She offers practical tips for startup founders on preparing for uncertainty and emphasizes the need for self-awareness and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.More

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How Heart-Centered Leadership Helps Female Founders Prevent Burnout with Alice Pavin | Show notes episode 141

In this conversation, Alice Pavin and host Dirkjan Hupkes explore the intersection of well-being and entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of listening to one’s inner self, balancing mind and heart, and the role of practices like meditation and microdosing in enhancing personal growth and decision-making. They discuss the challenges faced by female founders and the need for psychological safety in the investment process, emphasizing the importance of aligning values with business goals.More

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How a FemTech Pioneer Is Fixing Women’s Health Infrastructure with Ida Tin | Show notes episode 140

In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Ida Tin, the Director of the Femtech Assembly and co-founder of Clue, discusses her journey in the Femtech space, the importance of understanding women’s health, and the need for continuous hormonal data. She emphasizes the societal impact of women’s health and the economic benefits of investing in this area. Ida also highlights the ethical considerations in data privacy and the need for a community-driven approach to innovation in women’s health.More

Click play to hear Alice make the distinction between mind and heart in decision-making.