From Fragmentation to Collaboration in FemTech | Show notes for episode 159 with Maaike Steinebach and Sophie van Dijk

More than 90 FemTech companies in the Netherlands are working to close the gender health gap. Until FemTech NL connected them, most didn’t know the others existed. In episode 159 of the podcast, co-founders Maaike Steinebach and Sophie van Dijk walk through what it actually takes to align a fragmented industry: better data, better funding, and a shift from competition to collaboration.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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