The Founder Guide to Turning Stress into a Superpower with Andrea Christancho | Show notes episode 130

Andrea Cristancho, an entrepreneur with experience in diverse locations, emphasizes the importance of wellbeing for founders. She argues that stress should not be a burden but a tool for clarity in leadership. Her insights challenge traditional notions of persistence, advocating for self-care and honest limits as foundations for sustainable business success.More

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How To Be a Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Show notes episode 128

In episode 128 of the podcast Women Disrupting Tech, Salmaan Sana shares his journey from medical student to leadership consultant, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in healthcare. He discusses the challenges faced by women in the workplace and the need for men to be allies. Salmaan highlights the significance of vulnerability among men and the necessity of creating inclusive environments. He provides practical steps for becoming an ally and addresses the funding gap for female founders in tech, advocating for increased awareness and action.More

How to Use Relocation to Build Inclusive Teams with Marieke van Iperen | Show notes episode 127

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

Why we need immigration? Here’s Marieke’s take.

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

Hear from Yasmina Khababi why founders should treat their minds as a sanctuary.

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

Hear how Magali shares her experience at the new employee introduction of Mews.

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

Anieke shares how her own founder experience changed her ways of working as an investor.

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

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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

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