Esther Bisschop’s journey from employee to entrepreneur culminates in her company’s acquisition by Snap Inc. This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, resilience, and the power of bold actions. Listeners can gain practical insights on navigating startup challenges and fostering inclusion in tech through community support and personal reinvention.More
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Podcast covering Venture Capital in Tech. My guest may be an investor.
Taking Venture Capital Beyond Bias with Sophie Heijenberg | Show notes for episode 92 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 92 of Women Disrupting Tech, Sophie Heijenberg challenges bias in venture capital, advocating for diversity in investments. She emphasizes that backing female founders benefits everyone and highlights the need for a mindset shift in VC, focusing on talent over traditional qualifications. The episode encourages collective efforts to create an inclusive funding landscape in tech.More
Gespreksstarters voor een gelijkwaardiger investeringsklimaat met Fleur van Leijsen | Show notes on episode 73 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 73 of Women Disrupting Tech, Fleur van Leijsen discusses the challenges women face in raising funds compared to men. She shares insights from her research, including conversation starters designed to address biases between investors and female founders. The episode emphasizes the need for improving gender equality in startup funding.More
Creating The Culture Shift Towards Inclusion with Constantijn van Oranje | Show notes on episode 70 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 70 of Women Disrupting Tech, Constantijn van Oranje discusses making inclusion a core value in technology. He emphasizes data-driven diversity, shares his personal journey influenced by role models like Neelie Kroes, and provides actionable steps for companies to foster inclusive environments. The episode underscores inclusion as essential for better outcomes.More
The Power of Financial Inclusion for a Better Planet with Kimberly Ofori | Show Notes on Episode 54 of Women Disrupting Tech
Kimberly Ofori, founder of The Bold New Company, discusses the need for more sustainable and inclusive tech solutions for financial inclusion in episode 54 of Women Disrupting Tech. She highlights biases in funding for femtech startups and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and understanding problems as opportunities. More
How To Balance Feminine and Masculine Values in Business and Investment with Alice Pavin | Show notes to episode 51 on Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 51 of the Women Disrupting Tech podcast, Alice Pavin challenges the idea that all growth is positive. She advocates for a balance of feminine and masculine values in business. Learn more about Alice and about the episode in the show notes.More
Arosha Brouwer on Building a Company with Grace and Empathy | Show Notes to Episode 49 of Women Disrupting Tech
Employee well-being is now essential for sustainable businesses. Arosha Brouwer, CEO of Quan, shares insights on reducing burnout and improving well-being. The podcast discusses her journey from startup to scale-up, securing funding, and partnering with an occupational health provider. Her experience in building a company and managing tough times offers valuable lessons.More
Using Curiosity to Find the Exceptional Impact of Exceptional People | Sabine Schoorl on Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 41 of Women Disrupting Tech, Sabine Schoorl shares her approach to finding exceptional startup founders and investors, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, supporting female founders, and fostering a diverse ecosystem for better deal flow and talent attraction. To hear more, visit the website or search for “Women Disrupting Tech” on your favorite podcast platform.More
Is the milestone-based startup funding system right for female founders? | Dirkjan Hupkes on Women Disrupting Tech
This episode is a short solo episode in which I discuss the funding gap for women-led startups, attributing it in part to the milestone-based funding system along with the reasons why I think it is. More
“For me, being vocal is about being an ambassador for female entrepreneurs.” | Tessa de Flines on Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 37 of “Women Disrupting Tech,” Tessa de Flines offers insights into the challenges of startup scaling and advice for female founders. As an angel investor, she shares her investment criteria and tips for dealing with strategic discussions. For all that and more, check the full blog post.More
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