Episode 106 of Women Disrupting Tech features Kirsten Heukels, an expert in conflict resolution, discussing the critical impact of founder relationships on startup success. Key takeaways include understanding human behavior, addressing generational dynamics within teams, and fostering a positive company culture, all essential for effective communication and leadership.More
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Mastering The Art of Authentic Leadership with Farshida Zafar | Show notes for episode 104 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 104 of Women Disrupting Tech, Farshida Zafar discusses her journey embracing authenticity in leadership and fostering inclusion at the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. From her experience as a refugee, she emphasizes the power of being oneself, creating belonging, and making bold choices that prioritize integrity and authenticity over traditional notions of professionalism.More
How Flouria Health is Healing Women and Shaping Workplaces with Anna Christie | Show notes for episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 103 of Women Disrupting Tech, Anna Christie shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and how it led her to co-found Flouria Health.
She discusses the importance of community, education, and personalized support for women’s health, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and research in this area.
The conversation highlights the historical neglect of women’s health issues and the innovative approaches Flouria Health is taking to empower women and improve their health outcomes.
In this conversation, Anna Christie from Flouria discusses the importance of empathy in health technology, particularly in the context of women’s health.
She emphasizes the need for human-centric solutions that can scale effectively while maintaining a personal touch. Anna shares insights on building a strong founding team, the role of male allies in FemTech, and the challenges of fundraising in a sector often viewed as niche.
She highlights the growing awareness of FemTech’s potential and envisions a future where women’s health is prioritized and supported by both men and women in leadership roles.
Additionally, Anna discusses the need for government policies that promote diversity in health innovation funding.More
How To Become DEI Champions with Sacha Martina and Danielle Jiskoot | Show notes for episode 100 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 100 of Women Disrupting Tech, Sacha Martina and Danielle Jiskoot, co-founders of House of Inclusion, share essential strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace. They emphasize the importance of structure over slogans, transparent communication, and the necessity of taking action without waiting for perfection, inspiring listeners to be DEI champions.More
The Message That Changed the Future of Th3rd with Esther Bisschop | Show notes for episode 93 of Women Disrupting Tech
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
Using Intuition as a Superpower in Business and Leadership with Daphne Laan | Show notes for episode 91 of Women Disrupting Tech
Daphne Laan discusses the power of intuition in business, emphasizing its role alongside technology and strategy. In episode 91 of the Women Disrupting Tech podcast, she highlights the importance of inclusion, creativity, and the need to trust instinct over data in leadership. Laan’s journey showcases how intuition fosters meaningful connections and opportunities.More
How Wholepal is Building the Future of Wholesale with Victoria Lawson | Show notes for episode 90 of Women Disrupting Tech
Victoria Lawson, founder of Wholepal, transformed her initial vision of a comprehensive wholesale CRM into an AI-driven solution that addresses real industry challenges, such as manual data entry inefficiencies. This pivot empowered her confidence in investor discussions and emphasized the importance of focusing on critical problems to achieve success.More
Paving the Way for More Women in AI and Cyber as Chief Copilot with Femke Cornelissen | Show notes for episode 89 of Women Disrupting Tech
The podcast episode features Dieuwertje Drexhage, co-founder of Layco, discussing innovative reusable medical devices aimed at reducing healthcare’s environmental impact and improving access in underserved regions. Key points include affordability through a tiered pricing model, sustainability benefits, and enhancing patient safety and care quality. Tune in for inspiration in healthcare innovation.More
How Layco Makes Childbirth Safer and Healthcare Greener with Dieuwertje Drexhage | Show notes for episode 88 of Women Disrupting Tech
The podcast episode features Dieuwertje Drexhage, co-founder of Layco, discussing innovative reusable medical devices aimed at reducing healthcare’s environmental impact and improving access in underserved regions. Key points include affordability through a tiered pricing model, sustainability benefits, and enhancing patient safety and care quality. Tune in for inspiration in healthcare innovation.More
Breaking Barriers in Medicine And Leadership with Hanneke Takkenberg | Show notes on episode 87 of Women Disrupting Tech
Hanneke Takkenberg is my guest in episode 87 to discuss the impact of gender bias on healthcare, emphasizing how women’s health issues have been historically neglected in research. She highlights the importance of involving men in creating equitable systems, the economic benefits of closing the gender health gap, and the need for unbiased AI in medicine.More
