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
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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
Why You Should Never Exclude Opportunities Because of Your Gender with Sara Leggese | Show notes on episode 86 of Women Disrupting Tech
Sara Leggese discusses her journey into tech, emphasizing that gender should not limit career choices. In episode 86 of the “Women Disrupting Tech” podcast, she highlights the importance of mindset, active role models, and visibility in fostering diversity in the industry. Change begins with recognizing opportunities irrespective of gender.More
Gini’s Journey to Inclusive and Sustainable Travel Experiences with Virginia Scheele | Show notes on episode 80 of Women Disrupting Tech
In Episode 80 of Women Disrupting Tech, entrepreneur Virginia Scheele shares her journey from microbiology to founding travel platforms GINI and MATI. She emphasizes overcoming rejection, maximizing profitability for positive impact, and the importance of a supportive network in entrepreneurship. The episode encourages inclusion and empowerment in the tech industry.More
Minder financiële stress en betere geldkeuzes met Sofie’s Astrid Bruinsma-Eggink | Show notes on episode 79 of Women Disrupting Tech
Astrid Bruinsma-Eggink, founder of Sofie, emphasizes the importance of actionable plans in financial health. In a Dutch podcast episode, she discusses behavioral science’s role in promoting financial literacy and health among employees. Sofie aims to assist 100 million Europeans in overcoming financial stress while encouraging small, manageable changes towards better financial decisions.More
Using Data to Build a Gender-Equal Future in Entrepreneurship with Katty Hsu | Show notes on episode 78 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 78 of Women Disrupting Tech, Katty Hsu discusses the importance of data in promoting inclusive entrepreneurship. With a diverse background, she emphasizes collaboration and dialogue to close the gender gap. The episode highlights the need for improved educational resources and reveals insights from the upcoming SHELEADS+ report on gender equality in entrepreneurship.More
Building Food for Skin, Wallet and Planet with Angela Ursem | Show notes on episode 77 of Women Disrupting Tech
Angela Ursem’s career pivoted after learning about Overshoot Day, prompting her to leave her marketing career and co-found Food for Skin during the pandemic. This beauty B Corp focuses on sustainable, edible ingredients and profitability to create lasting change. The episode on Women Disrupting Tech discusses how Angela and her sister are transforming the industry while balancing purpose and profit.More
