In episode 76 of Women Disrupting Tech, Stacey Engle discusses her company, Twin Protocol, which utilizes AI-powered digital twins to enhance knowledge-sharing and legacy preservation. The episode explores solutions for protecting these twins from hacking and deepfakes, along with Engle’s entrepreneurial journey and her commitment to promoting gender equality in tech.More
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Building a Tech Startup Inside a Bank with Lieke Hölscher | Show notes on episode 75 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 75 of Women Disrupting Tech, Lieke Hölscher discusses building a tech startup within Rabobank, focusing on software for detecting money laundering. Key topics include scaling teams, fostering a culture of ownership and diversity, and the importance of diverse perspectives in problem-solving. Check out this blog post for more info on the episode and Lieke.More
The Guide to Building a Unicorn Team with Ingeborg van Harten | Show notes on episode 74 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 74 of Women Disrupting Tech, Ingeborg van Harten discusses the essential steps to building a unicorn-worthy team. Key insights include attracting top talent, fostering a culture of value and inclusion, and the importance of transparency in pay. This episode provides practical strategies for sustainable growth in startups.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
How to Move from 9-to-5 Corporate to Scale-up Impact with Manisha Athukorala | Show notes on episode 72 of Women Disrupting Tech
In episode 72 of Women Disrupting Tech, Manisha Athukorala shares her transition from a corporate career to scale-ups. We discuss her roles at Uber Eats, Sword Health and Mews. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, cultural adaptation, and intersectionality for fostering diversity in tech. Listen to her playbook on how to move from a 9-to-5 corporate job to making an impact at a scale-up.More
Mastering Cultural Intelligence to Unlock Startup Success with Ma Cherie Cortez | Blog on episode 69 of Women Disrupting Tech
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is crucial for startup founders aiming to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams. In Episode 69 of Women Disrupting Tech, Dr. Ma Cherie Cortez shares her seven-step framework for effectively managing multicultural teams, emphasizing the importance of CQ in leadership, conflict resolution, and successful global scaling while remaining authentic.More
Lieke Beelen on Making Legalese Easy to Understand with Visual Contracts | Show notes on episode 68 of Women Disrupting Tech
Lieke Beelen, founder of Visual Contracts, aims to simplify legal documents through visual design to enhance accessibility. In episode 68 of Women Disrupting Tech, she discusses stepping back from her startup, the challenges faced as a neuro-divergent founder, and the importance of co-founder alignment, emphasizing that taking a break can lead to rejuvenation.More
How to Inspire the Next Generation of Women in Tech with Mitra Gilasgar | Show Notes to Episode 67 of Women Disrupting Tech
Kasia Pokrop, founder of Mamamoon, uses technology to support women in the three stages of women’s health: Menstruation, Motherhood, and Menopause. She empowers pregnant women, partners, and herself by prioritizing self-care. The Mamamoon app transforms the journey from conception to postpartum, providing expert support during pregnancy and postpartum. Kasia’s inspiring journey and mission are shared in the Women Disrupting Tech podcast.More
Women Who Built The Internet: Susan Estrada
In the late 1980s, the Internet was only for academics and government, until Susan Estrada helped helped to make it commercially available. Born with a curiosity that drove her to explore, she pivoted from marine biology to technology and founded CERFnet, the first Internet Service Provider. Her collaboration and advocacy for women in tech left a lasting legacy, democratizing internet access.More
Interview with CXO Outlook
Recently, I was invited for an interview by CXO Outlook®. We talked about my mission and vision with Women Disrupting Tech, the benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in tech, and the role men can play in making tech more inclusive (so my podcast will be obsolete by the end of 2032). Click the logo…More
