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Women Who Built The Internet: Hedy Lamarr

AI-generated Picture of Hedy Lamarr, who invented secure radio technology that was the basis for cellular technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

In part 2 of Women Who Built The Internet, we learn about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress and innovator who laid the foundation for modern technologies like WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth. She co-invented a secure radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes during WWII, which inspired cellular technologies. More

How To Navigate a Career in AI as a Woman With Wafa M’Ribah | Show Notes for Episode 57 of Women Disrupting Tech

A picture of Wafa M'Ribah, who is a guest on episode 57 of Women Disrupting Tech titled "How To Navigate a Career in AI as a Woman".

Wafa M’Ribah shares insights on navigating a career in AI for women in Women Disrupting Tech Episode 57. She emphasizes the perfect timing for women to enter AI, essential tech skills, and the role of male allies in fostering gender diversity. Wafa’s passion for AI and her unconventional path to success make this episode truly inspiring.More

The Women Who Built The Internet: Ada Lovelace

This edition of Women Who Built The Web covers Ada Lovelace. She co-wrote the first computer algorithm in 1843, defying the expectations for women at the time. Working with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine, she foresaw the capabilities of computers and AI. Her legacy inspires modern women in tech.More

Gaming Your Way Into Tech with Lizzy Wilmer | Show Notes on Episode 55 of Women Disrupting Tech

Women Disrupting Tech’s episode 55 explores gaming as a gateway to the tech world for women, featuring Lizzy Wilmer. She shares her experiences and discusses changes needed in tech. As a motion capture technician at Infinity Labs, Lizzy designs AR and VR training, advocating for more women in the industry. More

How Conceptual Technologists Uplift Humanity with Kim Carson | Show Notes on Episode 52 of Women Disrupting Tech

Picture of Kim Carson, CEO and founder of Parallax Futures. She is the guest on episode 52 of Women Disrupting Tech about how Conceptual Technologists can uplift humanity.

Show notes on episode 52 of the Women Disrupting Tech podcast. Kim Carson, an AI futurist and conceptual technologist, discusses the importance of conceptual technologists in creating inclusive AI systems. In the show notes you can find more information on the episode and links to connect with Kim Carson and het NGO Parallax Futures. More

How to do Marketing in the Age of AI with Liana Hakobyan | Show notes for episode 47

In episode 47 of Women Disrupting Tech, Liana Hakobyan shares insights on leveraging AI in business, including personalizing customer experiences and selecting the right marketing tools. She emphasizes the need for a high-level understanding of AI and shares personal anecdotes, making the episode both informative and inspiring. Tune in for practical AI advice.More

About Women Disrupting Tech

Meet the women disrupting the tech industry. In the Women Disrupting Tech podcast, host Dirkjan Hupkes interviews startup founders, venture capitalists and women in the world of tech to find an answer to the question why there are so few women working in tech and how we can change that.

How do we improve the deplorable statistics on funding of female founded tech startups? This blogpost is a primer on what this blog and the associated podcast are about. More

Traction Throws Bias out of the Window | Arosha Brouwer on Women Disrupting Tech

In the third episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Arosha Brouwer, CEO of Quan, discusses the significance of employee well-being as a company priority, her startup journey, and fundraising experiences. Arosha emphasizes integrating well-being into workplace culture and shares insights on managing a tech startup without a technical background.More