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Journeys of Empowerment#20 | Dirkjan Hupkes | "Empowering women in tech"✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – 🥳 Episode 20🥳Celebrating Milestones and Making an Impact! This episode is extra special not only because it marks our 20th episode, but also because of the inspiring conversation I had with Dirkjan Hupkes, a seasoned financial services professional turned entrepreneur and founder of True Story Company. Dirkjan’s journey from corporate life to launching a podcast Women Disrupting Tech focused on promoting women in tech is a testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and the drive to make diversity, equity, and inclusion a non-issue by 2032.About the 20th episode milestone: it's a big one...2025-04-221h 10
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 97: How Women Disrupt Tech Even When the System Pushes Back with Dirkjan HupkesWhat does it take to drive change in tech when the system is built to resist it?In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan looks at the trends shaping the future for female founders, leaders, and changemakers in tech. You'll hear how women continue to disrupt, from boardrooms to startups, even when the tide works against them.We cover:Why the DEI backlash is part of any real power shift.Key trends that are opening new doors for inclusive innovation.How women are building their...2025-04-1746 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 95: How SkilledIn Green Is Fixing the Sustainability Talent Gap with Natasha SyedIn Episode 95 of Women Disrupting Tech, Natasha Syed shares how she is fixing hiring for sustainability jobs by closing the talent gap.She explains the role of skills-based learning, the realities of bootstrapping a startup, and what it takes to build a green talent pipeline.As a solo founder, Natasha also opens up about the challenges of building a business from scratch and shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. And check out the show notes on the blog for links to connect with Natasha and SkilledIn Green.2025-04-021h 07
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 94: Funding and Building the Future of Venture Capital with Michelle ter LaakIn this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Michelle Ter Laak shares her journey into venture capital, the role of diversity in decision-making, and the evolving landscape of B2B SaaS. We explore AI, cybersecurity, and impact investing, as well as the shift from traditional VC to a founder-first approach. Michelle also highlights how female investors can shape the future of funding and why we should be proud of the progress we've made in the past few decades.Listen now to gain insights into how VC is changing and how you can be part...2025-03-2648 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 93: The Message That Changed the Future of Th3rd with Esther BisschopEsther Bisschop joins me to reveal how one cold LinkedIn message changed the trajectory of Th3rd, taking it from the brink of bankruptcy to an acquisition by Snap Inc.We dive into the realities of startup life, from managing uncertainty to adapting to industry shifts and seizing unexpected opportunities. Esther also shares her experiences scaling in Europe, the growing startup scene in India, and why venture capital needs to do more to fund mixed teams.Listen to episode 93 of Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon. And don't forget to check out...2025-03-191h 23
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 92: Taking Venture Capital Beyond Bias with Sophie HeijenbergHow can we use biases to future-proof Venture Capital?Sophie Heijenberg, investor at No Such Ventures, is on a mission to rethink how funding works. She has been the only woman on a trading floor, walked into meetings where she was mistaken for the assistant, and now makes investment decisions that challenge the status quo.In this episode, we uncover:✅ Why bias in VC is not just a problem but part of the solution.✅ How smart investors look beyond the checklist to fund the best ideas.✅ The role of networks in shaping who gets funded and wh...2025-03-1253 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 91: Using Intuition as a Superpower in Business and Leadership with Daphne LaanDaphne Laan started her career in tech before most people had mobile phones. She spent nine years at Google, leading global deals and driving change. Now, she is building Planetir, an AI-powered platform that connects changemakers by fostering real human connection.In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, we explore why intuition is a superpower in business, how real inclusion means making the room bigger instead of separate, and why creativity, especially art, plays a bigger role in tech than we think.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or Amazon. And don't forget to check...2025-03-0551 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 90: How Wholepal is Building the Future of Wholesale with Victoria LawsonJoin Victoria Lawson on Women Disrupting Tech as she reveals how she is using AI to build the future of supply chains for fast-moving consumer goods. She also shares her experience as a solo founder and what she learned about fundraising and mindset.Key takeaways from this conversation:• Why outdated processes in wholesale supply chains lead to costly errors and delays• The role of AI in making supply chains faster, more accurate, and less reliant on manual input• How shifting her mindset helped Victoria gain confidence in investor conversations.Listen now to learn how Wh...2025-02-2653 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 89: Paving the Way for More Women in AI and Cyber as Chief Copilot with Femke CornelissenFemke Cornelissen wasn’t always sure tech was the right path for her. Now, as Chief Copilot Officer, a Microsoft MVP, and the founder of Dutch Women in Tech, she helps companies navigate AI adoption while driving inclusion in cybersecurity and beyond.In this episode, Femke shares how she built her career, overcame self-doubt, and became a visible leader in tech. We learn why AI and cybersecurity need more women, how mindset shapes success, and that having a career in tech as a woman is not obvious everywhere.Tune in to he...2025-02-191h 03
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 88: How Layco Makes Childbirth Safer and Healthcare Greener with Dieuwertje DrexhageDid you know that healthcare produces twice as much CO₂ as aviation? Most medical tools are designed for single use, creating massive waste, high costs, and supply chain risks.Dieuwertje Drexhage saw this firsthand while working in a rural hospital in Kenya. She co-founded Layco to change that, starting with reusable vacuum extractors that make childbirth safer, more affordable, and more sustainable.In this episode, we cover why most medical equipment isn’t designed for 70 percent of the world’s population, how reusable vacuum extractors can save both money and lives, and how Layco balances reusab...2025-02-1247 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 87: Breaking Barriers in Medicine And Leadership with Hanneke TakkenbergIn episode 87 of Women Disrupting Tech, Hanneke Takkenberg shares her journey from cardiac surgeon to DEI advocate.
She reveals how gender biases in medicine affect both careers and patient outcomes.
By listening, you'll discover:
💡 The hidden gender gap in medical research and treatment
🏥 How shared decision-making can improve patient care
📉 The long-term financial impact of unequal pay in academia
🤖 Why AI and data in medicine must be more inclusive
So, tune in for a powerful conversation on breaking barriers in healthcare and leadership!2025-02-0538 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 86: Why You Should Never Exclude Opportunities Because of Your Gender with Sara LeggeseWhat if your gender never limited your career choices? And how do you get into tech and build a successful career without having early exposure to tech?
In this episode, Sara Leggese shares how she discovered tech without any early exposure, the role of mindset in breaking barriers, and why visibility matters for women in tech.
Plus, we explore the power of role models, career transitions, and what it really takes to make DEI in tech the new normal. Tune in now!
If you want to be part of the Women Disrupting Tech...2025-01-2941 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 85: Making Blockverse the Platform to Upskill and Match Women to TechFixing the "supply side" of the talent market is essential to increasing diversity in tech, say Gaurav Gupta and Iris Bloemsma from the Blockverse Institute.
In Episode 85 of Women Disrupting Tech, they share their playbook for driving change, including:🔍 Unlocking the untapped potential of women returning to tech after a career break👩💻 Combining skills training with confidence-building for lasting success📊 Using data to tailor education to meet the needs of women and employers
Tune into the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!2025-01-2346 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 84: The Kindlee Case for Fair, Unbiased and Profitable AI with Carla CaninoAre biases in AI and risk models more costly than we realize?
Carla Canino shares her journey building Kindlee, a company on a mission to create financial inclusion through fair and unbiased AI.
Discover:
How AI and machine learning influence financial inclusion
Why biases in risk models cost the financial industry $443 billion annually
How AI systems amplify inequities by magnifying flawed assumptions
Carla’s unique perspective as an outlier in tech, an immigrant solo founder with a disability, shines throughout this conversation.
Tune in to hear her inspiring vision for fair, un...2025-01-161h 18
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 83: Using AI to Transform Therapy & Mental Health Outcomes with Diana OganesianPsychotherapy hasn't improved its effectiveness in 40 years, and therapists are burning out.
But what if AI could change that?
In Episode 83 of Women Disrupting Tech, Diana Oganesian shares how her family's decade-long search for therapy after an earthquake inspired her to create Sestive, a platform using AI to make therapy better for everyone.
Discover:
📊 Why therapy's effectiveness has stagnated.
🤖 How AI makes therapy more human.
🔒 How Sestive keeps sensitive health data safe.
🎧 Curious about how AI is transforming therapy and mental health outcomes? Tune in to Episode 83: How Sestive Uses AI to Transform...2025-01-0954 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 82: A Systemic Approach to Implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Karim El OteifyIn Episode 82 of Women Disrupting Tech, I sit down with systemic change expert Karim El Oteify to rethink how organizations approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Together, we uncover why a systemic perspective is essential for lasting, meaningful change.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:🔎 The Branding Problem of DEI: How to bridge the gap between communication and real-world implementation💡 Moving beyond the blame game: Why shifting from fault-finding to systemic solutions is key🤝 Privilege as a tool for progress: The role of allies in driving inclusive change
Curious to...2024-12-2657 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 81: The Power of Storytelling for Unconditional Inclusion with Pim BlomIn episode 81 of Women Disrupting Tech, journalist, writer and LGBTQ+ advocate Pim Blom is my guest as we discover the power of storytelling to create an inclusive workplace.In this episode, Pim shares how storytelling can reshape workplace culture, why LGBTQI+ representation matters, and the surprising ways inclusivity benefits everyone. He even pushes me to examine my own biases in a powerful, reflective moment.Listen to the episode now, or use the links in the show notes to connect with Pim.2024-12-191h 05
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 80: Gini’s Journey to Inclusive and Sustainable Travel Experiences with Virginia ScheeleHow do you create a sustainable travel business in an industry often seen as unsustainable? And how do you navigate entrepreneurship when your environment doesn’t support your dream?
In Episode 80 of Women Disrupting Tech, Virginia Scheele, founder of Life of Gini and MATI, shares her inspiring journey from microbiology to entrepreneurship.
Learn how she turned 65 rejections into motivation, built two travel platforms redefining inclusion and impact, and why maximizing profit for good is at the heart of her mission.
Tune in for actionable insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, creating lasting impact through pr...2024-12-121h 05
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 79: Minder financiële stress en betere geldkeuzes met Sofie's Astrid Bruinsma-EgginkIn the Netherlands, 60% of households are financially unhealthy. And the effects of financial stress can spill over into the workplace.
But how do you help your employees reduce financial stress as an employer?
In the Dutch-spoken episode 79 of Women Disrupting Tech, I sit down with Astrid Bruinsma-Eggink. She's the founder of Sofie, a social fintech startup on a mission to help 100 million Europeans reduce financial stress and live more sustainably. Together, we discuss:
What financial health really means and how employers can support it.
Why behavioral change around money is so challenging.
How behavioral...2024-12-0558 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 78: Using Data to Build a Gender-Equal Future in Entrepreneurship with Katty HsuIn episode 78 of Women Disrupting Tech, we're talking to Katty Hsu, a global changemaker on a mission to make entrepreneurship more inclusive.
Born in Taiwan, raised in South Africa, and now shaping change in Rotterdam, Katty brings a unique perspective to the Women in Tech conversation.
In this episode, you'll learn:
📊 Why good data is the backbone of driving diversity and inclusion
💬 How universities can reshape entrepreneurial education to reflect real-world diversity
🤝 Why collaboration and honest dialogue are essential for closing the gender gap
Plus, Katty gives us a snea...2024-11-2849 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 77: Building Food for Skin, Wallet and Planet with Angela UrsemIn this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Angela Ursem reveals how she turned her pandemic wake-up call into Food for Skin, a profitable beauty B Corp, using financial success as the foundation for lasting impact.
Discover:
🥗 How edible ingredients are transforming the beauty industry
🌿 The secrets to scaling a brand without greenwashing
💡 Why profitability drives meaningful change for people and the planet
Plus, Angela reveals the next big step for Food for Skin, including their upcoming launch in a new country.
Tune in for actionable insights on building...2024-11-2153 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 76: The Twin Protocol to Redefine How We Preserve Our Legacy in the AI Age with Stacey EngleImagine preserving your knowledge and personality in a digital form that future generations can access. It sounds like science fiction, but in episode 76 of Women Disrupting Tech, we discover how Stacey Engle's company, Twin Protocol, is making it a reality.
Join us as we explore how her AI-powered digital twins redefine the future of knowledge sharing and the challenges of keeping them secure from risks like hacking and deepfakes.
Stacey also shares her experience balancing life as a tech founder and mom with insights on staying focused on what matters most.
Let's jump...2024-11-141h 05
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 75: Building a Tech Startup Inside a Bank with Lieke HölscherIn episode 75 of Women Disrupting Tech, Lieke Hölscher shares how she built a transaction monitoring tech startup within Rabobank.Some key topics that we discussed:Scaling a team from 2 to 200 people while building a new product from scratch.Building a culture where ownership, excellence, and openness are at the core.The importance of having diverse perspectives on problem-solving.Special thanks to European Women Payments Network and Mollie for their hospitality.To learn more about Lieke and for opportunities to connect, check out the blog.2024-11-0757 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 74: The Guide to Building a Unicorn Team with Ingeborg van HartenIn Episode 74 of Women Disrupting Tech, I chat with Ingeborg van Harten, Chief People Officer at 7people, to discover how to build a unicorn-worthy team.
We'll cover:
How to make your organization as irresistible as the product you're building.
How to attract the right talent for your company
How to craft a vision-driven team.
Plus, you'll learn why DEI is an essential component of a culture people love.
Get inspired to build your own unicorn team. Click play to listen or check out the show notes for more information on the episode!2024-10-3156 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 73: Gespreksstarters voor een gelijkwaardiger investeringsklimaat met Fleur van LeijsenWhy is raising funds still harder for women?
In episode 73 of Women Disrupting Tech, Fleur van Leijsen and I explore why women still face more challenges raising funds than men.
In this Dutch-spoken episode, Fleur shares how she investigated the problem and came up with practical solutions. We discover:
Why equal funding isn't just about fairness; there's a solid business case behind it.
How many women are still not being taken seriously in funding conversations.
What the powerful role of bias awareness can be in leveling the funding playing field for female-led companies.
...2024-10-2438 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 72: How to Move from 9-to-5 Corporate to Startup Impact with Manisha AthukoralaIn episode 72 of Women Disrupting Tech, Manisha Athukorala shares how she transitioned from a 9-to-5 corporate career to making an impact at fast-growing scale-ups.
We discover her playbook for successfully changing industries while staying true to yourself:
- How her move to Uber Eats was the start of a career spanning multiple roles, industries and continents.
- How Manisha prepares for her new scale-up jobs and where intuition fits in that process.
- Her roadmap for navigating a fast-changing leadership environment.
For more information about the episode and opportunities...2024-10-171h 02
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 71: Unlocking The Value of Diversity in Leadership With Roots Inspire CEO Sergio PandayJoin me as I interview Sergio Panday about how his company Roots Inspire unlocks the value of diversity by bringing ethnic diversity to corporate boardrooms.
Timestamps:
04:20 Sergio's Corporate Banking Journey
10:15 Providing Career Guidance and Leadership mentoring
14:17 The impact of cultural and physical differences
21:45 Critical mass in representation
25:29 The business case for diversity
30:50 How to measure the benefits
35:00 The problem with the word Ally
38:36 Why management is the real problem owner of DEI
41:29 Making DEI in tech the new normal 2024-10-1047 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 70: Creating The Culture Shift Towards Inclusion with Constantijn van OranjeConstantijn van Oranje, special envoy of Techleap, joins me on a special episode of Women Disrupting Tech to discuss a topic that's near to his heart and crucial for the future of tech: making inclusion the new normal.
Key highlights:
- The influence of Neelie Kroes and his late father on his leadership approach.
- How small, targeted interventions can increase diversity awareness.
- The need to promote entrepreneurship in education as a viable alternative to traditional employment.
Timestamps:
03:20 How Constantijn Became Special Envoy at Techleap
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Women Disrupting TechEpisode 69: Mastering Cultural Intelligence to Unlock Startup Success with Ma Cherie CortezWhether you're managing remote teams, resolving conflicts, or expanding into new markets, Cultural Intelligence (or CQ) is the key to unlocking startup success.
In episode 69 of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Ma Cherie Cortez to learn how to master cultural intelligence in seven steps.
Listen to the episode to hear Ma Cherie talk about:
🧠 What Cultural Intelligence is, and how it differs from IQ.
🚀 Why Cultural Intelligence is a critical skill for startup and scale-up founders who want to harness the power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for global success.
🦄 Ho...2024-09-261h 26
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 68: Lieke Beelen on Making Legalese Easy to Understand with Visual ContractsIn this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, we sit down with Lieke Beelen, founder of Visual Contracts, to discuss her mission to simplify legal documents using visual design.
Lieke shares her journey as a neuro-divergent founder, the challenges of innovating in a conservative industry, and her courageous decision to take a break and recharge.
Whether you're a founder, innovator, or just curious about legal tech, this episode offers valuable insights into the realities of startup life and rethinking "legalese."
The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. More information about the...2024-09-1950 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 67: How to Inspire the Next Generation of Women in Tech with Mitra GilasgarIn Episode 67 of Women Disrupting Tech, Mitra Gilasgar shares her inspiring journey into tech, from navigating the male-dominated environments of academia and corporate settings to becoming a role model for women at Role It Out.
She talks about her experiences as one of the few female engineers in a male-dominated company and reveals what it took for her to pave her own path in the industry.
Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation on how role models can inspire the next generation of women in tech.
Listen to Episode 67 of Women Disrupting Tech...2024-09-1247 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 66: Building Mamamoon to Support the 3 Ms of Women's Health and Well-Being with Kasia PokropIn this episode, I sit down with Kasia Pokrop, founder of Mamamoon, to explore her inspiring journey from Philips Digital Health to creating a platform that supports women through the 3 M's: Menstruation, Motherhood, and Menopause.
Kasia shares how her experience of giving birth in the Netherlands sparked her mission to educate and empower women, offering them choices in childbirth and beyond. We discuss the critical role of sleep in women's health, how partners can actively support new mothers and practical tips for self-care.
Tune in to discover how Mamamoon is helping women become superheroes at...2024-09-051h 06
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 65: Breaking the Food Allergy Cycle with Vini Mini Co-founder Jozien BoersmaIn this episode, Jozien Boersma and I talk about how her startup, Vini Mini, tackles the rising epidemic of food allergies.
Discover how early introduction of common allergens, like peanuts, cow milk, and nuts, can help build your baby's tolerance and reduce the risk of allergies. Jozien shares essential insights on the timing and methods for safely introducing these foods, the influence of climate change on allergy prevalence, and the importance of proactive prevention. Tune in to discover how Vini Mini is helping parents protect their children's future health.
Check out the show notes for...2024-08-2940 min
Women Disrupting TechRedefining Palliative Caregiving with Pal CEO Nara Moripen | Episode 64 of Women Disrupting TechIn episode 64 of Women Disrupting Tech, I sit down with Nara Moripen, co-founder and CEO of Pal, to discuss how a deeply personal experience inspired her to redefine palliative care.
Nara shares the emotional journey of becoming a caregiver for her mother and the challenges she faced navigating the healthcare system. We explore how Pal empowers family members to be active participants in their loved ones' care, providing essential support during one of life's toughest moments. Nara also dives into the overlooked role of men in caregiving and how improving collaboration among caregivers can lead to better...2024-08-2238 min
Women Disrupting TechTeaching Children How To Code To Unlock Hidden Talent with Vedrana Rogoznica | Episode 63 of Women Disrupting TechIn episode 63 of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Vedrana Rogoznica about how her tech startup, Rotoy, is unlocking hidden potential in children by teaching them to code their own robots.
Join us as we discover her mission to shift education from teaching facts and formulas to teaching kids how to select and use technology effectively.
By listening, you'll also learn about her extraordinary journey into tech and the story behind her TEDx Talk in Odense.
You can learn more about Rotoy and connect with Vedrana via the links in the show notes.2024-08-1549 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to Create New Narratives for an Equal and Innovative Society With Ruben Brave | Episode 62 of Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I interview the first man on Women Disrupting Tech, Ruben Brave.
With his work at the Dutch New Narrative Lab, Ruben makes innovative entrepreneurship accessible to everyone, regardless of background.
In episode 62, we explore Ruben's personal experiences with racism in the boardroom, the systemic barriers faced by those who don't fit the traditional mold, and the crucial role men play in breaking down these barriers.
Ruben also shares powerful advice for men looking to contribute to this new narrative.
Press play to learn how we can all contribute...2024-08-081h 13
Women Disrupting TechLiving a Sustainable Life with Asceline Groot & Wyke Potjer | Episode 61 of Women Disrupting TechIn episode 61 of Women Disrupting Tech, Wyke Potjer and Asceline Groot talk about what living a sustainable life means for them and their platform, hetkanwel.nl.
We learn how they built their platform and how to:
🚀 Get started with a sustainable lifestyle.
♻️ Consume less in a growth-centered world.
🌟 Take inspiration from pioneers in sustainable living.
Check out the show notes for more information about hetkanwel.nl, Asceline Groot, and Wyke Potjer.2024-08-011h 16
Women Disrupting TechReinventing Capital Markets With Mesh's Connie Bloem | Episode 60 of Women Disrupting TechIn episode 60 of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Connie Bloem, the visionary founder of Mesh.
Discover how Connie is transforming the investment landscape by eliminating inefficiencies and making finance more accessible and transparent.
She shares her unique journey into finance, the challenges of building trust with regulators and customers, and the importance of a diverse team in developing innovative blockchain solutions.
This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for women in tech.
Tune in to learn how she is reinventing capital markets with Mesh.
Check out the...2024-07-2542 min
Women Disrupting TechMaking Data Protection Byte Size with eXate CTO Sonal Rattan | Episode 59 of Women Disrupting TechAre you in for an inspiring story of innovation, resilience, and breaking barriers?
In episode 59 of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Sonal Rattan.
She is the co-founder and CTO of eXate and the first female CTO of a startup on the show. Together with a diverse team, she is building the future of data protection.
You can find more information on this episode and links to connect with Sonal in the show notes.2024-07-1852 min
Women Disrupting TechEngineering Role Models for Women in Tech with Carlota Salamat | Episode 58 of Women Disrupting TechHave you ever thought about what happens when we can't produce enough chips? What if we run out of skilled people to make them? And how we can prevent this shortage from becoming a crisis?
That's precisely where episode 58 of Women Disrupting Tech begins.
Tune in to hear Carola Salamat's fascinating journey as an engineer at NXP, a leading Dutch semiconductor company.
Find out how many chips power an electric car, why diversity is a game-changer in deep tech, and why engineering role models are crucial for women in tech.
When...2024-07-1139 min
Women Disrupting TechHow To Navigate a Career in AI as a Woman with Wafa M'Ribah | Episode 57 of Women Disrupting TechCurious about navigating a career in AI as a woman? Tune into episode 57 of Women Disrupting Tech as Wafa M'Ribah shares her inspiring journey.
Discover how she builds her AI career, manages remote teams, and supports women.
Wafa also discusses how to get the most out of mentors and acquire essential tech skills. And she reveals a surprising secret to her success.
For more information about the episode and Wafa M'Ribah, check out the show notes.2024-07-0442 min
Women Disrupting TechEmpowering Doctors with AI for Better Patient Care With Jacqueline Kazmaier | Episode 56 of Women Disrupting TechJoin Autoscriber's CEO and co-founder Jacqueline Kazmaier to discover how AI is transforming the healthcare landscape by reducing doctors' administrative workload and enhancing patient care.
Plus, Jacqueline shares why The Netherlands is a top spot for starting a business and offers inspiring career advice for young women looking to break into technical fields.
Don’t miss out on this inspiring and insightful conversation! Press play to tune in or read more about the episode in the show notes.2024-05-3045 min
Women Disrupting TechGaming Your Way Into Tech with Lizzy Wilmer | Episode 55 of Women Disrupting Tech🎮 Can gaming be the gateway for women into the tech world?
You can discover the answer to this question by embarking on Lizzy Wilmer's personal journey.
Tune in to hear from Lizzy:
🕶️ How the AR and VR training that she helps to design, helps companies optimize their businesses and reduce incidents.
👩💼 Why having role models like Lizzy on the team gives her employer a competitive advantage in hiring other women.
🌟 What schools and companies need to do to make tech a more welcoming place.
Plus, get the scoop on the unique crime...2024-05-2355 min
Women Disrupting TechThe Power of Financial Inclusion for a Better Planet with Kimberly Ofori | Episode 54 of Women Disrupting TechHow can we harness the power of financial inclusion to break biases in tech and beyond? To answer this question, we're joined by Kimberly Ofori of The Bold New Company.
In episode 54 of Women Disrupting Tech, discover how to
build sustainable businesses,
include diverse perspectives, and
view misunderstood problems as opportunities.
Visit the show notes for more information on this episode, including links to connect with Kimberly and The Bold New Company.2024-05-161h 05
Women Disrupting TechThe Incredible Funding Journey of the Female Solo Founder Building an App Empire with Veerle Witte | Episode 53 of Women Disrupting TechCan a female solo founder build and fund an app empire?
Veerle Witte shares how she did it in episode 53 of Women Disrupting Tech.
Tune in to discover:
💡 how she found a business model that works for her B2C business,
💶 how she managed to secure funding as a female solo founder, and
🚀 how she works with a diverse and distributed team to build an app empire to document life's adventures.
You can connect with Veerle, find the apps she builds, and learn more about the episode using the l...2024-05-091h 00
Women Disrupting TechHow Conceptual Technologists Uplift Humanity with Kim Carson | Episode 52 of Women Disrupting TechTune into episode 52 of Women Disrupting Tech to learn how Conceptual Technologists can uplift humanity with Kim Carson!
As the founder of Parallax Futures, Kim sheds light on how Conceptual Technologists are shaping the future.
Discover how they leverage biases to create inclusive AI systems, why AI isn’t just another productivity tool, and learn more about the startup founder turned male ally, who supports Parallax Futures.
You can learn more about the episode and connect with Kim via the links in the show notes.2024-05-0234 min
Women Disrupting TechHow To Balance Feminine and Masculine Values in Business and Investment with Alice Pavin | Episode 51 of Women Disrupting TechJoin Alice Pavin and me on episode 51 of Women Disrupting Tech for a journey to a post-growth world.
In this empowering episode, Alice and I discuss:
How we can increase equality in investments when we acknowledge our values, biases, and challenges with gender stereotypes.
What we need to fix in the education system to facilitate a balance between masculine and feminine values.
Practical tools to increase the balance between feminine and masculine values in your business and personal life.
She also shares how she supports women entrepreneurs and investors through her Women in Ventures program a...2024-04-2539 min
Women Disrupting TechDisrupting The Way Companies Collaborate On Large Datasets With Linksight CEO Martine van de Gaar | Episode 50 of Women Disrupting TechJoin me on episode 50 of Women Disrupting Tech. I interviewed Linksight CEO Martine van de Gaar to discover how Linksight solves the privacy puzzle of collaborating on large datasets:
Enabling companies to share sensitive data securely
Prioritizing privacy from the product's inception
Leveraging diverse teams for innovative solutions.
To learn more about Martine and Linksight, check the bio in the show notes.2024-04-1836 min
Women Disrupting TechBuilding a Company With Grace and Empathy with Arosha Brouwer | Episode 49 of Women Disrupting TechJoin me on episode 49 of Women Disrupting Tech to learn about Arosha Brouwer's journey of building a company with grace and empathy.
In a masterclass on personal and business growth, Arosha and I talk about
Her software's role in supporting both customers and her team through tough times.
A new partnership that taught her that entrepreneurship is also about building a network of people who can help you.
Being a founder and being a CEO of a scale-up come with totally different requirements.
And she shares the genius move that helped her company survive a...2024-04-1145 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to Shine Without Selling as a Female Role Model in Tech with Charlotte Hoekstra | Episode 48 of Women Disrupting TechJoin me on episode 48 of Women Disrupting Tech for an enlightening interview with Charlotte Hoekstra on how to shine as a female role model in tech without having to sell yourself.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Change your perspective so you can best serve others while staying true to yourself 🔁.
Connect with the people you work with in a way that is authentic to you 🫱🏼🫲🏾.
Help female role models as a male ally 🚀.
To discover what that advice is, listen to the episode by hitting the play button.
You can learn more about this...2024-03-2841 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to do Marketing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Liana Hakobyan | Episode 47 of Women Disrupting TechJoin me on episode 47 for an insightful conversation with Liana Hakobyan about how to use artificial intelligence in your marketing.
Liana is our guide in the world of AI Marketing as we discover
🛍️ how AI can help you personalize customer experience
🤔 how to deal with privacy considerations
🛠️ how to choose the right tools for your marketing
Plus, you'll learn what AI marketing tools she will use for her new AI consultancy company.
To learn more about Liana and her work, rea...2024-03-2150 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 46: Is Artificial Intelligence the Catalyst for Gender Equality? | Maryam Miradi on Women Disrupting TechJoin my conversation with Maryam Miradi to discover if artificial intelligence will be the catalyst for gender equality.
Among the many topics we discuss in episode 46 of Women Disrupting Tech are:
How Artificial Intelligence will impact our lives 🤖
The crucial role of explainability when it comes to trust in AI 🫱🏼🫲🏾
Why AI offers a unique opportunity to break gender barriers 🙋🏻♀️
You can connect with Maryam and learn more about how she builds AI solutions by reading the show notes.2024-03-141h 10
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 45: How To Create a Recruiting Playbook For a Tech Startup From Scratch | Alexa Lane on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I talk to Alexa Lane to learn how to create a recruiting playbook for a tech startup from scratch.
In the 45th episode of Women Disrupting Tech, Alexa shares
Which skills new employees need to have to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment 🌱
Why you should not rely on referrals if you want to build a diverse employee base 🌈
How to balance an attractive base salary with enticing perks like hybrid work, healthcare, and equity. 💰
By listening, you'll also discover the pivotal role of mentors in shaping A...2024-03-0736 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 44: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Fatoumata's Journey From Doubts to Dishes | Fatoumata Diallo on Women Disrupting TechWhen you're ready for some inspiration on how to overcome imposter syndrome and other hurdles that are put in your way as a female startup founder, today's episode is for you.
Join me as I speak to Fatoumata Diallo to find out how she overcame imposter syndrome to build a community where global foodies can enjoy authentic, home-cooked dishes.
Listen to episode 44 of Women Disrupting Tech to learn
👣 What her first step was on her journey as a startup founder
🌍 How one letter can make a differe...2024-03-0138 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 43: How to Get Started as a Female Role Model in Tech. | Leonie Wiggers-Frijters on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I speak to Leonie Wiggers-Frijters to find out how to get started as a female role model in Tech.
Listen to episode 43 of Women Disrupting Tech to discover that
❤️ Love can make you choose a career in Tech. 👨👩👦 You can work part-time and still be a role model 🤷🏻♀️ Tech may be for you even if you have never considered it.
You can find the full show notes, including Leonie's bio, more info about Mosadex, and my personal observations on the podcast on the Women Disrupting Tech Blog.2024-02-2331 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to create a safe space in your team | Elena Zhebel and Renske Melchers-Vermolen on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as Elena Zhebel and Renske Melchers-Vermolen teach us how you can create a safe space in your team, how to keep it safe, and why these safe spaces benefit the entire team.
You can learn more about Elena and Renske by checking out the show notes of this episode on the Women Disrupting Tech website.
And when you're there, don't forget to join the Women Disrupting Tech Community.2024-02-1654 min
Women Disrupting TechUsing Curiosity to Find the Exceptional Impact of Exceptional People | Sabine Schoorl on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I interview Sabine Schoorl to learn how she uses her curiosity to find exceptional startup founders and investors to create exceptional impact.
Listen to the episode to discover how Sabine
challenges herself to keep learning
shares her recipe for successful female founders
explains how a diverse ecosystem will attract better deal flow, the best talent, and the best investors
You can find the full show notes, including Sabine's bio, more info about LUMO Labs, and my personal observations on the podcast on the Women Disrupting Tech website.2024-02-0243 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to use 15 years of tech startup experience to build a tech startup | Caroline Cadwell on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I interview Caroline Cadwell to learn how she uses her 15 years of experience working in tech startups to build Unpluq.
Listen to the episode as Caroline reveals
the shortcomings of conventional salary negotiation advice for women,
how to compliment a female colleague without relying on gender stereotypes, and
how Unpluq helps people overcome their technology addiction with technology.
You can find the full show notes, including Caroline's bio and my personal observations on the podcast on the Women Disrupting Tech website.2024-01-2850 min
Women Disrupting TechIs the milestone-based startup funding system right for female founders? | Dirkjan Hupkes on Women Disrupting TechIn episode 39 of Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan Hupkes answers the question from Silvia van Houten "any inkling jumping out at you why there is such a funding gap for women-led startups?"
Listen to the episode to discover why he thinks that the milestone-based funding system is a reason for the funding gap.
You can find the full show notes on the Women Disrupting Tech Website. There you can also find the entire archive with over 1,000 minutes of women disrupting tech.
And, if you want to learn when new episode go on air...2024-01-1909 min
Women Disrupting TechTraining Holland’s Next Female Role Model in Tech | Núria Barceló i Peiró on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I interview Núria Barceló I Peiró to discover why her team set up a female role model agency called Role It Out.
Listen to the episode to hear how Núria reveals what makes a good role model, why companies should create the right circumstances for women to act as role models, and how Role It Out trains women to become Holland's next female role model in tech.
You can find the full show notes, including Núria's bio and my personal observations on the podca...2024-01-1240 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to be an ambassador for female entrepreneurs | Tessa de Flines on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I speak to Tessa de Flines to explore why angel investing is about as close as you can get to making an impact as a woman in the first episode of Women Disrupting Tech of 2024.
If you listen, you'll discover how female founders can future-proof their businesses, how scaling is a journey unique to every company, and how visibility is the key to making an impact as an investor and a founder.
You can read the full show notes on the Women Disrupting Tech website.2024-01-0553 min
Women Disrupting Tech"I don't think a tech career should s*ck for women" | Claudia Bruce-Quartey on Women Disrupting TechJoin host Dirkjan Hupkes as he interviews Claudia Bruce-Quartey to discover how she helps other women, especially mothers, disrupt tech.
It's a powerful and inspiring conversation about her motivation to break down the masculine and nerdy image of the tech industry, how women can show their leadership skills before getting an official title, and how she invigorates her daughter to see that being a minority doesn't equal not being normal.
The episode is packed with practical tips on negotiating salaries and promotions, looking through a recruiter's wishlist, and how to enable a sponsor to help...2024-01-0551 min
Women Disrupting Tech“It’s crazy to think that we live in a country where we just accept that men and women are not paid equally” | Johanna Spiller on Women Disrupting TechJoin me as I interview Alyx co-founder and CEO Johanna Spiller to discover how to solve the gender pay gap.
On this final episode of Women Disrupting Tech in 2023, Johanna reveals what makes solving the gender pay gap so difficult, why the scarcity of women in tech makes for a win-win business case for women and their employers, and how her startup Alyx fixes the gender pay gap.
To learn more about Alyx and connect with Johanna, you can read the full show notes on the Women Disrupting Tech website. 2024-01-0347 min
Women Disrupting TechThe Value Proposition of Having More Women in IT and Digital | Joanna Pamphilis on Women Disrupting TechWhat is the value proposition of women in tech? And how do you build an inclusive culture in Fintech?
In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Joanna Pamphilis, Chief Digital & Information Officer of Unicredit, to discover the answer to these questions.
Joanna is our guide as we explore diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world of Fintech. She reveals the essential elements of an inclusive culture, emphasizes why working in silos doesn't help in increasing diversity, and highlights the role of men in supporting and promoting women in...2023-12-1536 min
Women Disrupting TechDe onverwachte impact van Plants as a Service | Rolien Wiersinga on Women Disrupting TechKun je planten hergebruiken? Toen ik voor het eerst naar de website van Circular Green keek en las dat dit kon, dacht ik hoe dan?
Rolien Wiersinga biedt met haar bedrijf Circular Green Plants as a Service aan. Het is een circulaire manier om mensen een betere werkomgeving te geven en planten een langer leven.
En haar Plants As A Service blijken nog een andere onverwachte positieve social impact te hebben.
Welke dat is, legt Rolien in deze aflevering uit.
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech
In deze...2023-12-0147 min
Women Disrupting Tech“Als je als vrouw onafhankelijk wilt zijn, dan moet je zeker voor techniek kiezen.” | Sanne Jongejan on Women Disrupting Tech“Een slimme meid is op haar toekomst voorbereid”, was de slogan van een overheidscampagne die meisjes en jonge vrouwen moesten overtuigen om voor een opleiding en baan in de techniek te kiezen.
Fast forward naar 2023 als minder dan 5% van meisjes in het MBO voor een technische studie kiest.
Hoe komt dat? En vooral, hoe krijgen we daar verbetering in?
Daarover gaat de nieuwe aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech. Samen met Sanne Jongejan, directeur onderwijs van de sector Techniek en Technologie bij Curio duiken we in d...2023-11-2438 min
Women Disrupting TechChampioning DEI in Tech, Wisdom From a Frontrunner | Ingrid Tappin on Women Disrupting TechImagine, you're the founder of a tech startup with an all-male team. And you wonder if you're ready to make the pivotal shift towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. Where do you start?
Spoiler: the DEI journey does not start with hiring a woman or a person of color.
So, what should you do at the start of your journey into the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Ingrid Tappin gives you the answer in the 31st episode of Women Disrupting Tech. It's a vibrant conversation about DEI w...2023-11-171h 03
Women Disrupting TechVera op den Brouw on Unlocking the Potential: How Patents Empower The Women Disrupting TechDid you know that only 16,5% of inventors named in international patent applications are women? And here's the kicker: startups with a patent are 10 times more likely to secure funding!
In that sense, a patent is a serious unlock. Therefore, for female founders in the tech world, understanding the path to securing a patent is a game-changer.
That is why, in the latest episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I sit down with Vera op den Brouw. Vera is a remarkable European Patent attorney and partner at AOMB. Her passion? Boosting...2023-11-1037 min
Women Disrupting TechRedefining The Anatomy Lesson | Lusanne Tehupuring on Women Disrupting TechWhat do a Rembrandt painting from 1632, Monash University and Groningen have in common?They're all linked to my guest on episode 29 of Women Disrupting Tech.Lusanne Tehupuring is the CEO and co-founder of Enatom, an ed-tech company based in Groningen that is redefining anatomy lessons. To date, these anatomy lessons still have a close resemblance to the Anatomy Lesson painting by Rembrandt from 1632. Before co-founding Enatom, she studied Marketing at Monash University.Why Should You Tune In?In this captivating episode, we delve deep into:How Enatom propels anatomy lessons...2023-11-0340 min
Women Disrupting TechImpactFest, Kwebbel, and the magic powers of collaboration and a positive mindset on making an impactWhat is the magic ingredient that makes women join tech startups or other organizations in tech? Impact. And what makes The Hague the place to be for that impact to come to fruition?
To find the answers, listen to the 28th episode of Women Disrupting Tech. This week, I got a chance to have an enlightening conversation with Irene Samwel from ImpactCity and Arianne van der Linden from Kwebbel about what making an impact is like.
In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech
In this episode, you’ll...2023-10-2750 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 27: The Power of Mentoring for Women in Tech with Estelle RouxWe know that having a mentor can be a magical tool for women in tech. After all, having a mentor can support women in developing necessary skills, providing guidance and feedback, creating networking opportunities, and advancing their careers. Not to mention that it helps to have a role model.Yet only 1 in 5 women in tech has a mentor. Intriguing, right?To understand this phenomenon and discover solutions, I have an engaging conversation with Estelle Roux. Estelle is the CEO and co-founder of StellarUp, a mentoring and community platform enabling organizations to seamlessly facilitate mentoring relationships...2023-10-2341 min
Women Disrupting TechUnlocking Retail Doors: The Magic Impact of Industry Expertise Innovative Brands' distribution | Nancy Shenouda on Women Disrupting Tech.Building an innovative consumer electronics product with your startup requires quite a bit of magic. But getting it in front of the right distributors and retailers is an art in and of itself.
Until now, this was primarily an offline affair that required significant investments in trade shows, with the right contacts at the right companies and some cold calling. Not to mention persistence.
As times are changing, it’s also time for the trade show industry to be disrupted. So, in this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, CEO and co-founder Nancy Shenouda takes us in...2023-10-2241 min
Women Disrupting TechCareer Advancement for Women in Tech: "If you want a lot, you should not ask for a little" | Panel 35 on Women Disrupting TechWell, I wanted the 25th episode of Women Disrupting Tech to be something special. So, when The Hague Tech offered me the chance to host a panel discussion on Career Advancement for Women in Tech, I gladly accepted the offer.
My guests on the panel are Wafa M'ribah, Hendrika Willemse, and Jennifer Delano. Our discussion covered a broad range of topics, including:
What women can do to boost their own careers in tech. 🚀
Why it is important that companies show that they value the women on their teams. 💎
How young women can break into the world of Art...2023-09-2255 min
Women Disrupting TechHow to get inspired by the dark side: Lessons from an Eternal Optimist | Sujata Dasgupta on Women Disrupting TechSome companies make an impact by saving people money. Others save people's money. Meet Sujata Dasgupta, who's in the business of safeguarding your savings by helping banks prevent fraud and detect financial crime.
Preventing financial crimes isn't just about money. It's also about protecting our society and planet from the disastrous impacts of crimes like drug trafficking, human trafficking, child abuse, environmental crimes like illicit wildlife trade, illegal mining, and others that threaten the ecological balance and biodiversity.
In the past 5-7 years, financial crime prevention has seen a tech revolution. Criminals now use advanced te...2023-09-0837 min
VrijheidsOndernemers® Podcast door Jeanet Bathoorn282. Veel vrouwen bouwen een keukentafel-imperium op, in gesprek met Dirkjan HupkesEen tijdje geleden werd ik geïnterviewd door Dirkjan Hupkes voor zijn podcast show Women Disrupting Tech. Hij sprak met mij over de kenmerken van expert status, het collectieve trauma van vrouwen over zichtbaarheid en over het belang van kleine stappen op weg naar duurzaam succes. Dus zonder jezelf alle vrijheid te ontnemen.
Daarnaast spreken we over hoe we de verandering kunnen krijgen die nodig is om vrouwen in tech normaal te maken. Volgens Jeanet is het nodig dat we collectief nieuwe ervaringen en nieuwe normen opbouwen. Welvaart en rolmodellen zijn daarbij cruciaal.
Meer informatie o...2023-08-3146 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Die 18 procent heeft toch wel hele mooie, toffe vrouwen..." | Dieuwke van Buren on Women Disrupting Tech18% van de mensen die in tech werken is vrouw. Dat dit te weinig is, hoef ik niet meer uit te leggen. Maar hoe zorg je er dan voor dat vrouwen wel voor tech gaan kiezen, zodat dit percentage hoger wordt?
Het antwoord is magisch in zijn simpelheid: Door ze voorbeelden te geven van vrouwen die dat al hebben gedaan. Want bij die 18% zitten gewoon hele mooie vrouwen, zegt Dieuwke van Buren, de Managing Director van Equals. Zij zet zich met veel passie in voor meer diversiteit in tech en ondernemerschap.
2023-08-2553 min
Women Disrupting TechReinventing Potty Training for a Better Planet With Elianne Leeffers | Episode 22 on Women Disrupting TechIs potty training sh*t you can handle? If not, this episode is for you.
Because in this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I interview Elianne Leeffers. Elianne is the CEO and Founder of Go Potty. The Go Potty app helps parents jumpstart the potty training of their babies. By using the app, parents can save up to €600 per year by using fewer disposable diapers and save the environment in the process.
What you'll discover
Besides discussing the dirty business, we also talk about how potty training is still a women’s affair, her...2023-08-1132 min
Women Disrupting Tech“Misschien moeten we stoppen met diversiteit te benoemen en het gewoon als normaal zien?” | Marijke Kasius on Women Disrupting TechEen van de vragen die ik aan elke gast bij Women Disrupting Tech stel, gaat over hoe deze podcast over 10 jaar overbodig kan zijn. En het antwoord van Marijke Kasius has ik even niet zien aankomen.
Over Marijke Kasius
Marijke Kasius is CEO van IT-bedrijf PQR en werd in 2022 uitgeroepen tot CEO van het jaar. Zonder echte IT-achtergrond maar met een afgeronde communicatiestudie belandde ze aan het begin van haar loopbaan in de IT-sector. Dankzij haar doelgerichte aanpak groeide ze al snel door tot een positie als operationeel directeur. Inmiddels is ze...2023-07-2835 min
Women Disrupting Tech"You are serving people. You have paying customers. So people value what you bring to the table." | Livia Hirsch on Women Disrupting TechAs a startup and scale-up, you need to be able to stand out from the crowd. After all, this enables you to attract and retain the customers you need to grow your business and your impact. But how do you do this if you have limited time and resources?
To answer this question, I spoke to Livia Hirsch. She helps B2B SaaS scale-ups grow their visibility from local to global names via blog writing. She started out as an intern at Dept, where she grew into a content marketer before starting her own content marketing business...2023-07-1439 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Technological capabilities come in different packages, not just male" | Kamales Lardi on Women Disrupting TechKamales Lardi may not look like a woman who can code. But looks can be deceiving. Because, at a young age, she decided to ignore the well-intended advice of people around her and go into a more female-friendly occupation and study computer science. There, she learned how to code.
Now, more than twenty years later, she is a tech leader with her own consultancy company. She helps companies worldwide prepare for the next generation of customers and employees.
In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, we discuss a broad range of topics including:
How...2023-06-3049 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Het is magisch hoeveel het kan doen als je even die spanning van de boog kunt halen." | Lotte Leufkens on Women Disrupting TechHet begon als een project voor een vak bij haar studie werktuigbouwkunde: los het grootste probleem van een stel met een meervoudig gehandicapt kind op. En inmiddels is CloudCuddle een bedrijf dat zowel gezinnen als zorginstellingen voorziet van bedden waarin meervoudig gehandicapte kinderen veilig kunnen slapen.
In Nederland zijn er naar schatting 120.000 kinderen met een meervoudige handicap. Vaak gaat het dan over de combinatie van ernstige lichamelijke beperkingen en verstandelijke beperkingen. Deze kinderen kunnen niet in een gewoon bed slapen, omdat het te gevaarlijk is voor hunzelf en hun omgeving.
In deze aflevering van Women...2023-06-1640 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Er zijn ongelofelijk veel vrouwen die vanaf de keukentafel een imperium aan het opbouwen zijn" | Jeanet Bathoorn on Women Disrupting TechAls ondernemer, en dus ook als startup founder, komt er veel op je af. Om succes te hebben moet je een product bouwen, met een kloppend verdienmodel. Ondertussen moet je misschien ook investeerders vinden. Plus, je moet ook nog een thuisfront tevreden houden.
Kortom, je moet een hoop. En als jij nu denkt "hoe doe ik dat zonder al mijn vrijheid kwijt te raken?", dan is deze podcast voor jou.
Want ik heb een mooi gesprek met Jeanet Bathoorn. Ze is host van "De Vrijheidsondernemers podcast" en in 2005 was ze een van de eerste 500 Nederlanders...2023-06-0246 min
Women Disrupting TechWe moeten juist andere vrouwen inspireren om te zeggen “ik kan het en ik doe het” | Myrthe van der Erve on Women Disrupting TechHet hebben en leggen van de juiste connecties is belangrijk voor startups. Want die zijn noodzakelijk als je de juiste investeerders, de juiste medewerkers en juiste adviseurs wilt aantrekken.
Daarom spreek ik in deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech met Myrthe van der Erve, de CEO van The Next Web. Het leggen van connecties voor startups is haar core business.
Ze overtuigde ooit als consultant de HEMA dat die toch echt een online fotoservice nodig hadden. En voor haar overstap naar The Next Web hielp ze een startup in de foodsector aan connecties bij een...2023-05-1939 min
Women Disrupting TechHet geheim van een goede pitch zit niet in de inhoud | Pauline Pater on Women Disrupting TechAls startup founder, man en vrouw, heb je een zekerheid: je zult moeten pitchen. Is het niet voor het verkrijgen van investeringen, dan toch in ieder geval om je product te verkopen. Maar wat maakt een goede pitch? En hoe zorg je ervoor dat je die altijd en overal kunt geven?
Daarover ga ik in deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech in gesprek met Pauline Pater. Zij is presentatie trainer en oprichter van Powerful Performance.
We hebben het over de magie van verhalen, interactie en authenticiteit, over hoe je...2023-05-0551 min
Women Disrupting Tech"We moeten toe naar een maximum aan homogeniteit in founder teams." | Adine Tjeenk Willink on Women Disrupting TechHebben we quota nodig om diversiteit bij tech startups te bevorderen? Of moeten we een grens stellen aan het maximum van hetzelfde type mensen in teams?
Daarover spreek ik in deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech met Adine Tjeenk Willink. Ze richtte twee keer zelf een startup op om die later succesvol te verkopen. Inmiddels investeert ze namens Fortino Capital in Europese B2B SaaS startups. En ze is altijd op zoek naar vrouwelijke founders.
We hebben het over het vak 'fundraisen', quality time met je kinderen, en over...2023-04-2135 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Je kledingkast heeft een leven naast jou" | Florentine Gillis on Women Disrupting TechAls female startup founder wil je er natuurlijk wel goed gekleed bijlopen bij presentaties en op feestjes. Maar elke keer dezelfde jurk dat kan eigenlijk niet. Dus die dure designer jurk blijft na een keer gebruiken in je kast hangen.
Om dat probleem op te lossen, startte Florentine Gillis met Circle Closet. Dat is een online platform waar je designer kleding kunt huren of ruilen. Zij helpt vrouwen (en tegenwoordig ook mannen) om er goed uit te zien, zonder een stilstaande kledingkast en bijbehorende eco-footprint.
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech vertelt ze over...2023-04-0735 min
Women Disrupting TechBehandel je product als het recept van Coca Cola | Diana Versteeg on Women Disrupting TechHoe bescherm je als startup nou jouw unieke uitvinding? En welke mogelijkheden heb je om je intellectueel eigendom te beschermen? Zeker in een tijd van 3D printers, ChatGPT en andere OpenAI wordt dit onderwerp steeds relevanter.
Over die vragen spreek ik in deze aflevering met Diana Versteeg. Ze heeft alle kanten van intellectueel eigendom gezien en ze helpt innovatieve ondernemers die de wereld een stukje beter willen maken met het beschermen van hun product. Ze ziet steeds meer vrouwen die mooie producten bedenken. Haar advies: bescherm je uitvinding als het geheime recept van Coca-Cola.2023-03-2445 min
Women Disrupting Tech"Wij hebben als startup een voordeel in een blanke mannen in pak wereld" | Nikkie den Dekker on Women Disrupting TechEen boekhoudstartup oprichten als je een hekel hebt aan boekhouden? Dat ligt niet echt voor de hand. Toch is dat precies wat Nikkie den Dekker deed nadat ze met haar webshop was gestopt omdat ze de administratie niet leuk meer vond. Samen met haar vriend richtte ze Paperdork op.
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech vertelt ze over haar eigen reis als ondernemer, over ondernemen op gevoel en het ontwikkelen van je eigen boekhoudsoftware. En ze legt uit hoe het startup zijn een voordeel is in een "oude blanke mannen in pak wereld".
Meer i...2023-03-1033 min
Women Disrupting TechJe moet wel af en toe je had opsteken, jezelf laten zien | Hendrika Willemse on Women Disrupting TechHoe maak je van iets negatiefs iets positiefs? Als er iemand is die daarover kan meepraten dan is het Hendrika Willemse. Toen ze op school veel gepest werd, begon ze met karate om haar weerbaarheid te vergroten. Het leverde haar drie Wereldtitels en twee Europese titels op. Later werd het overlijden van haar broer een keerpunt in haar leven. Samen hadden ze een IT bedrijf wat ze na zijn overlijden in haar eentje moest runnen. Dat lukte en uiteindelijk kon ze het uitbouwen en later succesvol verkopen.
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech vertelt ze hoe a...2023-02-2435 min
Women Disrupting TechUiteindelijk gaat het erom dat je mensen niet afwijst op basis van vooroordelen | Marie Weijler on Women Disrupting TechIn deze aflevering spreek ik met Marie Weijler. Ik heb enorm naar deze aflevering uitgekeken en ze stelt niet teleur.
Marie Weijler studeerde bedrijfsrecht in Leiden en social & economic policies in Leuven. En dat combineerde ze met een fulltimebaan bij Princip.al, een fintech startup die startup investeerders toegang geeft tot dealflow. Haar harde werken leverde haar een plekje op in de Forbes 30 under 30, een lijst met jonge, succesvolle ondernemers en investeerders onder de 30 jaar.
Sinds oktober 2022 is ze als partner betrokken bij TIIN Capital, venture capital bedrijf dat investeert in startups die zich bezighouden...2023-02-1051 min
Women Disrupting TechJe mist wat als je niet naar bedrijven van vrouwen kijkt | Claire Tange on Women Disrupting TechIn deze aflevering nemen we een kijkje in de wereld van venture capital. Ofwel, de wereld van de mensen die in startups investeren. Dat doen we samen met Claire Tange. Zij is de oprichter van Joanna Invests.
Met dat platform geeft ze voornamelijk vrouwelijke angel investeerders de mogelijkheid om in impact startups te investeren met een vrouwelijke oprichter.
We hebben het over wat Angel investing inhoudt, De gender wealth gap, over hoe het is om als enige vrouw in een kamer met mannen te zitten en over Claire's ambitie om meer funding los te krijgen v...2023-01-2735 min
Women Disrupting TechInclusie vereist dat we buiten onze comfort zone gaan | Madhu Mathoera on Women Disrupting TechMaak Nederland inclusiever, dat is het motto van Madhu Mathoera. Met haar bedrijf Bee top of mind zet zij zich in om inclusie onderdeel van het DNA van Nederlandse organisaties te maken.
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech spreek ik met haar over waarom inclusie een probleem van ons allemaal is, over haar eigen ervaringen met inclusie, hoe je als organisatie niet hoeft te kiezen tussen of inclusie of talent, en over hoe inclusie begint in ons schoolsysteem.
Luister je mee?
Connect met Madhu via haar LinkedIn profiel of met Bee top...2023-01-1334 min
Women Disrupting TechGender moet over 10 jaar een non-issue zijn | Jacqueline van den Ende on Women Disrupting TechOver 10 jaar moet gender een non-issue zijn. Althans, dat vind Jacqueline van den Ende van Carbon Equity.
In deze aflevering spreek ik met haar over het inzetten van geld als wapen in de strijd tegen klimaatverandering, de mogelijkheden die beleggen in ClimateTech biedt en hoe Carbon Equity daarop inspeelt. Maar we hebben het ook over hoe taal een belangrijk middel is om een inclusievere samenleving te creëren en hoe de Filippijnen daarin op ons voorloopt.
Alle informatie over Carbon Equity vind je op hun website en hun LinkedIn. Connecten met Jacqueline van den Ende k...2022-12-2350 min
Women Disrupting TechFinanciële onafhankelijkheid voor vrouwen is meer dan beleggen | Puck LandewéWaarom is financiële onafhankelijkheid voor vrouwen belangrijk? En hoe werkt dat bij vrouwen anders dan bij mannen?
In deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech praat ik daarover met Puck Landewé, Founder en CEO van Elfin. Zij vertelt wat financiële onafhankelijkheid inhoud en hoe haar startup vrouwen kan helpen om hun doelen te bereiken. Verder hebben we het over het aantrekken van kapitaal en wat daar allemaal bij komt kijken.
Meer informatie over Elfin vind je op hun website. Elfin ook aanwezig op onder andere LinkedIn en Instagram.
Connecten met Puck op soc...2022-12-1638 min
Women Disrupting TechSerious Brain Games and Entrepreneurship - A Conversation with Faviola Dadis | Women Disrupting TechFaviola Dadis is de founder en Chief Innovation Officer van Neuroreality. In this podcast episode, I interview her about the science behind the serious games that NeuroReality created to help people with traumatic brain injuries with their cognitive rehabilitation and how she decided to start a company. We also talk about the importance of having a diverse team and putting your money where your mouth is when you say that you promote women in STEM.
We get to talk at length about Faviola's personal and business journey as a female founder of a tech startup, how research sh...2022-11-1842 min
Women Disrupting TechEpisode 3: Traction throws bias out of the window | Arosha BrouwerJoin me on the third episode of Women Disrupting Tech, where I interview Arosha Brouwer, the CEO and co-founder of employee well-being startup Quan.
In this episode, we discover
Why employee well-being needs to be at the core of every company's strategy.
How you don't need deep technical skills to be the CEO of a tech startup.
What data and traction can do to reduce or even eliminate bias.
You can find the full show notes, including Arosha's bio, more info about Qan, and my personal observations on the podcast on the Women Disrupting Tech website2022-11-0433 min
Women Disrupting TechWe hoeven echt geen roze bureaustoelen | Jennifer DelanoIn deze aflevering van Women Disrupting Tech spreek ik met Jennifer Delano van PRGoeroes. We hebben het over wat diversiteit voor haar betekent, hoe de meeste IT mensen vooral een kopie van zichzelf inhuren, de "Excuus Truus" en hoe ze erin slaagt om zich in een mannenwereld te onderscheiden.
In de podcast wordt ook Nicky Hofland genoemd. Klik op de link voor meer informatie over TechMeUp en een inclusiever tech ecosysteem.
Voor meer informatie over Jennifer Delano:
Website van PRGoeroes
Jennifer Delano op LinkedIn
Haar podcast op YouTube
De Equals campagne...2022-10-0733 min
De OndernemersPodcast#95 Vrouwen en de technologiesector - Interview met Dirkjan Hupkes van True Story Company"Als je de wereld beter wil maken, ga samenwerken met vrouwen", aldus mijn gast van deze week Dirkjan Hupkes van True Story Company. Hij helpt startups in de gezondheidszorg naar succesvollere productlanceringen. En dan het liefst startups met vrouwelijke founders en CEO's. Want vrouwen zijn namelijk nogal ondervertegenwoordigd in deze sector. Slechts 18% van de werknemers in tech is vrouw en maar 12% van de startupmanagers. En dan nog een ander schokkend cijfer: maar 1%(!) van alle investeringen in startups gaat naar vrouwelijke oprichters. Daarom vind ik het mooi dat mannen als Dirkjan zich hard maken voor meer gelijkheid hierin. En dat...2022-10-0743 min
Women Disrupting TechDe ideale tech startup met Wendy Broersen | Women Disrupting TechHoe ziet de ideale tech startup eruit als je kijkt naar diversiteit en inclusie? En waarom zijn die onderwerpen uberhaubt belangrijk? Voor het antwoord op die vragen spreek ik met Wendy Broersen. Zij helpt bedrijven met lastige dossiers als diversiteit, inclusie en leiderschap. Wendy vertelt onder meer over de verschillen tussen mannen en vrouwen als het gaat om pitchen voor investeerders, wat de ideale samenstelling van je startup team is en hoe je daarvoor kunt zorgen.
Kennismaken met Wendy kan via
Haar website: Superpeoplecompany.com
@WendyBroersen op Twitter
@wendybroersen op Instagram
En via Li...2022-09-2252 min
Follow Mi!Afl. 53 Interview met Dirkjan HupkesIn deze aflevering ga ik in gesprek met Dirkjan Hupkes, eigenaar van de True Story Company. Dirkjan begeleidt de productlanceringen van Startups die de gezondheidszorg verbeteren. 2022-06-2447 min