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Women Talk TechEpisode 46 - Giovanna Roma, Senior HR Manager at Picus CapitalIn this episode, Sade is joined by Giovanna Roma, Senior HR Manager at Picus Capital, for an insightful conversation about one of the most critical elements of startup success: hiring the right people at the right time.They dive into: The unique challenges and opportunities of hiring in early-stage startups Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) should be built into hiring practices from day one How founders can determine when it's the right time to hire an HR professional What early teams should focus on when developing their talent strategyGiovanna shares real-world advice drawn...2025-05-0636 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 45 - Vessela Krissel, Founder of Tomorrow Belongs to HerIn this episode, Sade sits down with Vessela Krissel, the Founder of Tomorrow Belongs to Her. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the initiative, the critical gaps it aims to fill, and why gatherings like these are essential for advancing women in leadership. Vessela shares what truly lifting each other up looks like in real workplaces and what companies can do to better support women at every level. Plus, she offers a glimpse into the exciting, invite-only event we are partnering on, and shares her heartfelt advice for young women just starting their leadership journeys.If you're...2025-04-2824 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 44 - Carmen Lincolne, Founder of Ivy TechIn this episode, Sade is joined by Carmen, the Founder of Ivy Tech, who is on a mission to help companies build borderless tech teams for startups and scale-ups globally. Carmen shares her entrepreneurial journey, from transitioning from events management to founding her own tech company. She reflects on pivotal moments, including embracing the role of CEO, navigating cultural differences, and overcoming unexpected challenges. Carmen also discusses the resilience required in the early days of Ivy Tech and the key lessons she’s learned as a founder. If you're looking to embark on your own entr...2024-12-1831 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 43 - Birte Gall, Co-Founder of ErblotseIn this episode, Sade is joined by Birte, Co-Founder of Erblotse, where they discussed the following topics: Birte's motivations for founding Erblotse. Developing your go-to market strategy. Her experience being 1/4 founders, including the challenges and advantages.I hope you enjoy this conversation!2024-12-1331 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 42 - Heleen Hoosemans - Chief People & Impact Officer at ecoligoIn today's episode, Sade is joined by Heleen, Chief People & Impact Officer at ecoligo where they discussed the following topics: Relocating and working abroad in a different culture. The biggest challenge working across different cultures as a woman. Speaking the language of men and the importance of this for women in leadership positions. The future of the world of leadership.2024-11-2836 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 41 - Monica Garza, Global Vice President of Product CreationIn this episode, Sade is joined by Monica Garza, Global Vice President of Product Creation - where they discussed Women in Leadership.Topic discussed:- Obstacles faced as a Woman in Leadership- Biases experienced- Masculine vs. Feminine traits, the pros and cons of both- Gender gap in leadership positions- Confidence at work- Overcoming obstacles and being bold- The Importance of building a community- Defining your own successI hope you enjoy this...2024-11-0718 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 40 - Rhiannon White, CEO at ClueIn this episode, Sade is joined the newly appointed CEO at Clue (ex CPO). Founded in 2013, Clue is a menstrual health app developed by the Berlin-based technology company BioWink GmbH, with over 10 million users from 190 countries.Topics covered: Rhiannon's journey into tech and her main motivations Challenges she faced in the beginning of her career Developing a tech product for women as a women The importance of building products using a gender inclusive lens Speaking the language of men (in relation investors and board meetings)*It's important to note, this episode was recorded whist Rhiannon w...2024-10-1740 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 39 - Tessa Menges, Product Manager at EnducoWe're back! In this episode, Sade is joined by Tessa Menges, Product Manager at Enduco.They cover a variety of topics, including:- Tessa's experience as a Product Manager in a startup.- The pros and cons of working in a startup.- Dealing with lack of confidence and overcoming this.2024-10-0921 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 38 - Mary Boryslawska, CEO & Co-Founder of EnzumIn this episode, Sade is joined by Mary, CEO and Co-Founder of Enzum, where she shares her founding journey so far.With all the highs and lows of being a founder, Sade and Mary dive into topics such as fundraising, loneliness, stepping out of your comfort zone, as well as going from having a boss to being a boss.Enjoy!Website - https://www.enzum.com/2024-09-1931 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 37 - Anya Rudolph, Senior Staff Engineer at CLARKBack after the summer break 🏝With many benefits to getting into tech, the financial benefit is one that we do not speak about much, especially amongst women. Anya shares her experience in looking for a job that pays well which ultimately landed her in the tech space and the advice she would give to other women when considering a career with the financials in mind 💸2024-09-0530 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 36 - Andrea Berten, CEO at Carepath TechnologiesIn this episode, Sade is joined by Andrea Berten. They dive into the concept of modern leadership, and Andrea shares her experiences and insights as a contemporary leader. Andrea offers valuable advice for those beginning their leadership journey in this evolving landscape.2024-06-2426 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 35 - Yolanda Sylvana Rother, Co-Founder at The Impact CompanyIn this episode, Sade and Yolanda engaged in a deep and insightful conversation all about Yolanda's inspiring journey and the driving forces behind her decision to establish The Impact Company. They explored the various aspects of her personal and professional experiences that led her to create an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. Additionally, Yolanda shared her perspectives on the current landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Germany. She offered reflections on how different social, cultural, and political factors are shaping the present state of DEI and provided her vision for how th...2024-06-0633 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 34 - Niao Wu, Co-Founder at OnyoThis week, Sade welcomes Niao, the co-founder of Onyo. They talked about Niao's journey of relocating to Germany as an adult and establishing her business there. Despite not having a tech background, Niao offered valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlighted the importance of first-generation immigrants starting their own companies.2024-05-2418 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 33 - Jenny Gaekel, HR Business Partner at CircunomicsThis week, Sade is joined by Jenny, who shares her own personal experience of moving to Germany. As a woman, she discussed how she found not only integrating into a new company, but country and working culture overall. They spoke about how her experience has helped her to ensure others have a good experience moving to Germany. Jenny also shares what companies can do to ensure the working environment is inclusive for those not from Germany and what we can do to ensure they are integrated into the German culture and working world better.2024-05-1031 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 32 - Lea Frank, Co-Founder & CEO at anybillThis week on the podcast, Sade sits down with Lea Frank, the co-founder and CEO of anybill, for an engaging conversation. Join them as they explore Lea's entrepreneurial journey, uncovering the passions and motivations that led to the creation of anybill. Lea also shares invaluable insights into her experiences with fundraising and offers empowering advice for female founders navigating the world of capital raising.But that's not all! Lea paints a vivid picture of anybill's future, sharing her ambitious goals and outlining the innovative strategies she plans to implement to achieve them. Don't miss out on this...2024-04-1131 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 31 - Dr. Constanze Trautwein, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at ImpactNexusThis week, Sade is joined by the amazing Constanze, and they discuss her journey to becoming a founder. As we all know, in the tech scene, no journey is particularly straightforward, so they look back on her career and what she has achieved.They dive into her main motivations and what about entrepreneurship that inspired her to get where she is today.Constanze also shares her valuable advice for those looking to embark on a similar journey.We hope this will inspire more women to chase their dreams and break the tech world's...2024-03-2822 min
Women Talk TechInternational Women's Day Special with Nicola Breyer, Managing Director at QwistIn this celebratory Episode 30 on International Women's Day, Sade is joined by Nicola Breyer.Nicola Breyer is Managing Director at Qwist Group, the leading independent European Open Banking platform provider, with key markets in DACH, Spain, and Portugal.Prior to this, she was CEO of finleap connect and Qwist GmbH until the formation of the new Group, and Chief Growth Officer and Managing Director at OptioPay, an Open Banking Fin-/AdTech company, as well as in a leading growth and innovation role at PayPal in Europe. Nicola has over 25 years of experience in operating and...2024-03-0850 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 29 - Alicia Riley, Senior People Lead at BenIn this episode Sade is joined by Alicia Riley, Senior People Lead at Ben. In this chat, Alicia shares her take on some of the key challenges when trying to build a diverse tech team and the sheer importance of this. They spoke at pretty good timing as Alicia has just set up a new initiative to increase the awareness of this issue at Ben. *Please note this episode was recorded prior and some of the information shared may have changed*2024-03-0442 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 28 - Susanne Schustin, Group CIO of CEVA LogisticsSusanne and Sade talk all about her journey into tech as a woman from a non tech background, to then working at Microsoft, to then her consulting career at the likes of Accenture and Deloitte. As group CIO now, Susanne openly shares all of the incredible things her company are doing surrounding various DEI topics, as well as her thoughts on what we can do to encourage more women to embark on a career in tech and not shy away from it, especially at leadership level. I hope you enjoyed this conversation2024-02-2032 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 27 - Bryony Cooper, Managing Partner at Arkley Brink VC.In this week's episode, Sade and Bryony discussed why the VC world needs more women, especially at the leadership level. She also shares her thoughts on the positive impact this would have on the journey of female founders, given the current gender funding gap. We hope you enjoy this one!2024-02-0135 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 26 - Isabelle Thierfelder, Venture Capital at seed + speedIn this episode, Sade and Isabelle discuss seasonality in the VC world. Isabel shares her insights on timing and how when you apply can impact a founder's funding application. They then went on to discuss how to apply, the pros and cons of warm intros, and how you can leverage LinkedIn for your funding application.Lastly, Isabelle shares her advice on how to approach the very first call. She shares how to make an investor see the true value of your company. And the biggest mistake founders make on that first call. And of course how to...2024-01-1844 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 25 - Anna Ott, VP People at HV CapitalWelcome back to Women Talk Tech and the very first episode of 2024. - It's a good one. Sade is joined by Anna, VP of People at HV Capital. They discuss what her and her fund are doing to tackle the issue of diversity in early stage startups and what she thinks founders can do better to ensure teams are set up from the very beginning with diversity in mind.They also discuss how diversity work can become a burden which seems to always be placed on HR teams. Supporting those in such roles is really ke...2024-01-1146 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 24 - Tash Hoffman, Talent Manager at ComXThis week Sade is joined by Tash Hoffman, Talent Manager at ComX. In this episode, they discuss why having a voice is important for a woman when working in a male-dominated space. They chat about how it is vital for those working in the TA space to be the cheerleaders of diversity. Tash shares her thoughts on what motherhood looks like for the working world in 2023 and the immense pressure women put themselves under to be perfect and do things correctly all the time.With this in mind, they discuss what companies can do to i...2023-12-1542 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 23 - Charlene Schubert, Head of Product Digital Health & Experiences at DocMorris This week, Sade is joined by Charlene Schubert, Head of Product Digital Health & Experiences at DocMorris. They discuss some really interesting topics such as what it's like working in a very male-dominated team, being a woman in a leadership role, development opportunities, as well as the importance of mentoring.Such an insightful conversation and Charlene even had a few questions for Sade! 2023-12-0741 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 22 - Luisa Liesenberg, Director of Talent & Organisation at MVP FactoryThis week on Women Talk Tech, Sade is joined by the incredible Luisa Liesenberg.They cover a really important topic, neurodiversity and the workplace. Luisa shares her own personal experience and what she thinks we can do more of to ensure women are diagnosed earlier. She also shares her thoughts on how we can create a working environment which is emotionally and psychologically safe, as well as her advice for those managing people with neurodiversity.Please share with your network to spread awareness around this important topic!2023-11-2835 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 21 - Alena Redeker, VC at AuxxoThis week, Sade is joined by Alena, VC at Auxxo, a Female Catalyst Fund that backs female (co-) founded startups in Europe.Alena shares her insights on what a VC case is and what founders should consider when putting together a VC case.Alena and Sade also discuss the pros and cons of VC funding and the various myths around VCs.Lastly, with Alena's expertise and experience at Auxxo, it would be criminal to not discuss the general funding gap and what Auxxo are doing to combat this and break down the barriers of...2023-11-2337 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 20 - Anna Gründler, Head of Operations at DeepsetThis week, Sade is joined by Anna, Head of Operations at Deepset. They discuss what DEI means for Anna and how it is involved in her current role at Deepset. She shares valuable advice for companies who are looking to improve their gender ratio as well as what they can do to embed diversity into their values.With Anna becoming a mother over nine months ago, she shares how she has found returning to work and what Deepset does to look after employees with children. Lastly, they get into the topic of remote wo...2023-11-1636 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 19 - Jasmin Blum, Talent Acquisition Lead at Lemon MarketsJasmin Blum joins Sade this week in another fantastic episode. Jasmin is the Talent Acquisition Lead at Lemon Markets, a company that builds Investment infrastructure for Fintechs and Banks, empowering their customer to build wealth and financial well-being.Jasmin walks us through the process of finding the right talent and the tools she would recommend to use. She also chats about how important diversity is for early-stage hiring.A really interesting and insightful conversation - as always, let us know what you think!2023-10-2639 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 18 - Leitha Matz, Co-Founder at FinMarieBack again for another fantastic episode of Women Talk Tech. This week, Sade is joined by Leitha Matz. Leitha is a Co-Founder of FinMarie, Europe's first online investment solution made for women, by women. She provides some helpful advice on how to found a company as well as being your boss. If you are looking to start your own company, this episode is for you! 2023-10-1951 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 17 - Katarzyna Malolepszy, Head of Product and Engineering at ExpatrioAnother interesting episode this week featuring the amazing Katarzyna. They discuss her journey into tech and her main motivations for joining the industry. Katarzyna expands on the topic of D&I and explains how it is more than just gender. They chat the importance of creating an inclusive and balanced working environment., as well as the notion of bias in the hiring process and what we can do to avoid this. We hope you find this useful! 2023-10-1235 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 16 - Lisa Meissner, Co-Founder & CFO at MersorBack again with another fantastic episode of Women Talk Tech. This week, Sade sat down with Lisa, Co-Founder & CFO at Mersor. They talk all about her co-founding journey so far and her main motivations for wanting to pursue this. Lisa also shares her advice for other women who are interested in beginning their founding journey. 2023-10-0544 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 15 - Jessica Wilson, DE&I Program Manager & Lia de Kruif, Director Global Talent Acquisition at LeanIXIn this episode, Sade is joined by two very special guests. They cover lots of interesting topics such as Jess's motivations for pursuing a role within DEI and what this involves. Lia discusses why it is important to have someone like Jess on board and how it can benefit the company. 2023-09-2838 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 14 - Theresa Voß, Co-Founder and CCO at ChunkxThis week, Sade is joined by the incredible Theresa. They discussed why it's so important as a founder to have a supportive environment around you, such as community building, networking, mentoring and much much more.They chat about the topic of mindset and the importance of creating a mindset to grow as a female founder. Theresa shares her insights and advice for founders entering their growth phase, both from a business point of view and from a talent point of view. Some really amazing advice and insights, we hope you enjoy! 2023-09-2246 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 13 - Irene Gentili, Investor at SpeedinvestIn this episode, Sade is joined by Irene Gentili, an Investor at Speedinvest. Irene shares what Speeinvest are doing to ensure they portfolio is more diverse and female founders receive the funding they need.Irene also shares her insights on the evaluation criteria Speedinvest use and what female founders seeking funding can do to stand out and succeed in the investment process.She further shares what investors can do to ensure there is more balance and less bias in their portfolios.Another must listen!2023-09-1336 min
Women Talk TechEpisode 12 - Bettina Fischer, Co-Founder & CEO at HivebuyIn this episode, Sade is joined by Bettina Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO of Hivebuy, who shares her insights on what the first 100 days as a founder involves and how to actually get started with or without capital.Bettina goes on to share what happens after the first 100 days and beyond. For female founders, this is a must listen! 2023-09-0729 minWomen Talk TechEpsiode 11 - Ana Haberbosch, CEO & Co-Founder at SeedtraceIn this Episode, Sade is joined by Ana Haberbosch, CEO & Co-Founder at Seedtrace.They chat all about her experience as a founder, hiring and raising funding, an obstacle that many female founders face in their journeys. Ana also shares her insights into her role as a Co-CEO and how she and Katharina divide their expertise to benefit the company. 2023-08-2453 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 10 - Manjuri Sinha, Global Director of Talent Success & DEI at OLX GroupProudly presenting our 10th Episode with an incredible guest, Manjuri Sinha. Manjuri has had an inspiring career so far and is currently working at OLX Group as their Global Director of Talent Success and DEI. Sade dives into her career journey and her experience as a woman of colour. They also discuss how to still champion D&I with very little resources and budget. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts! 2023-08-1750 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 9 - Noemi Hipper, Investor at YabeoIn this episode, Sade dives into Noemi's current role at Yabeo and her main motivation for pursuing a career in this field. They talk about what investors look for when a company is seeking funding and how much of an impact diversity has on a potential investment.They chat about women supporting women and why networking plays such a vital role in building meaningful relationships with people who can help support your career.2023-08-1030 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 8 - Isabel Ober, Head of People and Culture at LöwenanteilIn this exciting episode, we have Isabel Ober, Head of People and Culture at Löwenanteil, joining our Team Leader, Sade.Together, they engage in a thought-provoking conversation about why culture plays a pivotal role in achieving gender balance and how feedback is the key to creating an inclusive space where everyone's voice is heard. If you're interested in making a difference in the tech world, this episode is an absolute must-listen! 2023-08-0341 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 7 - Carina Grühser, Director of Engineering at Solaris BankIn another fantastic episode of Women Talk Tech, Sade sits down with the amazing Carina Grühser, Director of Engineering at Solaris Bank. Carina chats to Sade about how she transitioned from Team Lead to the impressive title of Director of Engineering and what her journey into tech looked like. She dives into some of the struggles she has faced working in a male-dominated industry and trying to juggle motherhood in a senior role. We hope you enjoy!2023-07-2039 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 6 - Jasmin Biegemeier, Team Lead Talent Acquisition at FortoSade is joined this week by Jasmin Biegemeier, Team Lead Talent Acquisition at Forto. In this episode, they dive straight into her career journey so far and how Jasmin got into the tech world. They discuss some interesting topics, such as the importance of interview training and the effect a lack of training can have on diversity in your team. They look into questions asked during an interview and the concept of unconscious bias. Another amazing episode with so much useful information to take away; let us know what you think! 2023-07-1257 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 5 - Adriana Hurduc, Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager at Cavalry VenturesThis week Sade is teaming up with the inspiring Adriana Hurduc, Talent Acquisition Manager from Cavalry Ventures. They dive into Adriana's role, what it entails, and how she advises founders in the early stages to grow, develop good culture, and all things D&I. They also discuss her thoughts on D&I strategies for series A plus companies and the role founders then play in retaining talent and being the role models for the company. Arianna's advice and top tips could be super helpful to you or someone you know; it's one to...2023-06-2333 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 4 - Sarah Abrantes, VP of Engineering at TIER MobilityIn this episode, Sade is joined by the incredible Sarah Abrantes. With an impressive tech career so far, working at the likes of GoEuro, N26 and GetYourGuide and, of course, now, TIER Mobility. They discuss the importance and impact mentors and networking has on your career. She shares her invaluable advice for progressing in the tech world, whether you're pursuing a managerial or technical path.You won't want to miss this one! 2023-06-0845 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 3 - Saskia Donald, Chief People Officer at TokenIn this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Saskia Donald, the Chief People Officer at Token.Sade and Saskia take a deep dive into some thought-provoking topics that will surely ignite your passion for fostering an inclusive and balanced work environment. They explore the concept of gender balance, emphasising that it's not just about the numbers, but about cultivating genuine representation of women within your company. They also chat about work/life balance and how the rise of remote working has changed the way we work. Sit b...2023-05-2540 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 2 - Jessie Lajoie, Chief People and Culture Officer at DoodleJoin us for our second episode of Women Talk Tech. We are joined by the amazing Jessie Lajoie, Chief People and Culture Officer at Doodle, and she is bringing the heat with some serious insights. We talk all things gender balance within the workplace and what they have done at Doodle to achieve this. We hope you enjoy!2023-05-1127 minWomen Talk TechEpisode 1 - Charlene Hunter, CEO & Founder of Coding Black FemalesWe are so thrilled to start off this journey with our very first episode featuring Charlene Hunter, CEO & Founder of Coding Black Females.Charlene will be discussing her journey in tech, discussing her own personal journey and the challenges she faced.We are so excited to have Charlene join us for our first episode and to start this journey of empowering and celebrating women in tech!2023-04-1821 minWomen Talk TechIntroductionWelcome to Women Talk Tech!2023-04-0401 min