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SheSaas UnpluggedTech and Teams: Caroline Plumb’s Growth PlaybookHow did Caroline Plumb scale Gravita from £10M to £60M in three years? On this episode of SheSass Unplugged, Caroline shares her bold M&A and tech-driven strategies in accounting, reflecting on her path from founding Freshminds to selling Fluidly to OakNorth Bank, fuelled by her SME and tech passion. We dive into seamless integrations, private equity versus VC, and why diverse perspectives drive success.Caroline opens up about her OBE, her Times column drawn from real business struggles, and how motherhood honed her empathy, boosting female partners at Gravita from 10% to 30% without quotas. We also explore fu...
2025-10-1341 minSheSaas UnpluggedAmy Kadomatsu’s Rise to CEO and Now BoardsWhat if your leadership journey could inspire a new generation of women in tech? In this episode of SheSass Unplugged, I sit down with Amy Kadomatsu, former CEO of Comply, a fast-scaling SaaS business backed by Vista Equity Partners.Amy shares her path from chief product officer to CEO and now board director, reflecting on her natural leadership spark, navigating challenges, and uplifting other women in the private equity SaaS industry.What You’ll Learn- Embrace Leadership Early: How to recognise and nurture your innate leadership skills to seize bold opportunities....
2025-09-191h 02SheSaas UnpluggedDru Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay’s Path to SuccessHow do you balance a high-pressure career with family life and personal well-being? In this episode, Dru Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay, shares her journey from law to private equity and leadership in SaaS and fintech. She opens up about overcoming discrimination, navigating tough decisions, and her leadership style, focusing on transparency, collaboration, and team support.Dru also shares the importance of diversity, mentorship, and how to successfully manage a demanding career while maintaining balance in life. Her insights on leadership, risk-taking, and the evolving fintech landscape offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to make bold career moves.
2025-03-171h 00SheSaas UnpluggedKendra Tuckers’s Journey in Tech and LogisticsWhat happens when ambition meets motherhood? How does a CEO juggle leading a company and raising a family? In this episode, Kendra Tucker shares her journey from a career-driven woman to a mother balancing both roles at the helm of Truckstop.Kendra shares the pivotal moment when she took 10 months off during the pandemic to reset and redefine her career. She shares her unconventional path to CEO in the male-dominated transportation industry and the challenges she faced along the way.From cultivating a ‘no-asshole’ culture to prioritising inclusivity and diversity, Kendra’s leadership style has reshap...
2025-03-031h 01SheSaas UnpluggedDawn Marriott’s Journey in Private Equity as Serial Chair at HgWhat drives the success of female leaders in private equity and SaaS? In this episode, we explore the inspiring career of Dawn Marriott, a pioneering leader in private equity. From her humble beginnings to leading multiple portfolio companies, Dawn shares the experiences that have shaped her leadership style. She discusses her shift from corporate life to private equity, highlighting her approach to overcoming challenges, building relationships, and empowering CEOs. Resilience, transparency, and collaboration are key to her leadership, especially in high-stakes private equity-backed businesses. Dawn also talks about mentorship, self-confidence, and balancing personal ambition with de...
2025-02-0339 minSheSaas UnpluggedInsights on Leadership, Mentorship, & Diversity with Elona Mortimer-ZhikaIn this episode, Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of Iris, shares her inspiring journey from Albania to leadership in the private equity software industry. Elona delves into her transformative experience as a scholarship student in the UK, highlighting how diversity and collaboration have been pivotal in her career.Elona recounts her path to becoming CEO, emphasising her background in finance and her early passion for math. She discusses her roles as CFO and CEO and touches on her innovative role as Chief Opportunity Officer at Iris, created to maximise the company's potential.Elona explores how using numbers...
2024-07-1951 minSheSaas UnpluggedLeadership, Technology, & Personal Growth with Melissa Di DonatoIn this episode of SheSaaS Unplugged, join us as we host a captivating conversation with Melissa Di Donato, the CEO of Kyriba and the first woman to lead a multi-billion-dollar company onto the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.Drawing from her groundbreaking experience as the former CEO of SUSE, Melissa shares invaluable insights on topics ranging from the impact of AI to her views on Menopause and navigating the challenges of motherhood while advancing in one's career. Through her extraordinary journey, Melissa exemplifies resilience, determination, and a commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders. During this...
2024-05-2846 minSheSaas UnpluggedReimagining Leadership with Firstup's Founder & CEO, Nicole AlvinoJoin us as we sit down with Nicole Alvino, the visionary Co-founder and CEO of Firstup, as she charts a course for pioneering leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of SaaSIn this episode, Nicole traces her journey from co-founding Social Chorus to helming Firstup, following its merger with Dynamic Signal in 2021 under the ownership of Sumeru Equity Partners. She reflects on the transformative moments and strategic insights that have shaped her trajectory as a leader in the SaaS ecosystem.Nicole delves into the intricacies of building a cohesive organisational culture amidst the backdrop of mergers...
2024-05-1037 minSheSaas UnpluggedEmpowering Female Leadership with Logic Monitor's CEO, Christina Crawford-KosmowskiJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Christina Crawford-Kosmowski, CEO of Logic Monitor, as she unveils the roadmap to transformative leadership in the private equity SaaS space. Christina's journey from Chief Customer Officer to CEO is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities, staying authentic, and cultivating a strong support network.In this episode, Christina shares her invaluable experiences navigating cultural and strategic shifts while transitioning through tech giants such as Salesforce and Slack. Drawing from her diverse background, she offers insights into the unique challenges and opportunities facing female leaders in the competitive SaaS industry.
2024-04-2627 min