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The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8 – Dalia FeldheimFrom leading within the trenches (quite literally) to taking charge from the top, Dalia Feldheim is the ultimate force for good and an exemplar of modern leadership. A Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience leading iconic and award-winning campaigns such as #LikeAGirl, Dalia has graced C-Suites and stages with an illustrious career that has empowered so many women to do the same — particularly from her passion for passion. Hear about: Why your first boss will have the biggest impact on your career. How our brain...2023-04-2437 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls In Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7- Dr Swatee SinghMeet Dr Swatee Singh, Chief Data and AI Officer at TIAA, and a big deal to the back-end of a Fortune 100 financial services company. Thanks to a rich and complex career journey across machine learning and data science, Dr Swatee’s guiding principles highlighted a pivotal question whenever an opportunity presented itself: Who would I be working with? A question that has influenced monumental moves in her life. Hear about: How a career starting in breast cancer research can transfer to techniques in machine learning and AI. Taking data within enterprises and...2023-03-2329 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6 Shelli PavoneMeet Shelli Pavone, CEO and Co-Founder of Inlightened, a MedTech company that leverages data and technology to connect diverse healthcare professionals and providers. She’s passionate about bringing greater diversity to the healthcare industry. In this episode, we delve into Shelli’s career journey, from pursuing psychology, to working in pharmaceutical sales, to building her own MedTech company – plus lessons learned along the way. Hear about: The importance of listening to feedback and building a thick skin so you can really take it onboard. Why we need more minorities involved in clinic...2023-02-2325 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5 String NguyenMeet String Nguyen, Founder and CEO of multi-million dollar NFT brand Chubbiverse. In this episode, we delve into String’s passion for creativity, community and (importantly) fried chicken. Having started her career working for fast food chain KFC, she’s happy to share how the allure of entrepreneurship led her to create NFTs and carve out a space in the Web3 space. Tune in for String’s top tips on creativity, productivity, finding your voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to let your inner child direct your career path. Plus more! This is a grea...2023-01-2418 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4 Marva BailerMeet Marva Bailer, female tech leader, author, speaker and DEI advocate. She may have started her working life as an aerobics instructor, then moving into sales – but by never saying no, she’s worked her way into executive level positions in tech without holding an official degree in the field! In this episode, we delve into Marva’s passion for self-learning; her belief that your unique perspective is what makes you valuable; her incredible battle with breast cancer; and much more. Tune in for exciting details of Marva’s career, interspersed with useful advice for anyone s...2022-12-1322 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3 Brandi RigginsMeet Brandi Riggins, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Guidewire Software. Brandi manages 4,200 employees in over 26 countries while being a full time mom – so as you can imagine, organization and time management are at the core of her life. Learn how Brandi makes it all work, how she refuses to hide her kids from her colleagues, and how she’s forged a successful tech career as an African-American woman. Connect with Brandi Riggins: Follow Brandi on LinkedIn And if you’d like to hear more insp...2022-11-2833 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 Sandy CarterMeet Sandy Carter: THE top female pioneer in the Web3 space. As the Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Unstoppable Domains (with previous roles including General Manager at IBM, and Vice President at AWS), she’s the ideal woman to share her secrets to success, tips for managing a busy schedule, and passion for innovation in the tech space. Tune in for advice on pivoting careers; the power of failure; and why asking questions helps you do your job better. Connect with Sandy Carter: Check out Unstoppable Domains Follow Sandy on...2022-10-2535 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastGirls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1 Alyssa CarsonMeet 21-year-old space enthusiast, undergraduate student, and aspiring astronaut Alyssa Carson. This busy lady studies astrobiology, flies aircraft, scuba dives, skydives, and presents talks around the world encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers. So how does she do it all? In this episode, we discuss time management; how to break down career milestones into smaller, more attainable tasks; trying different things before deciding on a specific direction or specialization; and much more. Plus, learn all about Alyssa’s dream to be one of the first humans on Mars – within the next decade...2022-09-2626 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastFounder Journey: Funding, Community & Never Giving UpRebecca Clyde is a public speaker, LatinX founder, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai, a company that helps healthcare providers improve their engagement with patients through a HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered chat solution. She is a highly-regarded marketing leader and public speaker who has received several accolades. In 2020, she was included in the List of Most Influential Women in Arizona, while she was named the “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2018. In addition to her work leading Botco.ai, Rebecca serves as Board Member for Mentors International, an organization that seeks to end gene...2022-04-1834 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThinking Big for Small BusinessesGirls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the...2022-04-1131 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Freelance RevolutionOmayma Rashwan is the co-founder of tod-Z, a talent on-demand marketplace. As a freelancer, Omayma felt that she was being stifled by the competition and prejudice associated with the industry and teamed up with her husband and co-founder to revolutionize the freelance business. She believes that freelancers should have all the perks of full-time workers and feel liberated from the implicit bias associated with searching for talent in the online marketplace. Tod-Z strives to create a less pressurized, less stressful environment for freelancers that eliminates unconscious bias, using technology to level the playing field. Omayma joins me...2022-04-0429 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTransforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID FactorDr. Megan Greenfield has a Ph.D. in chemical and biological engineering with a background in biotech research. She is a Partner in Healthcare at McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, where she assists healthcare and tech companies in building strategies for revenue growth. In the past year, Megan has been a leader in helping private and public institutions navigate the COVID crisis by implementing accessibility to healthcare services and creating plans for economic recovery. Megan is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and was named a 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.2022-03-2825 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastSmart Venues & the Evolution of Digital + Physical WorldsMarina Saint-Lary is the Chief Solution Officer for Globant, where she has worked in various roles over the past seventeen years. Marina began her career in technology exploring the multiple facets of software development. Her background shaped her ability to effectively communicate with team members from all technology development areas and create a cohesive and collaborative experience. At Globant, she leads teams to develop efficient and sustainable digital journeys for their clients and reinvent the way they connect to customers. Marina is a staunch advocate for women in STEM and works with Globant to create opportunities and remove barriers...2022-03-2132 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + MetaverseSandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On...2022-03-1447 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastGrit, Hustle & Cafecito: Miami as an Emerging Tech CityChristine Johnson is the Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She has a passion for innovation economies and digital transformation and holds a BA from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Her work is focused on supporting the entrepreneurial landscape by fostering community growth through brokering relationships and leveraging resources. Christine has been involved in building and enhancing community ecosystems for more than ten years. She is the Strategic Advisor for Miami's Creative Industries initiatives and was selected as one of Miami's Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals for 2020 by Legacy Magazine. Today, Christine...2022-03-0732 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow EdTech Trends are EvolvingAsha Choksi is the Vice President of Insights, Strategy, and Innovation at Pearson, one of the world’s leaders in providing high-quality learning experiences. Their goal is to improve the employability of individuals with the latest in education technology. As Vice President, Asha’s role is to head the company’s strategy and consumer research, portfolio management, and product marketing and innovation. She specializes in market research, quantitative research, customer insights, and management consulting. Before becoming Vice President, Asha served as Global Vice President for Market Research & Insights from 2016 to 2020. Asha joins me today to discuss how the Ed...2022-02-2830 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTelling Better Stories with Data (+Authenticity)Asmirh Davis is the CSO and founding partner of Majority, a branding agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Asmirh grew up in Tennessee, and from an early age, had a deep interest in learning and a keen talent for writing. As she entered the professional world, she found that her intellectual curiosity and interest in human behavior formed a natural route to communications. She has had a successful career in marketing and communications in the Atlanta area for over eighteen years. In 2021, she partnered with Ohmid Farhang, Jorge Hernandez and Shaquille O’Neal to form Majority, which she describes as “an a...2022-02-2137 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow to Get a Kick*ss Job in Tech Right NowCarolyn Betts Fleming is the Founder and CEO of Betts Recruiting, an organization that helps innovative companies build a solid talent base. Specializing in recruiting for revenue-generating roles, Betts stands at the forefront of what’s happening in technology but is also at the helm of changing the future of staffing & recruiting. In addition to her work at Betts, Carolyn is devoted to leveraging her success for the good of many. She is a Pledger at Founders Pledge, which enables entrepreneurs and investors to give back to charity, and a Board Member at BUILD, a group that seeks to ig...2022-02-1429 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThinking Big for Small BusinessesGirls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the Franz...2022-02-0731 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastInclusion: From Trend to Cultural ShiftRaquel Tamez is the Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer at Charles River Associates, a leading global management consulting firm that provides expert services to law firms, legal departments, and government agencies. Before joining CRA in May 2021, Raquel served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where she oversaw the largest strategic transformation in the organization’s 45-year history. With a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Raquel has served as a Prosecutor for the Department of Labor and the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel for SourceAmerica. Raquel joins me t...2022-01-3126 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + MetaverseSandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On...2022-01-2547 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Female Perspective: Competing at the TopPriscilla Hung is President & Chief Operating Officer of Guidewire, a platform that helps property and casualty insurers engage, innovate, and grow. Priscilla is the head of the company’s operations worldwide and oversees product development, venture investments, and enterprise business operations. For over 30 years in the technology industry, Priscilla has served in different leadership positions, including operations, business development, and product marketing in both startups and public companies. Before joining Guidewire in 2005, she worked with companies such as Ariba, Sun Microsystems, and Uniface/Compuware. In addition to her role at Guidewire, Priscilla currently sits on the boards of Vonage an...2022-01-1734 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTransforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID FactorDr. Megan Greenfield has a Ph.D. in chemical and biological engineering with a background in biotech research. She is a Partner in Healthcare at McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, where she assists healthcare and tech companies in building strategies for revenue growth. In the past year, Megan has been a leader in helping private and public institutions navigate the COVID crisis by implementing accessibility to healthcare services and creating plans for economic recovery. Megan is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and was named a 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.2022-01-1025 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastT-Mobile: Customer UX Strategy Starts with Happy EmployeesCallie Field is the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer of T-Mobile. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a Master of Business Administration degree and a Juris Doctor degree, Callie joined T-Mobile as a frontline employee selling cell phones to customers. After rising through the company’s ranks over the past 18 years, Callie leads a team of digital technologists and 30,000 experts in customer experience. She also serves as the executive sponsor of T-Mobile’s Multicultural Alliance Network, where she advocates for the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Callie joins me today to share...2022-01-0334 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Data Division Story & Tech as a Tool for InclusivityClaudia Romo Edelman is a Mexican-Swiss diplomat, activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of the We Are All Human Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. A marketer for social causes and change, Claudia has spent more than 25 years leading advocacy work. She has led communications and advocacy for the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and has worked for other international organizations such as UNICEF, UNHCR, and the World Economic Forum. She is the author of two books: Hispanic Stars Rising, which chronicles the stories of Hispanic Stars in America, and Mission...2021-12-2735 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastBlockchain!Dr. Tal Rabin is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Research Advisor of the Algorand Foundation, an organization committed to fulfilling the global promise of blockchain technology. After obtaining her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Israel in 1994, Tal joined IBM Research’s Cryptographic Research Group. She managed the group from 1997 until joining the Foundation in 2019. A Member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, Tal won the 2014 Anita Borg Women of Vision Award for Innovation and received the RSA Award for Excellence in the Field of Mathematics in 2019. In 2018, Forbes re...2021-12-2043 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech and the Anti-Aging RevolutionDr. Madhavi Gavini is the Co-Founder, Co-Inventor, and CEO of Droplette, a technology company revolutionizing skincare with a breakthrough device of the same name. Regarded as the latest revolutionary skincare gadget, Droplette is a transdermal delivery tool that delivers active ingredients under the skin. Madhavi is also the President and Co-Founder of Novopyxis, an award-winning biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics and medical devices. Dr. Madhavi Gavini joins me today to discuss revolutionizing and democratizing skincare and beauty. She explains how Droplette solves the inefficiencies of topical drug application and describes how it avoids the side effects...2021-12-0631 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastFrom Childhood Dreams to 3D RealitiesJillian Northrup is the co-founder of Model No. Furniture, a company revolutionizing how furniture is designed, produced, and sold through the use of 3D printing―creating fully customizable and eco-friendly furniture. In addition to managing the daily operations, staffing, marketing, facilities, and sales and production at Model No., Jillian also serves as the COO and Co-Founder of Because We Can, a design-build firm. Jillian worked in the creative industry as a designer for Red Herring and Sephora before operating Because We Can and Model No. Jillian joins me today to discuss 3D printing and how it’s chan...2021-11-2930 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Male Perspective: Female FundingJonathan Abrams is an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner of 8-Bit Capital—an early-stage investment firm that invests in startups which connect businesses and people in new ways—and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Founders Den, a workspace and community for startups and investors in San Francisco. He has invested in over 50 startups, including AngelList, Slideshare, and Front, and has been a mentor at Techstars and The Founder Institute. Jonathan currently serves at Girls in Tech as a board member dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Jonathan join...2021-11-2233 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastFounder Journey: Funding, Community & Never Giving UpRebecca Clyde is a public speaker, LatinX founder, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai, a company that helps healthcare providers improve their engagement with patients through a HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered chat solution. She is a highly-regarded marketing leader and public speaker who has received several accolades. In 2020, she was included in the List of Most Influential Women in Arizona, while she was named the “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2018. In addition to her work leading Botco.ai, Rebecca serves as Board Member for Mentors International, an organization that seeks to end gene...2021-11-1534 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + MetaverseSandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On...2021-11-0847 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow EdTech Trends are EvolvingAsha Choksi is the Vice President of Insights, Strategy, and Innovation at Pearson, one of the world’s leaders in providing high-quality learning experiences. Their goal is to improve the employability of individuals with the latest in education technology. As Vice President, Asha’s role is to head the company’s strategy and consumer research, portfolio management, and product marketing and innovation. She specializes in market research, quantitative research, customer insights, and management consulting. Before becoming Vice President, Asha served as Global Vice President for Market Research & Insights from 2016 to 2020. Asha joins me today to discuss how the Ed...2021-11-0130 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastSmart Venues & the Evolution of Digital + Physical WorldsMarina Saint-Lary is the Chief Solution Officer for Globant, where she has worked in various roles over the past seventeen years. Marina began her career in technology exploring the multiple facets of software development. Her background shaped her ability to effectively communicate with team members from all technology development areas and create a cohesive and collaborative experience. At Globant, she leads teams to develop efficient and sustainable digital journeys for their clients and reinvent the way they connect to customers. Marina is a staunch advocate for women in STEM and works with Globant to create opportunities and remove barriers...2021-10-2532 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastInclusion: From Trend to Cultural ShiftRaquel Tamez is the Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer at Charles River Associates, a leading global management consulting firm that provides expert services to law firms, legal departments, and government agencies. Before joining CRA in May 2021, Raquel served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, where she oversaw the largest strategic transformation in the organization’s 45-year history. With a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law, Raquel has served as a Prosecutor for the Department of Labor and the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel for SourceAmerica. Raquel joins me t...2021-10-1826 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Freelance RevolutionOmayma Rashwan is the co-founder of tod-Z, a talent on-demand marketplace. As a freelancer, Omayma felt that she was being stifled by the competition and prejudice associated with the industry and teamed up with her husband and co-founder to revolutionize the freelance business. She believes that freelancers should have all the perks of full-time workers and feel liberated from the implicit bias associated with searching for talent in the online marketplace. Tod-Z strives to create a less pressurized, less stressful environment for freelancers that eliminates unconscious bias, using technology to level the playing field. Omayma joins me...2021-10-1129 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastGrit, Hustle & Cafecito: Miami as an Emerging Tech CityChristine Johnson is the Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She has a passion for innovation economies and digital transformation and holds a BA from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Her work is focused on supporting the entrepreneurial landscape by fostering community growth through brokering relationships and leveraging resources. Christine has been involved in building and enhancing community ecosystems for more than ten years. She is the Strategic Advisor for Miami's Creative Industries initiatives and was selected as one of Miami's Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals for 2020 by Legacy Magazine. ...2021-10-0432 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTelling Better Stories with Data (+Authenticity)Asmirh Davis is the CSO and founding partner of Majority, a branding agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Asmirh grew up in Tennessee, and from an early age, had a deep interest in learning and a keen talent for writing. As she entered the professional world, she found that her intellectual curiosity and interest in human behavior formed a natural route to communications. She has had a successful career in marketing and communications in the Atlanta area for over eighteen years. In 2021, she partnered with Ohmid Farhang, Jorge Hernandez and Shaquille O’Neal to form Majority, which she describes as “an a...2021-09-2737 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastT-Mobile: Customer UX Strategy Starts with Happy EmployeesCallie Field is the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer of T-Mobile. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a Master of Business Administration degree and a Juris Doctor degree, Callie joined T-Mobile as a frontline employee selling cell phones to customers. After rising through the company’s ranks over the past 18 years, Callie leads a team of digital technologists and 30,000 experts in customer experience. She also serves as the executive sponsor of T-Mobile’s Multicultural Alliance Network, where she advocates for the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Callie joins me today to share...2021-09-2034 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow to Get a Kick*ss Job in Tech Right NowCarolyn Betts Fleming is the Founder and CEO of Betts Recruiting, an organization that helps innovative companies build a solid talent base. Specializing in recruiting for revenue-generating roles, Betts stands at the forefront of what’s happening in technology but is also at the helm of changing the future of staffing & recruiting. In addition to her work at Betts, Carolyn is devoted to leveraging her success for the good of many. She is a Pledger at Founders Pledge, which enables entrepreneurs and investors to give back to charity, and a Board Member at BUILD, a group that seeks to ig...2021-09-1330 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Data Division Story & Tech as a Tool for InclusivityClaudia Romo Edelman is a Mexican-Swiss diplomat, activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of the We Are All Human Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. A marketer for social causes and change, Claudia has spent more than 25 years leading advocacy work. She has led communications and advocacy for the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and has worked for other international organizations such as UNICEF, UNHCR, and the World Economic Forum. She is the author of two books: Hispanic Stars Rising, which chronicles the stories of Hispanic Stars in America, and Mission...2021-09-0635 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastBlockchain!Dr. Tal Rabin is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Research Advisor of the Algorand Foundation, an organization committed to fulfilling the global promise of blockchain technology. After obtaining her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Israel in 1994, Tal joined IBM Research’s Cryptographic Research Group. She managed the group from 1997 until joining the Foundation in 2019. A Member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, Tal won the 2014 Anita Borg Women of Vision Award for Innovation and received the RSA Award for Excellence in the Field of Mathematics in 2019. In 2018, Forbes re...2021-08-3043 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastYour New Life: Reframe, Redesign, EmpathizeMona Patel is the founder of Motivate Design, a UX research, design, and staffing agency that helps organizations understand what their customers want and design better solutions for them. She is also the founder and CEO of Gray Zones, a series of live social experiments designed to reframe thinking and create more empathy, awareness, and understanding to complex social issues and topics. In addition to her work as an entrepreneur, Mona is the author of the books, Reframe and The Thing About Swings. While Reframe shares Mona’s wisdom on evoking the spark of creativity anytime, anywhere, The Thing Ab...2021-08-2341 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech and the Anti-Aging RevolutionDr. Madhavi Gavini is the Co-Founder, Co-Inventor, and CEO of Droplette, a technology company revolutionizing skincare with a breakthrough device of the same name. Regarded as the latest revolutionary skincare gadget, Droplette is a transdermal delivery tool that delivers active ingredients under the skin. Madhavi is also the President and Co-Founder of Novopyxis, an award-winning biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics and medical devices. Madhavi joins me today to discuss revolutionizing and democratizing skincare and beauty. She explains how Droplette solves the inefficiencies of topical drug application and describes how it avoids the side effects of common...2021-08-1631 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastFrom Childhood Dreams to 3D RealitiesJillian Northrup is the co-founder of Model No. Furniture, a company revolutionizing how furniture is designed, produced, and sold through the use of 3D printing―creating fully customizable and eco-friendly furniture. In addition to managing the daily operations, staffing, marketing, facilities, and sales and production at Model No., Jillian also serves as the COO and Co-Founder of Because We Can, a design-build firm. Jillian worked in the creative industry as a designer for Red Herring and Sephora before operating Because We Can and Model No. Jillian joins me today to discuss 3D printing and how it’s chan...2021-08-0930 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + MetaverseSandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On...2021-08-0247 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Male Perspective: Female FundingJonathan Abrams is an engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is also the Co-Founder and General Partner of 8-Bit Capital—an early-stage investment firm that invests in startups which connect businesses and people in new ways—and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Founders Den, a workspace and community for startups and investors in San Francisco. He has invested in over 50 startups, including AngelList, Slideshare, and Front, and has been a mentor at Techstars and The Founder Institute. Jonathan currently serves at Girls in Tech as a board member dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Jonathan join...2021-07-2633 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Female Perspective: Competing at the TopPriscilla Hung is President & Chief Operating Officer of Guidewire, a platform that helps property and casualty insurers engage, innovate, and grow. Priscilla is the head of the company’s operations worldwide and oversees product development, venture investments, and enterprise business operations. For over 30 years in the technology industry, Priscilla has served in different leadership positions, including operations, business development, and product marketing in both startups and public companies. Before joining Guidewire in 2005, she worked with companies such as Ariba, Sun Microsystems, and Uniface/Compuware. In addition to her role at Guidewire, Priscilla currently sits on the boards of Vonage an...2021-07-1934 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastFounder Journey: Funding, Community & Never Giving UpRebecca Clyde is a public speaker, LatinX founder, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai, a company that helps healthcare providers improve their engagement with patients through a HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered chat solution. She is a highly-regarded marketing leader and public speaker who has received several accolades. In 2020, she was included in the List of Most Influential Women in Arizona, while she was named the “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2018. In addition to her work leading Botco.ai, Rebecca serves as Board Member for Mentors International, an organization that seeks to end gene...2021-07-1234 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThinking Big for Small BusinessesGirls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the...2021-07-0531 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThe Freelance RevolutionOmayma Rashwan is the co-founder of tod-Z, a talent on-demand marketplace. As a freelancer, Omayma felt that she was being stifled by the competition and prejudice associated with the industry and teamed up with her husband and co-founder to revolutionize the freelance business. She believes that freelancers should have all the perks of full-time workers and feel liberated from the implicit bias associated with searching for talent in the online marketplace. Tod-Z strives to create a less pressurized, less stressful environment for freelancers that eliminates unconscious bias, using technology to level the playing field. Omayma joins me...2021-06-2829 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTransforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID FactorDr. Megan Greenfield has a Ph.D. in chemical and biological engineering with a background in biotech research. She is a Partner in Healthcare at McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, where she assists healthcare and tech companies in building strategies for revenue growth. In the past year, Megan has been a leader in helping private and public institutions navigate the COVID crisis by implementing accessibility to healthcare services and creating plans for economic recovery. Megan is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and was named a 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.2021-06-2125 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastSmart Venues & the Evolution of Digital + Physical WorldsMarina Saint-Lary is the Chief Solution Officer for Globant, where she has worked in various roles over the past seventeen years. Marina began her career in technology exploring the multiple facets of software development. Her background shaped her ability to effectively communicate with team members from all technology development areas and create a cohesive and collaborative experience. At Globant, she leads teams to develop efficient and sustainable digital journeys for their clients and reinvent the way they connect to customers. Marina is a staunch advocate for women in STEM and works with Globant to create opportunities and remove barriers...2021-06-1432 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + MetaverseSandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On...2021-06-0747 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastGrit, Hustle & Cafecito: Miami as an Emerging Tech CityChristine Johnson is the Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She has a passion for innovation economies and digital transformation and holds a BA from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Her work is focused on supporting the entrepreneurial landscape by fostering community growth through brokering relationships and leveraging resources. Christine has been involved in building and enhancing community ecosystems for more than ten years. She is the Strategic Advisor for Miami's Creative Industries initiatives and was selected as one of Miami's Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals for 2020 by Legacy Magazine. ...2021-05-3132 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow EdTech Trends are EvolvingAsha Choksi is the Vice President of Insights, Strategy, and Innovation at Pearson, one of the world’s leaders in providing high-quality learning experiences. Their goal is to improve the employability of individuals with the latest in education technology. As Vice President, Asha’s role is to head the company’s strategy and consumer research, portfolio management, and product marketing and innovation. She specializes in market research, quantitative research, customer insights, and management consulting. Before becoming Vice President, Asha served as Global Vice President for Market Research & Insights from 2016 to 2020. Asha joins me today to discuss how the Ed...2021-05-2430 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastTelling Better Stories with Data (+Authenticity)Asmirh Davis is the CSO and founding partner of Majority, a branding agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Asmirh grew up in Tennessee, and from an early age, had a deep interest in learning and a keen talent for writing. As she entered the professional world, she found that her intellectual curiosity and interest in human behavior formed a natural route to communications. She has had a successful career in marketing and communications in the Atlanta area for over eighteen years. In 2021, she partnered with Ohmid Farhang, Jorge Hernandez and Shaquille O’Neal to form Majority, which she describes as “an a...2021-05-1737 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastHow to Get a Kick*ss Job in Tech Right NowCarolyn Betts Fleming is the Founder and CEO of Betts Recruiting, an organization that helps innovative companies build a solid talent base. Specializing in recruiting for revenue-generating roles, Betts stands at the forefront of what’s happening in technology but is also at the helm of changing the future of staffing & recruiting. In addition to her work at Betts, Carolyn is devoted to leveraging her success for the good of many. She is a Pledger at Founders Pledge, which enables entrepreneurs and investors to give back to charity, and a Board Member at BUILD, a group that seeks to ig...2021-05-1029 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastThinking Big for Small BusinessesGirls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the...2021-05-0331 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastComing Up on the Girls in Tech PodcastWhat to expect in Season 2 of the Girls in Tech Podcast. 2021-04-2901 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastA New WorldBusinesses use Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to design products, to help customers make decisions, to train employees and more. But it won’t be long before VR and AR are a part of everyday life. What will that look like? You can help decide. In today's episode, Christine Cattano, Global Head of VR at Framestore, shares how VR and AR are creating a new world and how you can help build it. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2021-01-0521 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Domino EffectDomino's journey from a pizza company to a tech giant transformed its entire business — and set a new industry standard in food delivery practices. Today, it ranks among the world's top restaurant brands with more than 17,200 stores in over 90 markets. In this episode, we'll talk about how technology helped fuel Domino’s change with Lidia Pomana, Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Domino's Pizza. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-12-1517 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastEducation For AllThe global spread of COVID-19 has underscored the long-standing racial and socioeconomic inequalities across many industries and sectors. While education has long been thought of as the great equalizer, the relationship between poverty and educational disparities proves otherwise. In today's episode, inspiring EdTech leader Jessie Woolley-Wilson shares how DreamBox and the EdTech industry are using technology to provide high-quality learning opportunities for all. Produced by Tote + Pears Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-12-0125 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastBaby FoodPumpkin-spiced oats, coconut curry, Valencian paella. Getting hungry? With recipes that you would expect central to a sophisticated and well-traveled palate, Betsy Fore, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Tiny Organics, has a science-backed and research-driven mission to introduce young eaters to their first 100 flavors. She’ll share how tech and science are being used to make organic food more accessible across social and economic divides. Produced by Tote + Pears Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-11-1718 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastCars, Cars, CarsBy the year 2030, 1 in 10 cars will be driven by robots — yes, robots! As more driverless vehicles hit the road, the automotive industry is relying on tech to make our cars safer and more comfortable. Plus, as intelligent connected hubs, cars also will be able to serve as personal assistants. How will this improve our lives? Stephanie Cherrin, investor for Porsche Digital, shares how Porshe and the auto industry are investing in innovative tech. Produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-11-0324 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Housing MarketingA home is one of the biggest purchases many of us will ever make, and here in the States, it can be an overwhelming and cumbersome process that leaves you feeling left out. But not anymore, says our guest Annie Tang, the Designer Manager at Opendoor, a company using technology and innovation to put the power of buying and selling a home back in the hands of the customers. In this episode, Annie shares how she’s using user design to reshape an entire industry. Produced by: Tote + Pears Music by: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-10-2020 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Future of RetailIn a post-COVID-19 world, the brick-and-mortar retail model is even more in danger. What does the future of retail/shopping look like? How will companies use technology to manage inventory differently? How does technology provide consumers with a retail experience — from online stylists to sales associates? In this episode, we’ll explore the future of retail through the eyes of Sharmeelee Bala, Head of Global Engineering for End to End Supply Chain and Enterprise Data and Analytics, Gap Inc. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-10-0623 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastFemtechIn 2012, Ida Tin saw an opportunity to help women take control of their health, and founded Clue, now one of the most popular period-tracking apps in the world. For millions of women around the world, apps like Clue are vital to helping them understand their bodies — periods, fertility, menopause and more. In today’s episode, Ida discusses how data and technology can empower women and the future of femtech. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther2020-09-2230 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastTech for GoodThis beautiful world has over 7.5 billion people in it, but more than 2 billion of them don’t have safe, healthy, desirable housing and 1.2 billion are without access to electricity. What if we could change that by 2035? Do you think we could do it? What if we could also save the planet’s forests and create a future where people around the world have access to affordable, sufficient and healthy food? Pipe dream or absolutely possible? Well, this is the very real and bold vision of today’s guest, Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, which is funding projects to hel...2020-09-0827 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastTech Meets ArtThe storytellers behind your favorite Pixar movies — Toy Story, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Coco — are artists. But did you know they’re also scientists? Behind the scenes, they use math, science and code to create worlds that audiences can believe in. And as movie-making technology has advanced, these storytellers have been able to tell deeper and richer stories. Plus, notes today’s guest — Danielle A. Feinberg, Director of Photography for Lighting and Visual Effects Supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios — they’ve also discovered the opportunity for broader cultural representation in film. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears...2020-08-2527 min
The Girls in Tech PodcastThe Next IndustrialistsPrevious industrial revolutions launched the railroad and coal industries and sparked the growth of electricity and petroleum. Today, we are at the beginning of another industrial revolution, says today’s guest, Joanna Peña-Bickley, Head of Research & Design for Alexa Devices at Amazon and the founder of Designed By Us. As people demand change and solutions to problems, systemic design is crucial. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the world’s challenges and the role of systemic design in solving them. Episode produced by Tote + Pears Music by Adrian Dominic Walther2020-08-1128 minThe Girls in Tech PodcastIntroducing the Girls in Tech PodcastBig problems require big thinking — the kind of thinking that tech brings to the table. Tune in to the Girls in Tech Podcast for insightful conversations and stories about the evolution of tech — and how you can be a part of what’s next. In this episode, meet host, Zuzy Martin-Aly, and discover what you can expect from Season 1 of the Girls in Tech Podcast. Then, subscribe and watch for Episode 1 on August 11. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music is Written By: Stephen Keech Performed By: Fantoms Produced By: Stephen Keech2020-07-1301 min
As Told By Nomads421: Teresa Truda On The Future of Travel with BlockchainToday's episode is with Teresa Truda. Teresa is an entrepreneur and the expert in e-commerce. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of chozun 途赞 - an ecosystem for travelers to discover, book and access the best personalized local experiences & services powered by proprietary AI & Data Science, driven by crypto & the blockchain.She has been featured in The Age, Sky News and many other publications/ podcasts across Asia for successfully building chozun for Chinese outbound travel market and expanding it across 22 cities in Asia. In addition to that, she has been named one of the World's Top 10 Crypto Experts in 2018 by ...2018-11-2034 min
Masters SeriesBeginner's Guide to CryptocurrencyDo you know your bitcoin from your ethereum, litecoin or any other alt-coin? Cryptocurrency has been here for 10 years and while many of us struggle to understand exactly what it is, investors and businesses are using it more and more. Teresa Truda is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chozun, the world's first travel and loyalty ecosystem powered by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. With an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) only weeks away, Teresa explains the basics of cryptocurrency before introducing the concept of an ICO to raise capital for a business. Whether you're a bitcoin billionaire...2018-05-1718 min