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Founder's Mentality: The CEO SessionsFrom Sapling to Forest, Master Deliver and Develop: Nirav Tolia, CEO & Co-Founder, NextdoorWhat does it take to ‘refound’ a company that you started, this time in the public spotlight?In this episode, Jimmy Allen sits down with Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder and CEO of Nextdoor, to explore the art of reorientating a company without losing momentum. From balancing the pressure of quarterly results with the need to reignite innovation, to radically shifting his own leadership style, Nirav shares the hard choices, personal lessons, and community-first mindset guiding Nextdoor’s next phase. We’re also joined by Herman Spruit, CEO of 361 by FINCA and Advisory Partner a...
2025-11-1832 min
PASSION PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIESPrescription for Healing: Art for the Mind, Body & Soul with Dr. Vasu ToliaIn this week’s episode, Candice speaks with Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist turned artist, author, and advocate for creativity as a pathway to healing. After a long and fulfilling medical career, Dr. Vasu discovered a new purpose through painting, using art as a tool to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and nurture the soul.She shares her powerful story of transition, resilience, and self-discovery, revealing how the process of creating art became both her therapy and her mission. Through her journey, Dr. Vasu demonstrates that healing can happen beyond medicine and that creativity ha...
2025-10-3045 min
What's the Alternative? Meet the ManagerWhat's the Alternative? | Episode 26 | Riffing on Returns: A Structured Note Playbook with Vinay ToliaJoin Shana Orczyk Sissel, founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management, as she discusses the ins and outs of structured notes and buffer funds with Vinay Tolia, CEO of Marine Layer Advisors. In this episode of 'What's the Alternative Podcast,' learn about the growing trend of defined outcome vehicles in the investment space, including their complexities, risks, and proper uses. Discover how Vinay's background as a derivatives trader provides unique insights into optimizing structured notes for clients, and why younger advisors might have a different view on these products compared to older generations. This episode is a m...
2025-10-0759 min
Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in LifeDr Vasu Tolia: Medicine to MasterpiecesDiscovering and sharing the healing power of art.What happens when a distinguished physician with over 150 published papers walks away from a 40-year medical career? For Dr Vasu Tolia, an unexpected artistic awakening filled the void.Dr Tolia's story begins in Calcutta, where she grew up in an academically-driven household with little exposure to the arts. Her path to medicine was serendipitous, influenced by a friend who convinced her to take biology despite her inclination toward humanities. This "accidental doctor" went on to build an impressive career as a paediatric gastroenterologist in the United States...
2025-09-2919 min
The Inspired ChoiceFrom Medicine to Art: Vasu Tolia on Passion, Neurodiversity, and Career ChangeCaroline Biesalski welcomes Vasu Tolia, exploring his fascinating shift from medicine to art, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals. Vasu shares insights on discovering one's passion and offers practical steps for a career change. The conversation highlights his impactful art projects and installations, emphasizing the role coaches and mentors played in his journey. Listeners are guided on how to connect with Vasu online, along with special offers. The episode concludes with Vasu discussing his future goals and upcoming projects, leaving listeners with final thoughts and an inspirational message. Caroline wraps up with closing remarks.
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2025-07-3121 min
TBPNSurprise Visit From Martin Shkreli, Range Rover Launches New Logo, Timeline Reactions | Martin Shkreli, Joe Weisenthal, Joseph Krause, Nirav Tolia, Mike Knoop, Kyle Samani(01:19) - Timeline
(20:53) - Range Rover Launches New Logo
(29:07) - Martin Shkreli. Martin is an American entrepreneur and former pharmaceutical executive known for his work in biotechnology and hedge fund management. He co-founded the hedge funds Elea Capital, MSMB Capital Management, and the biopharmaceutical companies Retrophin and Turing Pharmaceuticals. Shkreli gained national attention during his tenure at Turing, and later faced legal issues related to securities fraud, for which he was convicted in 2017. Despite his controversial public image, he remains a notable figure in the biotech and finance communities.
(01:21:40) - Timeline
(01:36:11) - Joseph Krause, co-founder and CEO of Radical...
2025-07-183h 17
Your Radiant SpiritHealing Through Art with Dr. Vasu Tolia Healing Through Art with Dr. Vasu Tolia In this heart-opening episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist who has transitioned into a healing artist. After a distinguished medical career, Dr. Tolia transitioned into a vibrant second act—creating abstract and semi-abstract artwork that speaks to the mind-body connection and emotional resilience. Together, they explore how art functions as visual medicine, the neuroscience behind healing through creativity, and the profound impact of beauty in clinical spaces. Dr. Tolia also shares the story behind her award-winning COVID-inspired painting, how her work en...
2025-07-0936 min
Don't Retire...Graduate!Healing Through Art: How Dr. Vasu Tolia Transformed Her Life and CareerWelcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode is one that speaks directly to the heart of reinvention and the pursuit of passion long after the first chapter of your career has closed. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Vasu Tolia as my guest—a remarkable individual whose journey from a tenured professor of pediatrics at Wayne State University to a celebrated visual artist in Michigan encapsulates the very essence of what it means to “graduate” into your next act with purpose and joy.
Vasu’s story is extraordinary. After reaching the apex of her medical career as a physician, edu...
2025-06-2630 min
Persistence U with LizbethThe Neuroscience of Art: Dr. Vasu Tolia on Resilience, Creativity, and Giving BackDr. Tolia discusses the challenges of transitioning from a structured medical career to the creative freedom of art, how she merges her passion with purpose by supporting charities, and the therapeutic benefits of art for the brain.You Will Learn:1. How Dr. Tolia transitioned from medicine to art and found new meaning in life.2. The connection between art, neuroscience, and mental health.3. Why prioritizing creativity can strengthen resilience and improve well-being.Connect with Dr. Vasu Tolia:Grab your brain relaxation freebie HERE • Website: www.vasutolia.art• Newsletter Signu...
2025-04-0919 min
The Pursuit of Freedom84: Healing Through Creativity - A Doctor’s Journey to Artistic Freedom With Vasu ToliaIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former paediatrician and medical researcher who made the bold decision to leave her established career and pursue a life of creativity through art. We explore the intersection of medicine and creativity, how artistic expression can be a powerful tool for healing, and what it takes to embrace a second career later in life. Dr. Tolia shares how she overcame self-doubt, external criticism, and the fear of starting over, ultimately redefining her success on her own terms. Whether you're considering a big life change or simply want to tap i...
2025-03-3143 min
Soul-led Creative Women with Sam HortonThe Intersection of Art, Healing & Medicine | Vasu ToliaSend us a textFOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep47In this episode, Sam Horton is joined by Vasu Tolia—former pediatric gastroenterologist turned self-taught visual artist—whose journey from medicine to creativity reveals how deeply interconnected healing, science, and art truly are.Vasu shares how life events and a sense of incompleteness in her post-academic medical work led her to experiment with visual art, eventually discovering it as a profound tool for both personal and collective healing. From her early days dabbling in repr...
2025-03-3025 minSoul-led Creative Women with Sam HortonThe Intersection of Art, Healing & Medicine | Vasu ToliaSend us a textFOR EPISODE LINKS & MORE INFO VISIT: https://samhorton.co/blog/ep47In this episode, Sam Horton is joined by Vasu Tolia—former pediatric gastroenterologist turned self-taught visual artist—whose journey from medicine to creativity reveals how deeply interconnected healing, science, and art truly are.Vasu shares how life events and a sense of incompleteness in her post-academic medical work led her to experiment with visual art, eventually discovering it as a profound tool for both personal and collective healing. From her early days dabbling in repr...
2025-03-3025 min
Mastery UnleashedMU179: Dr. Vasu Tolia | Blending Medicine and Art: A Unique Perspective on Healing with Passion and PurposeOn this inspiring episode of Mastery Unleashed, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist who transitioned from a prestigious medical career to a thriving second act as an artist. Vasu shares her journey from medicine to art, exploring how creativity can be a tool for healing, self-expression, and resilience. ABOUT DR. VASUDr. Vasu Tolia, is a celebrated visual artist and physician whose work bridges art and healing. Her abstract and semi-abstract artworks are designed to inspire and soothe, making them ideal for therapeutic spaces. Her painting "The World U...
2025-02-2625 min
Preparedness ProFrom Stethoscope to Paintbrush: How Dr. Vasu Tolia Heals Through ArtWhat if healing wasn’t just about medicine, but also about color, creativity, and self-expression? Meet Dr. Vasu Tolia, a tenured pediatrician who swapped her stethoscope for a paintbrush—proving that healing doesn’t always come in the form of prescriptions. In this episode, we explore her fascinating journey from a high-stakes medical career to a flourishing second act as an award-winning artist.Dr. Vasu shares how art became her unexpected path to mindfulness, emotional resilience, and even scientific validation—because, yes, neuroscience backs up the power of creativity! We talk about how art can transform trauma, boost me...
2025-02-2531 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid AhmedE692 - Dr. Vasu Tolia - How to Transition from a High-Pressure Career to a Fulfilling Creative OutletIn this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Vasu Tolia.Dr. Vasu Tolia, a physician and acclaimed visual artist whose journey from healing patients to healing minds through her art is nothing short of inspiring.From being a tenured professor and pediatric gastroenterologist to an artist whose work is changing the way we think about healing, she continues to inspire. Her work, which blends the beauty of abstract forms with cultural heritage, has not only been celebrated nationwide but also featured by the CDC and the Washington Post.Dr. Tolia is passionate...
2025-02-1345 min
Passionate Painter Podcast00106 - Inspire and Heal Through Art with Vasu ToliaDr. Vasu Tolia is a former pediatric gastroenterologist who has embarked on a second act as an artist. Dr. Tolia's diverse life experiences filter through her art, and her knowledge of neurobiology influences her use of light, composition, and color. The captivating result conveys the tranquility and beauty of nature and the universe itself. Dr. Tolia has successfully incorporated charitable donations into her artwork sales and regularly contributes to three charities on her website. She is an inspiration. Read Vasu's bio, see her artwork, and get links from this episode at passionatepainterpodcast.com.#holisticart, #vasutolia, #passionatepainterpodcast, #healingart...
2025-02-0441 min
Vlogging PodHealing Art, Vasu ToliaVasu Tolia,MD embodies the spirit of thriving through reinvention. A former Professor of Pediatrics turned celebrated visual artist, Vasu creates vibrant acrylic and mixed media works that explore themes of transformation, healing, and human resilience. Her successful transition from medicine to art, marked by over 100 juried exhibitions and numerous accolades including the Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award (2024), exemplifies the potential for mid-life career changes. Tolia's unique background infuses her art with both scientific precision and emotional depth, resulting in works that not only captivate viewers but also support charitable causes. Her journey and art demonstrate that it's...
2025-01-3128 min
Life in Seven SongsFailing publicly and feeling at home with Nextdoor’s Nirav ToliaCofounder and CEO of Nextdoor, Nirav Tolia, looks back on his childhood in small-town Texas, and how an inner conflict about belonging may have led to him creating the first social network for neighbors. With his commitment to building community, it’s no surprise two of his seven songs include the words ‘home’ and ‘house’ in their titles.
Take me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
The Reflex – Duran Duran
World in My Eyes – Depeche Mode
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
If My Heart Was a House – Owl City
Con Te Partirò – Andrea Bocelli
Beautiful Day – U2
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2025-01-0732 min
Offline XpressionEpisode 11: Dr. Vasu Tolia - The intersection of art, medicine, and mental wellnessSend us a textJeff is joined by Dr. Vasu Tolia, retired pediatrican in gastroenterology, who has developed a second career as a visual artist. Dr. Tolia shares how the digital environment impacts both the physical and mental health of young people which she has witnessed firsthand. Her journey has led her to create arts specifically designed to promote peace and balance in our increasingly screen-dominated world. Dr. Tolia creates abstract and semi-abstract paintings that serve as visual anchors for mindfulness and emotional regulation, skills that are crucial for young people navigating today's digital landscape. Come join...
2024-12-1851 min
Respark Your LifeFrom Stethoscope to Paintbrush | Vasu Tolia "A job is what you are paid for. A calling is what you are made for." What would you do if you could leave everything behind to pursue your passion? We all dream of a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with our purpose. But how do you take the leap from a stable career into the unknown? What's holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Explore resilience, reinvention, and the search for true calling. A story of someone who transitioned from a high-profile career in medicine to becoming a celebrated visual a...
2024-11-2825 min
The Season of Self LoveEmbracing Creativity and Healing: A Conversation with Vasu ToliaHere’s a podcast episode description for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube based on the transcript: Episode Title: Embracing Creativity and Healing: A Conversation with Vasu Tolia Welcome back to The Season of Self-Love Podcast! I’m your host, Nyomi Banks, and I’m so excited you’re joining us today as we continue our journey through the Living Life Abundantly series. Today, we are honored to have a truly inspiring guest, Vasu Tolia, who transitioned from a successful career in medicine to becoming an artist, finding healing and purpose through her creative expression. In this episode, we explore how art can serv...
2024-11-2630 min
Design Your Legacy - Life LessonsFrom Stethoscope to Paintbrush: Dr. Tolia’s Legacy JourneyUnsure on where to start in your holistic legacy planning? Frustrated by the lack of support needed to clarify your vision for your personal legacy? Imagine turning that around in just six months. Get the coaching you need to define, develop and execute your legacy and design your plan with our expertise and insights. Get immediate access by subscribing to our website, www.designurlegacy.com, and tuning into our great podcast episodes! - Many people associate healing through medicine but what about healing through art, especially as you travel through public places such as airports, hospitals...
2024-11-2240 min
AdExchangerWhat's Next, With Nextdoor CEO Nirav ToliaWhen social media platform Nextdoor launched advertising in 2017, CEO Nirav Tolia declared it would be a $1 billion business by 2020. That didn't happen. Nextdoor generated $66 million overall in Q3 of this year, and Tolia chides himself for his hyperbole. But Nextdoor has an ambitious plan for advertising growth.
2024-11-201h 01
HaberinsaatiAna-Tolia Kadın Derneği Demokrasi için yürüdüAna-Tolia Kadın Derneği, Demokrasi İçin Birlikte Yaşama İnisiyatifinin Düzenlediği Miting ve Yürüyüşe Katıldı.Ana-Tolia Kadın Derneği, 14 Eylül Cumartesi günü Essen Altendorf Christus Kilisesi önünde başlayan "Demokrasiyi Birlikte Yaşama" inisiyatifinin düzenlediği miting ve yürüyüşe katıldı. Dernek, "ANA-TOLIA FRAUEN" pankartıyla yer aldığı miting alanında ve Altendorferstraße'deki yürüyüş konvoyunda, küçük gruplar halinde katılan tüm partiler arasında tek kadın ve tek göçmen derneği olarak öne çıktı.Etkinlikte inisiyatif sor...
2024-09-1401 min
The Gut DoctorFood as Medicine: Coffee with Vaishal Tolia, MDIs coffee really good for you? Good for your heart? Your liver? Your brain? How does coffee interact with your gut? In this episode of the Food as Medicine series, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Vaishal Tolia, Professor of Internal and Emergency Medicine at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Tolia answers these questions and more.
2023-11-0725 min
Remarkable Retail PodcastMaking Moves From Online to Physical Retail with Leap's Amish ToliaOur final episode recorded live in the MarketDial booth at the National Retail Federation's "Big Show" features Amish Tolia, co-CEO and co-founder of Leap, the innovative platform that enables digitally native brands to open physical stores more quickly and with lower risk than they could do on their own..In a wide-ranging discussion we learn about the inspiration for the concept, how it works and why brands like Naadam, Third Love, GoodLife, and Mack Weldon have chosen to partner with Leap. But first we discuss the latest retail news, including what Steve calls "vexing" reports o...
2023-02-2141 min
Ai Nerd - AI WITH ATTITUDEThinking Of Getting In Tech? Here's Your Sign! | Elizabeth Tolia | AI Nerd - AI With AttitudeWhy choose tech as your career path? You'll make lots of money! Well, aside from that, tech is never going anywhere, it will continue to advance with us. We invited Elizabeth Tolia of GetWITit National to talk about the perks and advantages of being in tech. You definitely will make up a decision by the end of this video whether or not you're ready to join the tech industry!
Find her at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-tolia-5ba68612a/
Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/getwitit-women-in-technology-elizabeth-tolia-cNuonTCwglW/
Website: https://getwitit.org...
2022-04-2710 min
PeregrinationAstropreneur and Space Politics with Ms. Pooja ToliaIn this episode, we have with us Ms. Pooja Tolia, Ph.D. candidate giving a good insight into her dream of converting Astronomy - a field of research into business and spreading more awareness about OuterSpace, with challenges that one will come across, and an overview of Space Politics and how one can pursue it.
If you like the episode share and follow us on our social media, reach out to us at www.nss-mumbai.org
Reach out to Ms. Pooja Tolia at https://www.thewanderingstargazer.com/
Until next time, Ad Astra!
2022-04-201h 08
Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIAVinay Tolia: Create the Life You WantIn this episode, Nathan and Vinay discuss: Being ready when opportunity unfolds The trap of setting conditions for your happiness Minimizing regrets in life Avoiding the burden of expectation Key Takeaways: Some people say that life is all about drive, setting goals, and attaining success but in life, opportunity can lead to doing something you didn't plan for but end up enjoying anyway. Don't fall into the trap of "I won't be happy unless I get ____". Putting conditions for your own happiness will only set you up for disappointment, discontentment, and unhappiness. Minimize your r...
2022-03-0220 min
getWITit | Women in TechnologyData SimplifiedOn this episode we are joined by Lauren Glass, Senior Data Engineer at Instagram. While teaching at boot camps, she realized she had a knack for simplifying complicated topics. This led her to pursuing a passion project of publishing her Data Mastery series of prep books covering SQL, Python, and one she is currently writing on Product Analytics.
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2021-04-1940 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyA New Way to ConnectOn this episode we have a tag team of guests! We are joined by Kevin Calloway, CTO at Muzik, and Sarah Heering, COO at Muzik. Muzik specializes in wearable devices built for culture by culture. Its products empower you to create, share, and inspire. Their initial product is VISION which is the world's first camera headphone.
Kevin and Sarah explain the inspiration behind it and how Muzik will change the way we share our lives.
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2021-03-2253 min
Built On PurposeFlowr Corporation CEO, Vinay ToliaBorn and raised in Michigan, Mr. Tolia attended the University of Michigan where he earned a BA in economics and BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering, He previously held roles with investment banking firms Peter J. Solomon Company and hedge fund Midtown Capital before co-founding Bengal Capital Trading LLC, a Chicago based hedge fund.
While at Bengal Capital, Vinay was an early investor in various US multistate operators (MSOs) as well as other ancillary cannabis companies.
In 2018 he left Bengal to become the CEO of the Flowr Corporation. Mr. Tolia led the company’s go-public fund...
2021-03-1954 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyReal Estate Listings for BlogsOn this episode we have Chelsea Clarke of BlogsForSale.co. Chelsea has extensive experience in Content Marketing and used her expertise to create a real estate marketplace for blogs and websites. BlogsForSale.co is a boutique brokerage and marketplace of quality established blogs and online businesses for sale. Chelsea explains how she got the inspiration to start this business and tactics for marketers.
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2021-03-0844 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyLive Video Made EasyToday we have Ashley Wali, VP of Product at Discuss.io. Over the past year we have all learned how critical video has become to our work. Face to face has transitioned to online video-based discussions. And Discuss.io is positioned to fulfill that need. It is an all-in-one qualitative consumer conversation platform that helps you understand your consumers.
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2021-02-2245 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyWomen in Cyber Security and InfrastructureOn this episode we have a special panel of women who all work in cyber security and online infrastructure. They all are involved with OSHEAN which stands for Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network. OSHEAN delivers carrier class optical transport, advanced IP-based networking and innovative cloud solutions to Community Anchor Institutions and the communities they serve. Founded in 1999, OSHEAN is a non-profit coalition of universities, K-12 schools, libraries, hospitals, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations dedicated to providing innovative Internet-based technology solutions for its member institutions and the communities they serve.
On the panel...
2021-02-0858 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyApprenticeships in TechToday we are joined by Evelyn Van Til, Apprentice Experience Program Manager at Apprenti. Apprenti empowers people to pivot into tech careers via apprenticeship. Evelyn's background includes working in higher education at The Ohio State University in program management for over a decade focused on recruitment, retention and & student success, serving as director of a tech bootcamp, as well as extensive experience in communication and marketing roles in retail as well as agencies like the Ohio Department of Education.
Apprenti is bridging the tech talent and diversity gaps, igniting a new paradigm to develop untapped talent and...
2021-01-251h 00
Brick & Mortar RebornPODCAST 35: Amish ToliaToday’s guest has a lot to say about how brands can accelerate and grow, even during a pandemic. Amish Tolia is the Founder and co-CEO of Leap, a company that works with a variety of different brands. This gives Amish a ringside seat to how brands and customers are changing and adapting to the current circumstances and where they might go in the future. Listen in to hear what Amish has to say about why he’s seen acceleration during the pandemic, what changes he’s seen in customer behavior, and how his company helps other brands grow.
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2021-01-1328 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyA Musician in ITToday we chat with Elisabeth Bohlmann, VP of Client Strategy at December Labs. Originally from Germany, Elisabeth is currently based in Uruguay and helps startups and enterprise companies refine their strategy for scale and continuous growth. A music lover at heart, she decided early on to not seek music as a profession and instead study Behavioral Economics. This gave her a springboard into Marketing and allowed her to move around to different locations. Elisabeth's story is another great example of why anyone with the interest and desire can make the move into IT.
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2021-01-1154 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologySeeing the Light in BusinessFor our last episode of the year we have an extra special episode! We have a full house and are joined by Amber Rush, Recruiting Manager at HMB and Teran Shaffer, Sr. IT Account Executive at HMB. HMB is a technology consulting firm and helps companies solve tough technology challenges so they can get back to business better than usual.
2020 has been a tough year for everyone but what goes down must also come back up. Amber and Teran both see the light at the end of the tunnel and businesses are striving ahead. They discuss why...
2020-12-2857 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyA Spark in Chemical Engineering Leads to a StartupOn our 50th episodes of getWITit we are joined by Vicki Knott, CEO & Co-Founder of Crux OCM. Crux OCM is a solution for the oil and gas industry and works within industry regulations to create a remote working environment, helping operators stay safe and ensuring operations continue even as the world changes. Based in Canada, Vicky's career as a Chemical Engineer led to meet her eventual Co-Founder, Roger Shirt. The two spontaneously jumped on an opportunity to attend a Techstars business accelerator program in Norway for 3 months. Tune in to learn more about how that experience was and where t...
2020-12-1457 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyStreamlining HR ReportingOn this episode we are joined by Tori Reichman, VP Commercial at Vault Platform. Tori has always enjoyed working with people and decided what better way to utilize her passion than by working in HR. Her career in HR had her jumping to different cities and eventually landing in the UK. As luck would have it, she settled in London and just as she was considering other opportunities she was contacted by the founder of Vault Platform. Listen in on how Vault Platform is making it easier for companies to handle reporting, especially in this new age of remote...
2020-11-3048 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyHairdresser to Co-founder | Tech Inspiration Can Be Found AnywhereEmma Rees is an Australian residing in London. She initially started her career as a hairdresser. Before there were smartphones she had an idea, which is commonplace now, for on-demand services. Together with her husband they started Deployed which turns Statements of Work into a delightful digital experience. Hear how her start as a hairdresser motivated her to create a solution for booking clients and eventually ignited her passion to be an entrepreneur.
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2020-11-1646 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyAugmented Reality in a New Remote WorldOn this episode we connect with Jackie Morehouse, Director of Operations at Kognitiv Spark. Kognitiv Spark's main product is RemoteSpark which is an industrial augmented reality tool for remote support. Jackie explains how RemoteSpark is helping workers be more productive and save companies time and money during a global pandemic.
Like a lot of the women we've featured on the podcast, Jackie got a late start in tech. She came from an education background but was able to transition her experience into employee training and kept going from there. So if you're not in tech now but...
2020-11-0252 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyDriving Business during a PandemicToday we chat with Monica Dominic, Executive Director Sales & Account Management at PSI. The majority of her experience was in sales and marketing and before transitioning into IT, all Monica knew about IT was how to spell it. But she didn't let that stop her and immersed herself in her role. Now during the pandemic, she has found ways to navigate and overcome the new rules of business.
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2020-10-1950 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyIoT in 3DOn this episode we chat with Angie Sticher. Angie is the CPO/COO of UrsaLeo, which provides 3D models of facilities that can display data from multiple sources. What does that mean? It allows industrial companies to see a 3D model of what is going on in their facility in real time.
UrsaLeo was started before Covid turned things upside down. Now that the pandemic has been upon us, UrsaLeo has been a big boost to companies having to work remotely.
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2020-10-0551 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyAI is Coming | Getting More Women Into Artificial IntelligenceToday we chat with Jennifer Bonine, CEO of AI Appstore which specializes in custom subscription technology bundles, leveraging an intelligent platform using a personalized ‘virtual research assistant’ to enhance corporate growth. Jennifer was the first female CEO of an Artificial Intelligence platform when she previously founded PinkLion AI.
Listen in to Jennifer's story about how she had her first business idea at 5 years old and how she's encouraging her daughter as well as many other children to get into entrepreneurship and AI.
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2020-09-2152 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyCreating a Digital Identification for the Music IndustryOn this episode of the podcast we are joined by Carlotta De Ninni, CEO of Creative Passport. Carlotta has an audio engineering background and found her way to the UK to continue her studies. While studying for her master's degree she was introduced to a research group where they were working on applying blockchain technology to music. This eventually led to her being offered the opportunity to lead Creative Passport which is a personalized ID for music makers.
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2020-09-0753 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyFusing Technology with TattoosWe have a very fascinating episode for you! Today we have Laura Schaack, Founder & CEO of Tattd. Tattd is a platform connecting tattoo artists and clients. In their words, "Tattd connects people to local tattoo artists perfectly tailored to their needs, while providing a platform for artists to market themselves to their ideal client."
We will dive into Laura's journey to founding Tattd. From initially pursuing a degree in Non-Profit Management, then getting into IT and helping startups, and finally deciding to pursue her idea. The official launch date of Tattd is Sept. 12, 2020. You can go their...
2020-08-2444 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyMaking a Career Change to Launch an All-Women Coding SchoolToday we have Katrina Walker, Founder & CEO of CodeOp. Originally from San Francisco, she now resides in Barcelona. She initially started her career as a social worker and later obtained a Master's in Cultural Anthropology. Then at age 30, while she had a great job she still had a desire to do something more. She had always had a passion for computers and technology and it was re-sparked when she was introduced to Google Analytics. That led to her attending a Data Science program in Barcelona and eventually led to her launching an all-women coding bootcamp. Katrina has had a...
2020-08-1045 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyFrom Singer to Founder: How Recording an Album Led to a StartupWe sit down with Juliana Meyer, Founder & CEO of Supapass. What is Supapass? As Juliana puts it, Supapass can "give a business their own Netflix in about 5 minutes." Supapass is focused on content-related businesses and can create a website and app very quickly.
As a teenager Juliana was in a band and prior to technology allowing you to easily make music in your bedroom, Juliana and her bandmates gained the DIY experience of recording an album and an introduction to running a business. Entrepreneurship is in her DNA as her grandparents were entrepreneurs as well. Juliana discusses...
2020-07-271h 05getWITit | Women in TechnologyMychelle Mollot | Chief Marketing Officer at SolaceOn this episode we are joined by Mychelle Mollot, Chief Marketing Officer at Solace. Mychelle is originally from Canada and currently residing there after having lived in numerous different places. She started her career in geophysics and made her way into the tech industry. She discusses her first eye-opening experience on how women are treated differently in the workplace while working in geophysics and how that led to her transition into the tech field.
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2020-07-1346 min
Data Protection Gumbo040: Season 3 - Episode 1: Niraj Tolia, CEO, Co-Founder of Kasten - Protecting Kubernetes: Boring, Simple, and Transparent - DP GumboNiraj Tolia, CEO/CoFounder of Kasten discuss how critical it is to protect data in Kubernetes the right way.
2020-06-3032 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyKristina Robinson | VP of IT Client Services and Engineering at Cardinal HealthOn this episode we welcome back Kristina Robinson, VP of IT Client Services and Engineering at Cardinal Health. Kristina was a guest on Episode 8 where she discussed the journey to success for women in leadership includes the proper connection with others. Returning to the show in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, she describes the challenges she faced as well as coordinating the move of her fellow co-workers to working from home. She also discusses how she finds a balance between work and leisure during this unprecedented time.
cardinalhealth.com
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2020-06-3051 min
ModernEnterpriseStateful Applications in Kubernetes with Niraj Tolia, CEO, Kasten.ioIn this episode of Modern Enterprise Podcast, I spoke with Niraj Tolia, CEO of Kasten.io on whether Kubernetes is ready for stateful applications, Day 2 operations with Kubernetes, Serverless technologies, the open source licensing debate in the industry and more.
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2020-06-1635 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyMindset Shifts to Release Tension and Come Back to Center Workshop with Sarah BrodyLife Coach, Sarah Brody, led an interactive journaling workshop for Cleveland getWITit where she talked with attendees about focusing more on things that are within your control, and how to 're-shift' your mindset to think about what 'things' are within your control differently.
sarahbrodycoaching.com
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2020-06-0940 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyPath to Tech: A Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion with Women in TechCleveland's getWITit (Women in Technology) Chapter is excited to continue our virtual event series with a panel filled with some incredible women in tech. These women prove that you don't have to be able to code to be a woman in tech. Join us as we chat with these inspiring ladies about the journeys that led them to a career in technology.
Meet your Panelists:
Nicole Capuana - Lead Product Strategist @ Level20, Progressive Insurance
Dara Adkison - Database Administrator, Consultant
India Dupre - Client Services Supervisor @ FormFire
Lauren Zink - Security Training and Awareness Program Manager...
2020-05-0400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyAgile in a Tech World and How It Can Be Used to Improve your Day to Day with Jaime ValoreWe have a different format for this episode. Instead of the usual interview, today we have a Zoom presentation by Jaime Valore. This episode contains the audio portion of the presentation. If you would like to view the full presentation along with Jaime's slides, click here or on the Youtube link below.
Jaime Valore, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, was introduced to Agile four years ago. Her Agile journey has led her to great success by incorporating this mindset into all aspects of her life. As a Senior Scrum Master/Coach for Hyland Software, Jaime has built...
2020-04-2700 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyThe Accidental Path to TechToday we chat with Carlee Niec, VP of Customer Experience at Pattern89. If you were to ask someone to name the top 5 tech companies today, three of those will likely be companies Carlee has worked at. Carlee began her career in marketing and accidentally fell into one of the biggest tech companies there is, Google. She later went on to work at two more household tech names. She has since left those big names and made the move from the big city of Chicago to Indianapolis.
Carlee explains how she got her start at these tech giants a...
2019-12-1600 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyThe Technological Seasons of RetailTo the average consumer, it is simple enough to click on an item, add to cart, and wait for it to arrive at your doorstep. But there is a lot more going on behind the scenes than you realize. Today we chat with Jennifer Drake-Finegold, Sr. Scrum Master at The Gap. Jennifer explains what goes on from the moment you see a product on their webpage to packing, shipping, and delivery.
linkedin.com/in/jdrakefinegold
corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/news/technology
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2019-12-0200 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyThe Extraordinary Path from Opera Singer to Technical RecruiterToday we chat with Elizabeth McConnaughey, Technical Recruiter at Beam Dental, where she handles all sourcing, recruiting, and placement of technical professionals on their product and engineering teams. Liz is a trained opera singer and eventually found her way to the complete opposite spectrum of recruiting. She details what sparked her interest in recruiting, the humble origin of Beam Dental, and how Beam has evolved from a smart toothbrush to a corporate benefits company.
beam.dental
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2019-11-1800 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyLearning to Be AgileOn this episode we are joined by Carina Silfverduk, Agility Practice Lead at CAS (a division of the American Chemical Society). Carina runs the local Columbus, Ohio chapter of Women in Agile as well as organizing the monthly Meetup group, and also helps organize the Business Agility Midwest conference. Carina reveals how she juggles all of her different roles and why she loves agile and encouraging more women to pursue a career in business agility.
businessagilitymidwest.com
womeninagile.org
meetup.com/WiA-Columbus
linkedin.com/in/silfverduk
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2019-11-0400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyThe Trials and Tribulations of Launching a ConferenceWe are joined by Brian Link, Agile Transformation Coach at LeanDog, Charles Kennedy, VP/Sr. IT Service Delivery Manager at Huntington National Bank, and Bart Weaver, Enterprise Agility Coach at Nationwide. This trio are passionate about business agility and decided it would be a brilliant idea to launch an agility-focused conference in the heart of the Midwest Silicon Valley, Columbus, Ohio. But as is usually the case, great ideas are not always the easiest.
Learn about the struggles they had to overcome and why they felt the time was right to to put this conference together.
businessagilitymidwest.com
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2019-10-0700 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyCar Dealerships to Coding | The Risks and Rewards of Career TransitionsAfter working in the auto industry for over a decade, Alison and Jordan Fisher decided it was time to leave the “no holidays” schedule of car dealerships and pursue a rewarding and Monday to Friday work week in the IT world. They describe their experiences in coding bootcamps and getting their first IT job, along with some surprising workflow similarities between the auto industry and IT.
linkedin.com/in/alison-fisher
linkedin.com/in/jordantfisher
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2019-09-2300 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyEmotional Intelligence in Tech | Understanding the Human Side of TechnologyWe are back after taking a week off for Labor Day! We are joined by Izzy Elwyn, Software Developer and Team Lead at ScriptDrop, who founded the Columbus Tech EI Meetup. She initially planned on becoming a librarian but stumbled into tech by way of a warehouse distribution company and learned why it is critical to involve emotional intelligence in technology.
What exactly is EI in tech? It is all about exploring the human side of technology and the Meetup seeks to openly address the nebulous and nuanced issues of imposter syndrome, ego traps, depression, confidence, and...
2019-09-0900 min
cloud2030Niraj Tolia on Kubernetes, Stateful Applications, and Day 2 Data Management ChallengesJoining us this week is Niraj Tolia, Co-Founder and CEO, Kasten. He talks about his company's focus on the cloud-native ecosystem and how Kasten is tackling Day 2 data management challenges to help enterprises confidently run stateful applications on Kubernetes. In particular, they have developed a unique application-centric approach to help operations teams with their backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and cross-cluster and cross-cloud mobility requirements.
Before starting Kasten, Niraj was the Senior Director of Software Engineering at EMC/Maginatics and was responsible for the CloudBoost family of data protection products. Prior to EMC’s acquisition of Maginatics, he was a founding me...
2019-08-2432 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyEngaging in Your Local Tech Community with Warner MooreWarner Moore is a strategic technology leader and manager with a background in web operations and information security. He got his start in technology back in the ‘90s with BBS and UNIX systems. Then as the World Wide Web started developing and websites became cool, he got his first taste of coding with BASIC and PERL.
Nowadays he is heavily involved in the Columbus tech community, helping with Ohio Linux and DevOpsDays to name a few. He is an extremely busy person and does not spend any leisure time keeping up with the current trending TV shows so...
2019-08-1900 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyGetting Your Start on the Speaking Circuit with Cassandra FarisIn this episode we sit down with Cassandra Faris, Innovation & Product Evangelist at AWH. Cassandra is a veteran speaker, getting her start speaking at a cloud computing conference called Cloud Develop and then getting her big break in front of 2,500 people at CodeMash.
She provides tips and advice on public speaking so you can feel confident doing your first talk and how to find places and events to get your start on becoming a world traveling speaker!
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2019-08-0500 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyIT Experience Fuels Career MatchmakerRecently, I interviewed Angie Buccilli, a remarkable woman in tech, an experienced Talent Specialist, and an amazing Career Matchmaker. Angie and I have a common thread: we have each recently started a new business. Yes! Listen right here for details about the launch of my new business!
References
Angie Buccilli TEKsystems HMB Bold Penguins Sue Johnson getWITit Product Delivery Group Elizabeth Tolia
2019-07-2200 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyRecruiting Women in TechAs we approach the exciting WITcon2019 Conference in September, we want to explore and share some of the top tips from the getWITit 2018 Conference for recruiting women to technology careers. Join Angela Lopez as she interviews Tracy Hedderly and Chuck Xenakis from JPMorgan Chase.
References:
Angela Lopez Tracy Hedderly Chuck Xenakis J.P. Morgan Code: Debugging the Gender GapCourse Report
2019-07-0800 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologySlalom: New Strategies to Move the Needle for Women In ITSlalom and Slalom Build give women in IT confidence that what Slalom does for them will bring their success. At Slalom, women employees feel a sense of importance, belonging, growth, connection, and cooperation. Hear firsthand from Sharon Lynch, Managing Director of Slalom Build.
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Slalom Slalom Build Mike Cowde, President Ian Cook Sharon Lynch, Managing Director, Slalom Build Slalom: Build as a Service Blog Posts on Solution Ownership Women's Leadership Network, WLN AWS Certification Slalom Hackathons Case Studies at Slalom
2019-06-2400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyElizabeth Tolia's Top Secrets to IT SuccessElizabeth Tolia describes how she transitioned into the exciting world of IT. After several degrees and a career in the hospitality business, Elizabeth took the leap into the IT industry and loves it! Discover all the exciting steps for your success…
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Daniel Greenleaf Elizabeth Tolia ElizabethTolia.comElizabeth Tolia blog getWITit PodcastgetWITit girlCON Columbus getWITit ConferenceCleveland getWITit ConferenceBronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland BravoBDI, Bravo Development, Inc. BRIO in Houston Fawcett Center Angela LopezScrum.orgJim Sa...
2019-06-1000 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyNesco Resource Recruiting Produces Strong CareersNesco Resource is a national firm that has been in business for 50+ years. This top employment agency offers candidate and client services in Administration, Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional positions. Need a career change? Follow the advice of two top professionals for your job success!
Resources
Nesco Resource Will Burns DeWyan Allen Nesco Resource Job Search Nesco Staffing Services Will Burns testimonials at LinkedIn DeWyan Allen testimonials at LinkedIn getWITit Podcast Episode 19 Jennifer Carlson Apprenti Careers Tech Elevator – Ka...
2019-05-2700 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyImpact Your Career with Incredible Tech TrainingToni Cunningham, Leader, Motivator, Workforce Development Professional, and REBOOT Strategist believes each tech-trained person changes the trajectory of family life, community, and the world. Discover the game-changing skills that will impact your career.
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Toni CunninghamPer ScholasColumbus Per ScholasLewie MillerJohn StookeyBizTech Non-Profit AwardContact Pre ScholasOhio Attorney General's officeAmerican Electric PowerMike MorrisHDOTgetWITitgirlCON
2019-05-1300 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyApprenticeship with Tech Career to FollowDo you desire a tech apprenticeship tailored specifically for you? Plus, would you like to immediately step into a tech position after completing an apprenticeship? Jennifer Carlson, Founder and CEO of Apprenti, gives you the details and how to apply.
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Apprenti Jennifer Carlson Kevin Gadd Apprenti Blog Apprenti LinkedIn Apprenti Twitter Microsoft Amazon J.P. Morgan Chase Zillow Java Python Azure Uber IBM
2019-04-2900 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyTeleworking: Would You Accept Lower Pay?Last year, during the 2018 Columbus getWITit conference on 9/12/2018, I chatted with Cyndi Thomas, CEO of Complexus. As one of our speakers, Cyndi had flown in for the day from her coastal hometown just before Hurricane Florence. Listen about Cyndi's career in technology and her ideas regarding equal pay, teleworking, and more.
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Cyndi Thomas Complexus Columbus getWITit ConferenceUpper Arlington Public Library Reference Department Oliver Hazard Perry War of 1812Ryan Frederick shrm.org WAIP, Washington Academic Internship Program Ohio State John Glenn College of Public Affairs
2019-04-1500 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyAgile and Scrum: More Than a StandupWhen it comes to Agile and Scrum, many think that all that is required is having team standups. Would you like to know what Agile and Scrum really mean? Today, you can hear inside information from two Certified Scrum Masters, right here on the getWITit Podcast!
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Scrum Agile Kristin Sammons Jim Sammons Katie Toopes Dan Greenleaf OhioHealth Cardinal Health Safelite Auto Glass The Path To Agility ConferenceSPC for SAFe Expeed Software scrum.org/resources/what-is-scrum agilenutshell.com cprime.com
2019-04-0100 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyDiscover Your Voice in IT at getWITit.orgThe president of the getWITit Columbus Chapter, Michelle Harris, explained the heart of getWITit when she stated that because of getWITit, women can now say, "I belong." Our diverse organization guides women through the challenge of learning how to use and assert their voices professionally, positively, and in a timely course of action.
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Michelle Harris Amanda Lange Michelle Harris Terri Bettinger Maureen MetCalf NPR Chris JuddgirlCON getWITit Elizabeth Tolia
2019-03-1800 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyEngage, Empower & Educate in TechnologyYou can reach your career success with high-quality organizations that are enabling, empowering, and educating women to thrive in the field of technology. Learn how you can engage these tech opportunities with Elizabeth Tolia and Terri Bettinger.
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Terri BettingerExpeed SoftwareMuskingum UniversityCOBOLBank OneJ.P. MorganCiti GroupSTEMAngela LopezElizabethTolia.comgetWITit Youth ConferenceChris VolpeMultivariousChristopher JuddManifest SolutionsRaspberry PiIdea FoundryInvention LeagueWired D...
2019-03-0400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyInside Agility Partners: How They Can Help You Succeed!Agility Partners in Columbus, Ohio provides IT solutions, resourcing, consulting, staffing, and recruiting for startups, nonprofit organizations, and leading corporations. The Agility Partners professionals bridge the gap in contract-to-hire, direct-hire contingent search, temporary staffing, and retained executive search needs.
Resources:
Agility Partners Agility ConnectAlan Kutasy Robert Moyer Beth Hubbard Carly Nauer Lauren McCuen Deborah Day Susie Isphording Dustin Allen Stanley Black & Decker Ruby on Rails software DevOps Karlie KlossKode With Klossy Mark Graydon Graydon Media, LLC ...
2019-02-1800 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyGo Get the World!!Amanda Way is a founding member and the President of ScriptDrop, a start-up scaling prescription delivery-through-technology organization. Also, Amanda is a founding member and the Vice President of Go Get The World. Go Get The World is a foundation that empowers women to realize their dreams and encourages them to create new ideas through meaningful events, content, and scholarship funding.
Resources:
Amanda Way
ScriptDrop
Go Get The World
Nick Potts
Rev1 Ventures
Larry Scott
Matt Brennessel
Derek Schneider
2019-02-0400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyPathways for women in Data ScienceThis week, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Kevin Croxall, Director of Data Science at Expeed Software. We discussed the ratio of women in Data Science, pathways for women to join this industry, and how women solve problems differently than men. Join us because you will also laugh and enjoy hearing the humorous side notes we both shared…
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Dr. Kevin Croxall
Expeed Software
NASA flights
SOFIA telescope
Dr. Kelly Denney
Radiology Partners
Illumination Works
Ohio State University
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2019-01-2200 min
Thinking Outside The BudVinay Tolia, CEO at The Flowr CorporationVinay Tolia is the incoming CEO, pending regulatory approval, of The Flowr Corporation, a Health Canada Licensed Producer that cultivates ultra-premium nin-irradiated cannabis. An early investor in Flwor and former advisor to the company, Mr. Tolia is the managing member of Bengal Capital Trading LLC, a derivatives trading firm with a focus on listed equity options, and previously held roles with investment banking firms Peter J. Solomon Company and hedge fund Midtown Capital. Mr. Tolia attended the University of Michigan where he obtained a BA in economics and BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering. Hosted by...
2019-01-2233 min
Mother Honestly PodcastMiscarriages, Surrogacy and Keeping Ambition afloat with Anuja ToliaGrab your tissues mama, this weeks episode is extremely raw and vulnerable as we sit down with Jewelry Designer and new mama Anuja Tolia and discuss her beautifully heartbreaking road to motherhood. Post marriage Anuja made her way back to Detroit with her new husband and starting to plan for their family. The mystery absence of ovulation followed by an unfortunate miscarriage, Anuja knew there was more to the story. A fixer at heart, Anuja continued to forged ahead with her pregnancy plan, with another devastating loss on the horizon. Anuja was broken. After marching in and out of se...
2019-01-1641 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyEntrepreneur & Inclusion ProgramsAlicia Oddi
Senior Director, Entrepreneur & Inclusion Programs at Rev1 Ventures
Alicia Oddi currently serves as Director of Entrepreneur Programs at Rev1 Ventures. Alicia has over 16 years' experience in program development, project management, & community relations.
Entrepreneur startups involving diverse teams perform better. This is the belief of Alicia Oddi, Senior Director of Entrepreneur and Inclusion Programs of Rev1 Ventures. Stats in mid-year 2018 revealed that around 45% of clients were women, and their portfolio companies included 23% of women leaders. Rev1's entrepreneur startups score in diversity and inclusion with about 50% at each stage of the pipeline. Much of Rev1's diversity and inclusion...
2019-01-0700 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyCybersecurity and womenConnie Matthews | Vice President of Sales at The Rubicon Advisory Group
Connie Matthews believes that women can make a difference, be passionate, and have all the things that are important to them. The best description of Connie was spoken by Doug McCollough, CIO of the City of Dublin, Ohio. Doug told Connie: "We don't need more women to think like men. We need women to think like women. One of the things I love about you the most is, you are very much a woman, but you know when to push and when to pull. You're very influential in this...
2018-12-1700 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyStartupsLarry Scott, Solutions Architect
Have you explored the idea of becoming a solutions architect, or have you asked, "What in the world is a solutions architect?" Larry Scott, our guest on today's getWITit Podcast, is a solutions architect at XSPED Software. He explains his role, responsibilities, and his journey to success.
Larry is a big fan of getWITit Podcast. He and Elizabeth are business associates, and they also share a great sense of humor. Elizabeth describes Larry as "not the normal introverted IT guy." In this fun and inspiring episode, Elizabeth and Larry share tech...
2018-12-0300 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyJourney to Success for Women in ITKristina Robinson, IT Vice President of Cardinal Health, believes the journey to success for women in leadership includes the proper connection with others. "You have to be able to make connections with people and be yourself." Find out more in this getWITit Podcast episode with Elizabeth Tolia, your host.
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Kristina RobinsonCardinal HealthState University of New YorkClarkstongetWITit PodcastElizabeth Tolia
2018-11-1900 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyScrummasters x 2Divyangna Singh
Driving Digital Transformation
Columbus, Ohio
As a recovering MBA, I specialize in bridging the gap between business and technology. I've consulted in multiple countries and industries providing project and product leadership for complex enterprise level technology initiatives. I love defining data and value driven strategies for business and digital transformation in today's evolving technology landscape. I can deliver sustainable results by managing distributed teams and influencing corporate leadership to implement Agile as a mindset rather than a methodology.
In my time off, I provide skill based volunteer services to organizations working towards social change and economic empowerment. I've...
2018-11-0500 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyCoding Classes, Conferences, and TransitionsCoding classes at Tech Elevator have a large percentage of females regularly enrolled. The driving pioneers are those women who graduate, succeed, and are now in the workforce. As a result, they are inspiring more women to do the same.
Reference Links:
Kalyn Breneman Tech Elevator Tech Elevator software development courses Anthony Hughes Tech Elevator Pathway Program CIRR Tech Elevator Events Women, Wine, and Web Design Rev1 Katie Detore Elizabeth Tolia getWITit Podcast show Angela LopezgetWITit Women in Tech: the...
2018-10-2200 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyCode and WomenBrian Forsythe | Software Craftsman, Test Driven Design Coach, Extreme Programmer
Teacher at We Can Code It
2018-10-0800 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyGaming and Girls!Guest: Chris Volpe
President of Multivarious. Founder/Executive Director of GDEX. President/Founder of Ohio Game Developer Association
Every year, the rate of women developers and women game designers is increasing exponentially! In 2018, the ratio of those who play games was 50/40, men/women, which is a vast difference from a decade ago. Gaming development for women as a career is definitely on the rise! Learn more...
References in this getWITit Podcasts episode:
Chris VolpeMultiVarious GamesGDEX ExpoCOGG - The Central Ohio Gamedev GroupA...
2018-09-2400 mingetWITit | Women in TechnologyOpportunities Unlimited for Women in Technology
Encouraging women and young women in under-represented populations to be involved in IT is the mission of Eva Bradshaw and NCWIT. Eva has worked in the technology field for 30 years, so she knows first-hand that this is an amazing and rewarding career! The goal is to get as many women to join the technology world as possible. Making huge impacts on the world while also making significant salaries is worth checking out this podcast!
References in this getWITit Podcasts episode:
Eva Bradshaw
NCWIT, National Center for Women & Information Technology
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