The Girls in Tech Podcast
Tech is part of every modern industry, from finance to energy to hospitality. In the Girls in Tech Podcast, we discuss the ways tech is always evolving across every industry — while helping the world evolve too. Listen in, get inspired, and learn how you can use your skills to create the change you want to see in the world. Join our host, Teresa Truda, as she explores the evolution of tech through interviews with people developing solutions that are shaping our future.
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Girls in Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8 – Dalia Feldheim
04/23/2023
Girls in Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8 – Dalia Feldheim
From 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 brains are wired to listen for negativity five times louder than positivity. Why you should focus on your strengths instead of your opportunities. The moment that Dalia realized that she was in the business of empowering women. Why the act of trying something new pushed her to get out of a toxic work environment. Connect with Dalia Feldheim: And for more inspiring conversations with women in tech, follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If this episode hit the right notes for you, please leave us a review.
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Girls In Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7- Dr Swatee Singh
03/23/2023
Girls In Tech Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7- Dr Swatee Singh
Meet 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 turning it into revenue and business value. Why specialising in a skill isn’t limiting, but often transferable across multiple industries. What you can do in a room to make sure all voices are heard. This is a timely conversation if you’re ruminating on specialising in a niche area of tech, but also for anybody interested in how a leader actively makes room for more women at a table with up-and-comers waiting in the wings. Connect with Swatee Singh And for more inspiring conversations with women in tech, follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If this episode hit the right notes for you, please leave us a review.
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6 Shelli Pavone
02/23/2023
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6 Shelli Pavone
Meet 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 clinical trials, and more medical providers with diverse perspectives. The benefit of naivety when starting a business. The challenges of building a tech product from the ground up, and how you can overlook simple things like including an unsubscribe option! The importance of building a network and finding other people who work in STEM. This is a great episode to listen to if you’re starting out your career in STEM, or planning a career transition in the future. Our discussion with Shelli will give you some interesting points to mull over, while bolstering your confidence and love of innovation. Connect with Shelli Pavone: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5 String Nguyen
01/24/2023
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5 String Nguyen
Meet 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 great episode to listen to if you’re passionate about Web3, content creation, blockchain, and how to be authentic in your career. Connect with String Nguyen: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4 Marva Bailer
12/13/2022
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4 Marva Bailer
Meet 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 starting out in tech. Connect with Marva Bailer: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3 Brandi Riggins
11/27/2022
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3 Brandi Riggins
Meet 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: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 Sandy Carter
10/25/2022
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 Sandy Carter
Meet 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: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1 Alyssa Carson
09/26/2022
Girls in Tech Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1 Alyssa Carson
Meet 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! Connect with Alyssa Carson: And if you’d like to hear more inspiring conversations with women in tech, be sure to follow the Girls in Tech podcast and connect with us on our social channels: | | | If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and let us know!
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Founder Journey: Funding, Community & Never Giving Up
04/18/2022
Founder Journey: Funding, Community & Never Giving Up
Rebecca 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 generational poverty through mentoring and vocational training. Rebecca joins me today to share her journey as a woman of color in entrepreneurship and technology. She describes her beginnings in the tech industry and explains how communities like Girls in Tech allowed her to connect with her co-founder. She shares her vision for healthcare around the world and discusses how Botco.ai seeks to transform the way the healthcare industry serves consumers for the better. She also highlights the different challenges women face in venture capitalism and underscores the power of believing in your idea. “It’s all about creating a space where people can come together, collaborate, share ideas, and grow and mentor each other. That’s how the magic happens.” - Rebecca Clyde This week on Girls in Tech: How Rebecca’s childhood upbringing gave her an appreciation for discovery and curiosity Her journey in tech and her road to becoming the co-founder of Botco.ai How Rebecca took her business training from college and applied it to the engineering realm A meeting of minds and how Girls in Tech allowed Rebecca to connect with her future co-founder The Botco.ai origin story and how they serve the healthcare industry Rebecca’s passion for AI and what she envisions for healthcare and the world How AI can impact healthcare and how the tech industry can help consumers be more comfortable with using it The “snowball” effect in AI and technology and the difference between companies in the “pre-seed” and “seed” stages The consumerization of healthcare and how COVID-19 forced the industry to adopt technology The double standards Rebecca faced in the venture capital community and the challenges of being a Latinx female founder in the tech industry Rebecca’s advice for other founders at the early stages of their businesses The power of cultivating a community Connect with Rebecca Clyde: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Thinking Big for Small Businesses
04/11/2022
Thinking Big for Small Businesses
Girls 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 Edelman Laureate for Analytics Innovation, and has been recognized as one of Forbes’ 2016 Digital Influencers and Onalytica’s Top 100 for Cloud and IoT. Sandy joins me today to highlight the power of expressing yourself and sharing your ideas to the world to change history. She reveals the skills people need to grow in the technology industry and discusses the power of curiosity and asking questions. She explains why women need to prepare for, spot, and seize growth opportunities and describes why women need to support each other. She also shares her journey as a changemaker in the tech industry and underscores the value of having people who support you in changing the world. “If you have all these ideas and don’t express them, you wouldn’t be able to change history. Finding your voice empowers you to create change.” - Sandy Carter This week on Girls in Tech: The powerful moment of finding your voice and expressing it Sandy’s journey to becoming a changemaker in tech and her role at Amazon Web Services How technology is changing businesses and industries How Amazon Web Services supports small businesses on a global scale The important role of small businesses in the public sector How the public sector saw the power of cloud computing in the midst of COVID-19 Technology’s transformative power in the world How Amazon Web Services partners with local cultures to serve needs that are different from the needs of the western world The skills individuals need to prosper in technology The power of curiosity and why people need to hone their problem-solving skills How to keep your curiosity alive What it takes to work on a global scale and make the world a better place Preparing for growth opportunities and managing the imposter syndrome The difference between a mentor and a sponsor The role of mothers in Sandy’s life and how their lessons impacted her Why women need to help each other Resources Mentioned: by Amy Wilkinson Connect with Sandy Carter: Book: Book: Book: Book: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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The Freelance Revolution
04/04/2022
The Freelance Revolution
Omayma 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 today to discuss how technology can be used as a powerful tool to remove implicit bias in business. We discuss the positive impact of COVID on the freelance world and why so many are migrating toward permanent remote work environments. Omayma explains the mission of tod-Z and how she was inspired to create a democratized freelance industry. She also offers valuable advice for those interested in becoming freelancers and shares what she believes are currently the most sought-after positions. “The more the organization, or the more the ecosystem for working independently is embraced, the more the freelancers will evolve.” - Omayma Rashwan This week on Girls in Tech: How technology can be used to remove unconscious bias Why freelance has become so popular Why Omayma wanted to democratize the freelance industry Which jobs are most in-demand at the moment What tod-Z does and how it works Advice for those going into freelance The tech scene in Egypt and how it is evolving How the move to more remote work has revolutionized the freelance industry Connect with Omayma Rashwan: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Transforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID Factor
03/28/2022
Transforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID Factor
Dr. 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. Megan joins me today to discuss her role at McKinsey & Company and how she was influenced by her mother’s career as a pharmaceutical tech to pursue a career in science and healthcare. She shares insights into the world of data fluency, how to use it effectively and how it can affect your business strategies. She discusses the role of COVID in the healthcare industry and how telehealth has helped to create more equity in access. Megan breaks down mRNA vaccines, how they work and why they are such an exciting innovation for the future. She also shares her thoughts on the role of women in technology and her top advice for those hoping to break into the field. “Always try and find those people that can really support you and push you. Not just make it easy, but really give you the feedback you need to grow.” - Dr. Megan Greenfield This week on Girls in Tech: How COVID influenced technology in the healthcare industry What data fluency means and how to use it effectively How to avoid confirmation bias when analyzing data Why thinking outside the box can create a more comprehensive set of data Why telehealth is a vital innovation for increasing access and equity in care What the mRNA vaccines are and how they work Why you should always define your goal when using data to evaluate a strategy What motivated Megan to get involved in science and healthcare Megan’s three pieces of advice for furthering your career in science and technology Why finding a mentor is vital for career growth Connect with Dr. Megan Greenfield: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Smart Venues & the Evolution of Digital + Physical Worlds
03/21/2022
Smart Venues & the Evolution of Digital + Physical Worlds
Marina 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 for those hoping to enter the tech arena. On today’s show, Marina and I discuss the future of smart arenas and the possible applications for that technology in everyday life. Marina shares her experience as a woman entering the tech world and why she believes it was invaluable for her to explore all the avenues in software development. She shares her experiences as a leader at Globant and why she’s excited about the possibilities for digital transformation through smart technology. We discuss the role of women in STEM and Marina shares some of the key things she thinks women should be doing to push and innovate the industry. Marina also offers insight into the role of loyalty in technology and why it is invaluable for companies offering a digital experience. “Smart venues are a lot of things. There’s a magic component to it. It’s participation, it’s data.” - Marina Saint-Lary This week on Girls in Tech: How technology can deepen customer engagement What a smart venue is and why it creates an innovative experience for users How to build loyalty to get and keep users Why digital evolution has cultivated more accessibility and engagement What Marina is doing to boost the involvement of women in tech How to get involved in the software development world Why smart technology has exciting implications for other applications like the healthcare industry Why women in STEM need to be bigger risk-takers How smart venues offer a holistic user experience and why they will likely become more mainstream in the future Connect with Marina Saint-Lary: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Tech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + Metaverse
03/14/2022
Tech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + Metaverse
Sandra 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 today’s episode, Sandra and I discuss the future of technology in sports and its opportunity to be used in innovative ways. She shares her journey to the tech industry and why she’s so excited about new immersive experiences to create a more interactive and inclusive experience for sports fans. She details some of the ways she believes technology can break down economic barriers and create accessibility among users. Sandra also discusses her passion for empowering women in business and shares the most important steps you can take for career development. "Allow yourself to do something that you didn’t think you were going to do because, most likely, the universe is trying to send you in that direction." - Sandra Lopez This week on Girls in Tech: The history of sports and technology The impact of technology and its ability to create positive growth The power of data to understand the skills and capabilities of athletes How volumetric video can be used to meet the needs of different audiences Why the Metaverse could be a valuable accessibility tool How technology allowed the sports industry to pivot during COVID How the tech industry is being challenged to deliver inclusive experiences How Sandra’s nonlinear path shaped her career Why having a board of directors for her career has been an invaluable resource The value in networking and why women need to do it more The most important steps you can take for career development Resources Mentioned: Connect with Sandra Lopez: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Grit, Hustle & Cafecito: Miami as an Emerging Tech City
03/07/2022
Grit, Hustle & Cafecito: Miami as an Emerging Tech City
Christine 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 shares how she is driving innovation and encouraging Miami’s thriving ecosystem through her work at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She reveals how her passion for creativity and exploration naturally led her to the technology industry and why making it happen and network power is essential. She highlights the tweet that started the tech revolution in Miami and how the city is attracting some of the biggest names in the tech world. We discuss what Miami-Dade County is doing within its cities to become some of the best Smart Cities in the country and how the unique combination of mindsets in Miami is driving innovation. We discuss how the tech boom is changing the culture and transforming the county’s workforce and which technology has created the most significant change. Christine also shares what the future holds for Miami and shares her advice for other leaders that want to become part of the Smart City Movement. “It’s that immigrant grit that really drives innovation here. There’s a different type of hustle combined with a unique twist of a balance. There’s a hustle, and there's time made for the cafecito.” - Christine Johnson This week on Girls in Tech: Christine’s work of driving innovation at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council How Christine’s passion for exploration and creativity led her to the technology industry How Christine created the opportunities to get to where she is today The power of network and making it happen The tweet that started the tech industry revolution in Miami How Miami created an impromptu tech week The strategies the city of Miami is using to attract tech companies How the cities in Miami-Dade County are becoming some of the top Smart Cities in the US The powerful combination of mindsets in Miami that is driving innovation and opportunity The various ways that technology is transforming the workforce and economy of Miami The technology that is causing the biggest change in the county How the tech boom is changing Miami’s culture What Christine predicts for the future of Miami Advice for other leaders that want to be part of the Smart City movement Resources Mentioned: Connect with Christine Johnson: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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How EdTech Trends are Evolving
02/28/2022
How EdTech Trends are Evolving
Asha 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 EdTech industry can innovate beyond video meetings for remote learning needs and explains how the pandemic caught every sector by surprise, especially those in education. She shares why we will never truly go back to pre-Covid-19 learning models, but we’ll have more options for the needs of every individual. She discusses the college drop rates in 2020 and why community colleges were among those heavily affected. She describes how tech companies are expanding their reach towards education. Asha also shares actionable advice to those who want to be part of the EdTech industry and what goals they should pursue from the very beginning. “We need to invest in truly digital, immersive, consumer-grade experiences.” - Asha Choksi This week on Girls in Tech: Asha's role in Pearson and what she helps the company achieve. Why the pandemic changed education the most and the innovations needed to address these changes. The opportunities that online learning opened for EdTech. Asha's thoughts on remote working and the barriers that need to be broken. How they plan to address the negative perception of value towards higher education. What alternate credentials are and how it can improve employment rates. How data can be used to personalize educational experiences. Why employers will eventually become the new university. Why we may never go back to the pre-pandemic normal of education. Asha's advice to those who want to enter the EdTech space. The future of EdTech and what Asha believes would be the great equalizer. Connect with Asha Choksi: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Telling Better Stories with Data (+Authenticity)
02/21/2022
Telling 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 agency for the culture.” Majority strives to represent its consumers by adhering to a diversity-led talent model and by using data to understand the changing landscape of consumer culture. Asmirh joins me today to discuss her journey to marketing and how being a black woman in the advertising industry has impacted her perspective and contributions. She shares the impact of data and how it can often lead to new and exciting marketing strategies. She discusses the importance of looking at the whole picture when analyzing data and why we should remove our own experiences and biases from the equation when creating a campaign. Asmirh also offers insight into what our changing cultural dynamic means for advertising and marketing and why it’s imperative for the industry to evolve with those changes. “With most brands and most projects, it just really comes down to understanding human behavior. And that is agnostic to what your own personal experiences are.” - Asmirh Davis This week on Girls in Tech: How Asmirh’s childhood strengths created a natural path to a career in communications Tactics and strategies for overcoming the challenges of being a black woman in technology Why the culture of advertising needs to change How allowing data to tell its story often leads to surprising and more successful strategies Why you should have a unique and authentic perspective in advertising Why performative marketing is so detrimental to your business How data informs marketing Why Asmirh doesn’t love advertising in general and how she has found a meaningful way to contribute to the campaigns she works on How Asmirh teamed up with Shaquille O’Neal to form Majority Advice for women and people of color trying to get into advertising and marketing How technology will change the advertising industry in the future Connect with Asmirh Davis: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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How to Get a Kick*ss Job in Tech Right Now
02/14/2022
How to Get a Kick*ss Job in Tech Right Now
Carolyn 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 ignite the potential of under-resourced youth through entrepreneurship. Carolyn joins me today to discuss why 2021 is an excellent year of opportunity for women in technology. She reveals which technology jobs have the highest demand and explains how candidates can separate themselves from others, especially if they lack experience. She describes how COVID-19 impacted recruitment and how the jobs market is changing in 2021 in light of the “new normal.” She also highlights what customer success means and underscores why companies should be intentional when cultivating diversity & inclusion in their teams. “2021 is a great time if you’re thinking of making a move, especially for women. Companies are hiring, and they’re being intentional about the types of talent they bring in.” - Carolyn Betts Fleming This week on Girls in Tech: How job interviews and conversations have become less formal over the years Carolyn’s journey of starting Betts Recruiting before the start-up culture What made Carolyn decide to start her company and go on her mission to help companies find the right talent How Carolyn grew Betts from a one-woman operation to a diverse team The reason companies need to be intentional when it comes to cultivating diversity & inclusion How providing training can fill the talent gap at the junior level Technology’s impact on the staffing & recruitment industry LinkedIn, its progression, and how it has become a less effective tool for recruiters over the years The status of the recruitment market in the technology sector in 2021 How to get hired in the best technology jobs in 2021 Companies’ fear of recruiting candidates with less experience Finding the right way to connect with the right company The difference between going through job postings and working with recruiters Technology job titles currently high on the recruitment list Connect with Carolyn Betts Fleming: EMAIL: [email protected] Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Thinking Big for Small Businesses
02/07/2022
Thinking Big for Small Businesses
Girls 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 Edelman Laureate for Analytics Innovation, and has been recognized as one of Forbes’ 2016 Digital Influencers and Onalytica’s Top 100 for Cloud and IoT. Sandy joins me today to highlight the power of expressing yourself and sharing your ideas to the world to change history. She reveals the skills people need to grow in the technology industry and discusses the power of curiosity and asking questions. She explains why women need to prepare for, spot, and seize growth opportunities and describes why women need to support each other. She also shares her journey as a changemaker in the tech industry and underscores the value of having people who support you in changing the world. “If you have all these ideas and don’t express them, you wouldn’t be able to change history. Finding your voice empowers you to create change.” - Sandy Carter This week on Girls in Tech: The powerful moment of finding your voice and expressing it Sandy’s journey to becoming a changemaker in tech and her role at Amazon Web Services How technology is changing businesses and industries How Amazon Web Services supports small businesses on a global scale The important role of small businesses in the public sector How the public sector saw the power of cloud computing in the midst of COVID-19 Technology’s transformative power in the world How Amazon Web Services partners with local cultures to serve needs that are different from the needs of the western world The skills individuals need to prosper in technology The power of curiosity and why people need to hone their problem-solving skills How to keep your curiosity alive What it takes to work on a global scale and make the world a better place Preparing for growth opportunities and managing the imposter syndrome The difference between a mentor and a sponsor The role of mothers in Sandy’s life and how their lessons impacted her Why women need to help each other Resources Mentioned: by Amy Wilkinson Connect with Sandy Carter: Book: Book: Book: Book: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Inclusion: From Trend to Cultural Shift
01/31/2022
Inclusion: From Trend to Cultural Shift
Raquel 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 today to discuss turning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts from a trend into corporate culture. She explains why it’s important for leaders at the C-Suite to be committed to DEI and reveals the six characteristics of an inclusive leader. She discusses what it means to “mind the middle'' and why it’s important to consider current team members when fostering diversity in a company. Raquel also highlights the role of tech in increasing diversity in workplaces and society. “Ignite a cultural evolution where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion isn’t just some initiative, but something truly integrated in the organization’s DNA.” - Raquel Tamez This week on Girls in Tech: Racquel’s background and the most influential person in her life The role of executive coaches in one’s professional career The emergence of the Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer role in Fortune 500 companies Why there is currently an increased awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The reason companies need to do more than “diversity” Charles River Associates’ efforts in increasing diversity in the talent pipeline Creating safe spaces for DEI in organizations Building inclusive leaders at the C-Suite and why executives need to commit to DEI The six traits of an inclusive leader Transforming systems and behavioral norms in the workplace to benefit DEI Addressing resistance to DEI efforts How technology can enable cultural shifts in companies Connect with Raquel Tamez: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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Tech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + Metaverse
01/25/2022
Tech + Sports: Transforming Athletes, Fans + Metaverse
Sandra 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 today’s episode, Sandra and I discuss the future of technology in sports and its opportunity to be used in innovative ways. She shares her journey to the tech industry and why she’s so excited about new immersive experiences to create a more interactive and inclusive experience for sports fans. She details some of the ways she believes technology can break down economic barriers and create accessibility among users. Sandra also discusses her passion for empowering women in business and shares the most important steps you can take for career development. "Allow yourself to do something that you didn’t think you were going to do because, most likely, the universe is trying to send you in that direction." - Sandra Lopez This week on Girls in Tech: The history of sports and technology The impact of technology and its ability to create positive growth The power of data to understand the skills and capabilities of athletes How volumetric video can be used to meet the needs of different audiences Why the Metaverse could be a valuable accessibility tool How technology allowed the sports industry to pivot during COVID How the tech industry is being challenged to deliver inclusive experiences How Sandra’s nonlinear path shaped her career Why having a board of directors for her career has been an invaluable resource The value in networking and why women need to do it more The most important steps you can take for career development Resources Mentioned: Connect with Sandra Lopez: Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. | | | | | Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on , , , and . For more exclusive content and information, .
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The Female Perspective: Competing at the Top
01/17/2022
The Female Perspective: Competing at the Top
Priscilla Hung joins me today to discuss Guidewire’s mission and how they help P&C insurance companies become more agile in serving customers’ needs. She shares her professional journey into her role as Guidewire’s President & Chief Operating Officer and describes how she found herself at the receiving end of unconscious bias several times in her career. She underscores the importance of remaining humble while honoring yourself as one rises to the top of a tech company.
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Transforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID Factor
01/10/2022
Transforming Healthcare, Data Fluency + the COVID Factor
Dr. Megan Greenfield joins me today to discuss her role at McKinsey & Company and how she was influenced by her mother’s career as a pharmaceutical tech to pursue a career in science and healthcare. She shares insights into the world of data fluency, how to use it effectively and how it can affect your business strategies. She discusses the role of COVID in the healthcare industry and how telehealth has helped to create more equity in access.
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T-Mobile: Customer UX Strategy Starts with Happy Employees
01/03/2022
T-Mobile: Customer UX Strategy Starts with Happy Employees
Callie Field joins me today to share her journey from working as a frontline employee at T-Mobile to leading a team of more than 30,000 customer experience experts. She discusses why it’s important for her to connect with customer-facing employees at T-Mobile and highlights how improving customer experience starts with happy employees. She explains what 5G is in addition to how it can help impoverished communities and promote diversity and inclusion.
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The Data Division Story & Tech as a Tool for Inclusivity
12/27/2021
The Data Division Story & Tech as a Tool for Inclusivity
Claudia joins me today to discuss how machine learning bias can exacerbate social divides and how tech can foster inclusivity. She describes what data tell us about Latinx in America and discusses why social fragmentation is a serious problem. She explains how we can use technology to unite Latinx people in the U.S. and how we can make Hispanic Heritage Month matter more to people. She also highlights the importance of speaking and underscores how Latinas can discover—and own—the power of their voices.
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Blockchain!
12/20/2021
Blockchain!
Dr. Tal Rabin joins me today to discuss blockchain technology, its history, and its applications. She explains what makes blockchain so fascinating and describes its relationship with cryptocurrency. She discusses whether blockchain is secure or safe and how bitcoin drove its design. She shares how she entered the world of cryptography and explains what skills a person would need if they wished to enter the blockchain industry.
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Your New Life: Reframe, Redesign, Empathize
12/13/2021
Your New Life: Reframe, Redesign, Empathize
Mona Patel joins me today to discuss the role of design thinking in transforming your life. She describes the power of asking “what if” and defines what design thinking means today. She shares the steps for using design thinking to redesign your life and reveals the different “excuse personas” that hinder us from transformation. She also discusses why empathy needs to be a business case before organizations can fully embrace it and highlights how we can cultivate empathy within ourselves.
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Tech and the Anti-Aging Revolution
12/06/2021
Tech and the Anti-Aging Revolution
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 of common skin treatments such as peels. She shares what inspired the creation of Droplette and her advice for women seeking other women co-founders.
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From Childhood Dreams to 3D Realities
11/29/2021
From Childhood Dreams to 3D Realities
Jillian Northrupjoins me today to discuss 3D printing and how it’s changing the world. She describes how she pivoted to 3D printing after working in creative design and explains the reasons she found it captivating. She discusses how she co-founded Model No. and how the company uses sustainable materials to manufacture furniture through digital fabrication.
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The Male Perspective: Female Funding
11/22/2021
The Male Perspective: Female Funding
Jonathan Abrams joins me today to discuss why the funding disparity between men and women persists in the tech industry. He shares what drives him to make a difference, support womens’ progress in tech, and promote diversity and inclusion. He describes the companies he and 8-Bit Capital invest in and discusses the different emerging trends he sees in venture capitalism and technology.
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