‘She Talks Tech’ podcast brings you stories, lessons and tips from some of the top women (and men!) in tech.
From robotics and drones, to fintech, neurodiversity and coronavirus apps; these incredible speakers are opening up to give us the latest information on tech in 2022.
WeAreTechWomen are really excited to bring this very inspiring first series to wherever you normally listen to podcasts.
Career Story: From engineer to senior leader
In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from Orla Dunne, Global Head of Foundational Infrastructure and head of EMEA Core Engineering, Goldman Sachs.
During the conversation Orla shares her career story from Engineer to senior leader. She also talks about her role as sponsor of the women’s engineering network and the multiple programmes Goldman Sachs has in place to develop their female tech talent. Orla also shares her passion to mentor and sponsor others and explains how she believes that as a leader it is her job to pay it forward and nurture future generations of women in tech.
If you want to find out more about Orla, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
The Road to Reinvention - it's shorter than you think!
In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from Susie Ramroop, Mindset Coach & International Speaker, Make Life Simple Ltd.
In the last 2 years we’ve spent a lot of time with ourselves. The result? We are craving reinvention! In this talk Susie Ramrrop connects you with the real reason you are seeking it, brings clarity to your search and gives you practical steps to achieving it. Leave this talk relieved that the change you seek can start, easily, today.
Senior leaders share their top tips for career success
In this episode of SheTalksTech, we hear from a panel of inspiring senior leaders to discuss career advancement and leadership.
Dr Mary Haigh is Chief Information Security Officer at BAE Systems; Fay Cooper is Deputy Director and Head of Product at DWP Digital; Mark Ellis is Managing Director and Head of Group Operations Solutions at Credit Suisse; Helen Bierton is Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank; and Maribel De La Vega is partner at EY.
In the Lounge with Bruno Tavares, VP, Engineering, Funding Circle
In this episode Vanessa Vallely OBE talks with Bruno about his extensive career in tech. They discuss the importance of allyship, building a cohesive culture from the ground up and why inclusion must be at the forefront of every leader’s agenda. Bruno also shares his top tips for men to step up as allies and what he believes it takes to get ahead in the tech industry.
If you want to find out more about Bruno, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Clifford Chance: Child Protection & Data Laws
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Laia Bertran Manye, Senior Associate at Clifford Chance.
Our next generations are growing in an exponentially increasing digitalised world – and the pandemic has only accelerated this trend. Digitalisation has always gone hand in hand with the collection of our personal data, although children navigating the online environment are unlikely to realise that. What are the risks, if any, for children and their personal data in an online context? What is the current regulation in place and where are we heading? Don’t miss out on this keynote to know more!
If you want to find out more about Laia, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
5G Enabling Digital Transformations of Industries with Wenbing Yao, Huawei UK
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Wenbing Yao – Vice President at Huawei UK – takes a look at some of the most active industries leading in 5G adoption, including smart ports, manufacturing and robotic chemical site monitoring.
She explains how these latest ‘use’ cases of 5G solutions have helped industrial sectors achieve greater operational efficiencies, cost savings and safer working conditions for employees.
More so, Wenbing describes how the ICT industry has the potential to help reduce global emissions by 20%, despite contributing toward 2% of the world’s carbon emissions.
If you want to find out more about Wenbing, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Thriving as an Introverted Leader with Carol Stewart, Founder, Abounding Solutions & Author
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Carol Stewart – Founder of Abounding Solutions, and Author of ‘Quietly Visible: Leading With Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman’.
From selection interviews and networking, to meetings and open plan offices, Carol explores how introverts can overcome the challenges that face them at work, unlock their introverted super powers, and thrive as leaders in their own authentic, introverted way.
If you want to find out more about Carol, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Jonathan Kewley, Co-Head of the Clifford Chance Tech Group
In this episode of SheTalksTech we hear from Jonathan Kewley – Co-Head of the Clifford Chance Tech Group.
Jonathan made press headlines last year regarding a manifesto he wrote in his bid to become managing partner for Clifford Chance. In the manifesto, he calls for the appointment of a chief happiness officer as well as micro retreats for staff. You can imagine the headlines! In a Law firm! Surely not…
Jonathan also talks about his career as a tech lawyer, his passion for equity, diversity and inclusion and how he has built an inclusive culture across the team he leads.
If you want to find out more about Jonathan, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Funding Circle: The Importance of Male Allyship
In this episode of SheTalksTech, we talk to Jamie Smith, VP of Engineering about his extensive career in tech.
Jamie explains how he has fostered inclusion across the large engineering team at Funding circle and how he has personally developed the careers of others through allyship. Vanessa and Jamie discuss tangible examples of what good sponsorship looks like, as well as number of other top tips for a successful tech career.
If you want to find out more about Jamie, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
Getting Your D&I Together with Cat Wildman & Nic Ponsford, Co-Founders, The Global Equality Collective
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear about all things ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ from Nic Ponsford and Cat Wildman – co-founders of the Global Equality Collective.
The Global Equality Collective is a grassroots movement made up of over 15,000 change makers, and more than 350 subject matter experts. They are working to provide organisations with the data, information and education they need to improve their diversity.
In this session, Nic and Cat explain some of the key issues facing organisations when it comes to diversity, and how we can solve them.
If you want to find out more about the GEC, click here.
The Power of Professional Relationships with Andy Lopata
It’s no secret that the success of your career can be greatly affected by the strength of the relationships you have at work – be that with your peers, your bosses, your clients, or other key stakeholders.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from author, speaker and professional relationship strategist Andy Lopata. Andy explores the fundamentals of building, nurturing and leveraging strong professional relationships… PLUS he gives us some practical tips for achieving our full potential with the support of those around us.
If you want to find out more about Andy, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Tech Savvy Leaders: The Impact of Engineering in Modern Finance with Goldman Sachs
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Elina Timiryasova hosts a panel on the impact of Engineering in Modern Finance.
Elina is the vice president of Global Markets Engineering at Goldman Sachs, and is joined by Holly Osborne, Vanessa Yui and Clare Ashley – all Managing Directors at Goldman Sachs. This discussion gives a great insight into the industry, as well as life as a woman in tech. They cover a wide range of topics, from their journeys into Goldman Sachs and work-life balance, to the impact their projects have on modern finance and the world around us.
If you want to find out more about Goldman Sachs, click here.
In the Lounge with Alison Pain, EMEA Chief Technology Officer and SMF 24, Northern Trust
In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Alison Pain – Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Northern Trust.
Having had a variety of both technical and managerial roles across a number of banks, Alison is able to provide tremendous insight into the industry. She describes her unusual route into tech, and also provides depth on the specific duties of her role as CTO.
Alison is also a huge supporter of women in tech, helping to build networks within Northern Trust, as well as working with external initiatives. She tells us about the importance of such programmes, as well as giving some amazing advice for how to utilise these resources and further your career.
If you want to find out more about Alison, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
The Future of Payments with Jason Maude, Starling Bank
How we pay for goods and services has undergone many step changes over the years… and we are currently in the midst of another one.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Jason Maude – the Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank – outlines several forces at play in the industry, and looks at where a combination of these forces could lead.
He examines;
- increased consumer demand for convenience and control over the payment schemes,
- forces within the industry that are attempting to drive prices down,
- and attempts by the regulator to increase competition and protect consumers.
If you want to find out more about Jason, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with PA Consulting: The Importance of Male Allyship
In this special episode of She Talks Tech, sponsored by PA Consulting, we delve into male allyship – why it’s so important, what it looks like and how we can be allies to each other.
PA Consulting is a leading consultancy organisation that partner with market leaders, disruptors and innovators to move the world forward.
Joining us from PA Consulting today is James Edwards, Technical Director & Managing Consultant; Jiten Kachhela, Global Head of Digital; Andrew Earnshaw, Digital Healthcare Expert & Partner; and Claudia Pellegrino, Senior Agile Consultant.
Listen to discover words of wisdom on becoming an ally, how to be aware of your bias, being mindful of your language, whether allyship extends beyond gender and much more.
If you want to find out more about PA Consulting, click here.
Enabling an Improved Customer & Colleague Experience Through Better Use of Technology with Cheryl Stevens, DWP Digital
In this session of She Talks Tech, Cheryl Stevens, Digital Director of Shared Channel Experience at DWP, describes how her department is leading the transformation of simplified experiences for colleagues and customers driven by life events and other user needs, regardless of channel or service line, and how this enables safe, efficient, inclusive and consistent journeys across DWP.
If you want to find out more about Cheryl – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer with DWP Digital
A career in software engineering can open a lot of exciting doors for anyone, with it being one of the fastest-growing areas in the digital sector.
Today on She Talks Tech, DWP Digital software engineers Chloe, Shivangi and Beth will share their journeys into tech. They discuss what a day-in-the-life of a software engineer looks like, as well as the different career paths into this field. They’ll also cover the difference between front-end and back-end, popular programming languages, and the use of API’s. Not to mention top tips to kick start your career in software engineering.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear about self promotion from Priya Sodha – Founder and CEO of Innergem.
Why should we self promote! Because if no one ever hears your story, how can the open doors of opportunity for you. Self promotion isn’t about bragging or boasting, it is about the confidence to put your hand us and articulate what you are capable of! In this session, Priya helps us understand the art of self promotion and the impact it can have on your career. What are you waiting for, it is time to toot your own horn!
If you want to find out more about Priya – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Anna Matson – a Vice President at Northern Trust who specialises in Market Advocacy & Innovation Research.
Anna gives us an introduction to Cryptocurrencies by explaining what they are, how they have developed over time, and why they are attracting so much attention. In particular, she explains some of the institutional interest, and the adoption of crypto into investment portfolios. Anna also provides some of her own thoughts on what life might look like as Crypto develops in to an asset class. She also explains the impact of regulatory frameworks and infrastructure that is required to support this emerging technology.
If you want to find out more about Anna – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Rabi Atiti, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Flutter International
Today, we hear from Rabi Atiti – Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for Flutter International, about her extensive remit across multiple continents, and ask her about the inspirations that led her to pursue a career in ED&I.
Rabi also reflects on cultural differences she had to adapt to upon arriving in the UK, and how she has paid the kindness she received forward throughout her career. She also discusses the importance of giving back, and engaging in voluntary roles outside of work.
If you want to find out more about Rabi – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Beyond Burnout: How To Spot It, Stop It & Stamp It Out’ with Suzi McAlpine
In this episode of She Talks Tech we hear from Suzi McAlpine – Leadership Development Specialist, and author of the bestselling book Beyond Burnout: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Stamp It Out.
Drawing on her own first-hand experience, research and concepts from the book, Suzi explains what burnout is, who is most at risk, and how to spot the main warning signs and symptoms. She also gives us four great strategies to address burnout, whether at an individual, as a leader or at an organisational level.
If you want to find out more about Suzi – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Space Tech: Can it save the planet? with Dr Kathryn O’Donnell, In-Space Missions
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Dr Kathryn O’Donnell – the COO at In-Space Missions Ltd.
Kathryn explains how space tech is creating a positive impact across the world. For example climate change and sustainability; defence and law enforcement. In this session Kathryn also talks about the variety of tech skills required to transition into a career in Space Tech. Are you ready for your career to take off in the world of space tech? Listen in and Kathryn will tell you how.
If you want to find out more about Kathryn – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Sue Griffin, Head of User Support Services & Head of Service Management Practice, DWP Digital
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from Sue Griffin – Head of User Support Services AND head of Service Management Practice at DWP digital.
She tells us about her career climb in the public sector, explains the scope of her role as DWP, and shares what it is like to run very large teams. We also discuss the skills required to work UX and how DWP are leading the way with innovation in this space.
If you want to find out more about Sue – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Mitra Roknabadi, Vice President & Global Head of Marketing, OpenFin
Today, Julia Streets, CEO, Streets Consulting speaks to Mitra Roknabadi, the VP and Global Head of Marketing at OpenFin – the operating system for finance.
Mitra shares her own journey from luxury retail into the fintech industry, as well as insights from Open’s US and UK research about why employees are leaving organisations that are not investing in software applications, and how Openfin is supporting corporate transformation at scale.
If you want to find out more about Mitra – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
In the Lounge with Shellye Archambeau, CEO, Silicon Valley Leader, Author & Board Member for Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies and Okta Inc.
Today we hear from Shellye Archambeau – CEO, Silicon Valley Leader, Author & Board Member for Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies and Okta Inc.
Shellye’s shares some of her experiences from an expansive tech career, as well as why she believes success in life and work lies within your ability to plan.
Shellye provides tangible strategies for finding your courage, learning to be uncomfortable, eliminating your imposter syndrome, taking risks and exercising those all important career muscles.
If you want to find out more about Shellye – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Drones, Technology and Storytelling with Dr Pippa Malmgren, H Robotics
Today we hear from Dr. Pippa Malmgren – a Former Presidential advisor and a prominent public speaker who co-founded H Robotics.
Pippa shares her predictions for the future economy, and how tech will play a pivotal role. She explains her belief that we are seeing a huge boost of capital for entrepreneurs and how the pandemic will lead to incredible opportunities for businesses as we build back better.
Pippa also shares her expertise on Drones, as a former CEO of a drone company and provides some amazing insights into the journey of drones since 1946, and electric cars in the 1800’s.
Pippa talks about the democratisation of air space, how governments are using drones to gather data and how biotech companies are using the smallest drones to deliver medicines inside the body.
If you want to find out more about Pippa – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Building Resilience in Yourself and Others with Emma Shute & Jenny Pollock, Women To Work
Today we hear from Emma Shute and Jenny Pollock, the Directors and Coaches at ‘Women To Work’.
Emma and Jenny give us an introduction to resilience – and the concept that resilience is something we ‘do’ rather than something we ‘have’, therefore something we can learn to build.
This is a practical and inspiring session that will give you the opportunity to understand and take away resilience coaching tools to help you and those around you to deal with the setbacks and challenges that we all experience in work and life.
If you want to find out more about Jenny, Emma and ‘Women At Work’ – you can connect with them on LinkedIn.
Using collaborative tech to unlock your human strengths with Dominique Ashby, [email protected]
Today we hear from Dominique, a Humanity Champion and Founder at [email protected]
Dominique explains that our brains got their last major hardware update over 200,000 years ago, and are still getting used to the different elements that come with interacting virtually. She explores ways we can support our brains in being their best in a virtual setting, with a particular focus on best ways to use tech for collaboration with teams and clients.
If you want to find out more about Dominique – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Quantum technologies: What is all that about? with Dr Joelle Boutari, Crypto Quantique
Today we hear from Joelle Boutari, a researcher in Quantum Physics at Crypto Quantique.
Joelle tells us all about the 3 broad categories for Quantum Technologies: quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing and imaging – and their possible future applications.
If you want to find out more about Joelle – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Fight, Flight and Unconscious Bias with Mairi McHaffie
Today we hear from Mairi McHaffie – a Personal Impact Expert & CEO of ‘Scene Change Creative Consultants’.
She tells us that if you have a brain – you have bias – and that our brains instinctively categorise people using quickly observed criteria. It’s part of our “fight or flight” chimp brain that has been useful since our primitive days to allow us to differentiate between friend or foe.
The disadvantage of this is that it can lead us to make assumptions and decisions about others based on those biases. This result is a tendency to rely on stereotypes, even if we consciously disapprove of them.
If you want to find out more about Mairi – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
The Evolution of Cloud and Open Source Technologies with Rachel Cassidy, SUSE
Today we hear from Rachel Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Global Channel and Cloud at SUSE.
Rachel explores the new technological landscape that’s formed over the last year since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing forth into sharper focus the agility and flexibility that cloud and open source technologies deliver.
With examples from the worlds of retail, autonomous vehicles and video games, Rachel demystifies these exciting technologies.
If you want to find out more about Rachel, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Health tech apps: how do we know what’s real? with Liz Ashall-Payne, ORCHA
Today we hear from Liz Ashall-Payne, Co-Founder and CEO of ORCHA, the world’s leading provider of digital health accreditation and disribution services.
Liz discusses the importance of health app evaluation and accreditation, including the most important factors to consider when developing your own health app.
Liz will also share some of her founding story, including how ORCHA came to be and her journey growing the business.
If you want to find out more about Liz, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
How Returners Programmes benefit the Tech Industry with Beckie Taylor, Tech Returners
Today we hear from Beckie Taylor, CEO of Tech Returners.
Beckie explains why it’s a gap in thinking that’s causing businesses not to employ enough women in tech – and how they can change this by investing in the untapped potential of the returner market.
If you want to find out more about Beckie, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Teaching technology through community with Charlene Hunter, Coding Black Females
Today we hear from Charlene Hunter, Founder and CEO of Coding Black Females.
Charlene talks about growth of the Coding Black Females community and the importance of this community in teaching new technical skills to people at all levels.
Charlene explores how you too can grow your own community, how you can create tech programmes and the impact of running technical programmes.
If you want to find out more about Charlene, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
In the Lounge with June Sarpong OBE, TV Presenter, Diversity Expert & Award-Winning Author
Today we hear from June Sarpong OBE, TV Presenter, Diversity Expert & Award-Winning Author.
She has worked extensively with HRH Prince Charles as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, whilst campaigning for The One and Produce (RED). June was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her services to broadcasting and charity, making her one of the youngest people ever to receive an MBE. June was later awarded an OBE in the 2020 New Years’ Honours List.
June shares outstanding advice on how to be resilient in your career, how companies need to be more inclusive and nuture their diverse talent pools and why it is so important that we all step up and be role models to kids. We talk to June about the focus on intersectionality, male allyship and why building an inclusive culture should be at the forefront of any company’s agenda.
If you want to find out more about June – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
The Future is Here: Today’s Realities, and Tomorrow’s Trends with Emma Kendrew, Accenture
Today, we hear from Emma Kendrew, Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering Lead at Accenture Technology UKI.
Emma will take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled years worth of technological transformation, catapulting us into the future. As we now emerge from the crisis, Emma considers the new set of realities we face during this extraordinary moment of change.
Exploring what this change will mean to our future, Emma will discuss how the democratisation of technology can empower all of us to be agents of innovation and change, shaping our world for the better.
If you want to find out more about Emma, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Digital Technology & Why it’s Critical to the Economy with Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture
In this episode of She Talks Tech, we hear from the Minister of State for Digital and Culture in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Caroline Dinenage.
COVID-19 has reshaped our world entirely, not least with our relationship with digital technology. Caroline discusses how the UK has heavily invested in digitalisation during the pandemic and how our government intends to use this growth to continue to be world leaders in the tech industry.
With insight into how the UK government will ensure growth with new tech focused programmes in schools and balancing the gender inequalities in the sector, Caroline brings a fresh perspective on how to help the next generation in technology flourish.
If you want to find out more about Caroline, you can connect with her on Twitter.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
In the Lounge with Rashada Harry, AWS
Today, we hear from the multi award-winning Dr Rashada Harry.
Rashada discusses her rise as a woman in tech, whilst touching on the importance of paying forward your passion for technology to support future generations who’re interestedin pursuing careers in STEM.
Rashada shares her own career journe from working at Vodafone to AWS and how she founded the incredible social enterprise, Your Future, Your Ambition.
If you want to find out more about Rashada, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Move Slow and Fix Things? Responsible Tech in a Disruptive Era with Dr Kate Devlin, King’s College London
Today we hear from Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence at King’s College London, Kate Devlin.
In a world that rewards fast innovation Kate intends to explore how we can remain responsible.
With discussions on ethical development, biases in the tech industry and the power of transparency, Kate exposes the risks of speaking out and considers where women in the tech industry can go to seek change.
If you want to find out more about Kate – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
What does it take for computers to understand human language? with Anna Grüebler & Mia Chang, AWS
This episode is the fourth of an AWS special series of the She Talks Tech podcast.
The objective of these podcasts is to demonstrate how Cloud technology is helping transform many industries like Retail, Financial Services or even Sports. But we also want to hear from the women behind these stories who are enabling these transformations to understand what they do day to day and how they got into working in technology.
In this episode, Anna, Artificial Intelligence Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS, and Mia, Machine Learning Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS, will share with you their story about Natural Language Processing using Artificial intelligence.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
How AWS is helping retailers achieve their sustainability goals with Chara Gravani, AWS
This episode is the third of an AWS special series of the She Talks Tech podcast.
The objective of these podcasts is to demonstrate how Cloud technology is helping transform many industries like Retail, Financial Services or even Sports. But we also want to hear from the women behind these stories who are enabling these transformations to understand what they do day to day and how they got into working in technology.
In this episode, Chara, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS is here to talk about How AWS is helping retailers achieve their sustainability goals.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Working with Data in Financial Services with Shafreen Sayyed & Sara Mitchell, AWS
This episode is the second of an AWS special series of the She Talks Tech podcast.
The objective of these podcasts is to demonstrate how Cloud technology is helping transform many industries like Retail, Financial Services or even Sports. But we also want to hear from the women behind these stories who are enabling these transformations to understand what they do day to day and how they got into working in technology.
In this episode, Shafreen, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS and Sara, Senior Manager, AWS, will share you their story about “Working with Data in Financial Services”.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
How Cloud technology helps Football Clubs connect with their fan base through the pandemic and beyond' with Marthe Boulleau, AWS
This episode is the first of an AWS special series of the She Talks Tech podcast.
The objective of these podcasts is to demonstrate how Cloud technology is helping transform many industries like Retail, Financial Services or even Sports. But we also want to hear from the women behind these stories who are enabling these transformations to understand what they do day to day and how they got into working in technology.
In this episode, Marthe, Solutions Architect at AWS is here to talk about How Cloud technology helped Football Clubs connect with their fan base through the pandemic.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
In the Lounge with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, Founder, Stemettes
Today we hear from Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Stemettes, Anne-Marie is a leading figure in the tech industry, known for her innovation and diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Anne-Marie leans on her own career journey from being a child math prodigy to succesful head of the social enterprise, Stemettes, to motivate other women who’re interested in technology.
With discussions on how to get more women in tech, dispelling myths on what qualifications you need to work in tech and how we can overcome some of the issues women in technology and female founders still face in the industry, you’re sure to leave this episode feeling inspired.
If you want to find out more about Anne-Marie – you can connect with her on LinkedIn or visit stemettes.org.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
'Cyber Power: The Shades of Grey' with Dr Mary Haigh, BAE Systems
Today we hear from Dr Mary Haigh, the CISO for BAE plc.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Mary shares her expertise of cyber security as she delves into the topic of Cyber Power.
Our trust in our digital infrastructure is vital, to our economy, to our way of life, to our core values as a society. Mary explains how Cyber Power has the ability to both strengthen our digital infrastructures and weaken it.
If you want to find out more about Mary – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
'The Future of Data: Protecting Data in a Global Economy' with Deborah O'Neill, Oliver Wyman
Today we hear from Deborah O’Neill, the Head of Digital for UK and Ireland and a partner at Oliver Wyman.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Deborah explores how countries across the globe are asking crucial questions that will shape our future, including, whether free flow of data will persist, how to trust information we’re presented online and what we can do to protect our privacy rights.
Alongside the latest Oliver Wyman Forum research, Deborah helps make sense of the complex intersection between data, trust and the access to services we increasingly take for granted.
If you want to find out more about Deborah – you can connect with her on LinkedIn or visit www.oliverwyman.com.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
'The Art of the Possible with AI in business and how to get into the industry' with Sarah Burnett, Emergence Partners
Today we hear from a renowned industry analyst, Sarah Burnett, Non-Executive Director at Emergence Partners, BCS book author and AI Accelerator founder.
In this episode of She Talks Tech, Sarah discusses how businesses are opening up new possibilities with AI and gives an overview of the skills landscape to help budding enthusiasts break into this expanding field of technology.
With conversations on solutions that AI can provide for businesses and resources for AI skills development, you’re in for a real treat.
If you want to find out more about Sarah – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
'How to Win Race to Zero with the Help of Green Tech' with Ivana Skerlikova, Atos
Today we hear from Ivana Skerlikova, Global Decarbonization Director and Head of Green Network, Atos.
Ivana welcomes us to the starting line for the race to zero emissions as she discusses how we can use digital technologies to change the trajectory of current climate change predictions.
Ivana shares how we can decarbonize our digital technology, but also how we can use technology to decarbonize the world around us. You’ll gain insight about some of the best sustainability practices and explore how we can work alongside our clients, partners, and supply chain to get closer to Net Zero within the world of enterprise.
If you want to find out more about Ivana – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
In the Lounge with Russ Shaw CBE, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates
Today, we hear from Russ Shaw CBE, founder of two impressive companies that aim to support start-ups in the tech eco-system.
We’re of course talking about Tech London Advocates and Global London Advocates.
With a keen eye for development and expertise in innovation, Russ shares his views on what work needs to be done in the tech industry to better serve experts and customers.
Russ also reflects on the pandemic, alluding to the positive shift in technology that lockdown has provided with new doors opening for businesses in the near future.
If you want to find out more about Russ, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or visit www.techlondonadvocates.org.uk
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
The Wonder of Wearables with Marija Butkovic, Women of Wearables
Today we hear from Marija Butkovic, Founder and CEO of Women of Wearables.
Once considered a niche market, femtech is one of the fastest growing health industries, estimated to reach $50 billion by 2025.
With the surge of innovations in fertility, menstrual health, sexual health, pregnancy, menopause, Marija discusses how the rise of the women in tech movement has led to women building femtech products that solve real problems using technology as an enabler.
Marija shares insights on how the tech industry is delivering next generation solutions to female health issues that were neglected and under-researched for far too long.
If you want to find out more about Marija, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or visit www.womenofwearables.com
Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.
Employment Rights in 2021 with Georgina Calvert-Lee, McAllister Olivarius
Today we hear from from Georgina Calvert-Lee. Georgina is a barrister and discrimination and harassment lawyer leading the UK employment and harassment practice at the feminist law firm McAllister Olivarius.
Georgina will discuss the importance of spotting inequality and equip you with the tools to report harassment, unequal pay and victimisation.
If you want to find out more about Georgina– you can connect with her on LinkedIn or visit www.mcolaw.com
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Start-Ups, Scale-Ups - A Macro View with Sherry Coutu CBE
Today we hear from from Sherry Coutu CBE.
She is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor who serves on the boards of companies, charities and universities.
Sherry will be discussing why start-ups are less important than scale ups in terms of economic growth and how to turn your start-up into a scale up- gracefully.
If you want to find out more about Sherry– you can connect with her on LinkedIn or on Twitter.
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New tech brings New hope in our New normal with Baroness Joanna Shields
Today we hear from from Baroness Joanna Shields.
She is a tech industry veteran with a successful track record building some of the world’s best-known companies. Prior to joining Benevolent AI, Joanna served as the UK’s first Minister for Internet Safety and Security, Under Secretary of State, Special Advisor on the Digital Economy, and Chair & CEO of TechCityUK.
She will be discussing how human intelligence partnered with technology promises to accelerate new discoveries, new treatments, and new hope for patients.
If you want to find out more about Joanna – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Remote Working - Surviving & Thriving with Mairi McHaffie
Today we hear from Mairi McHaffie, Personal Impact Expert and CEO of Scene Change Creative Consultants Ltd.
She will be discussing our need to adapt and change to working from home on a more regular basis and the strategies and working patterns that help us to succeed.
If you want to find out more about Marie – you can connect with her on LinkedIn or go to SceneChange.co.uk.
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How to Ace Remote Meetings & Remote Interviews with Esther Stanhope
Today we hear from from Esther Stanhope, The ‘Impact Guru’.
She is an international speaker, impact guru & former live BBC producer, dedicated to helping you become the confident & charismatic leader you want to be.
She will be discussing how to ace your remote meetings, pitch an idea on video and build a quick rapport remotely.
If you want to find out more about Esther – you can connect with her on LinkedIn or go to EstherStanhope.com
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Leading in a Crisis with Justine Lutterodt
Today we hear from from Fortune 500 coach and leadership expert Justine Lutterodt.
She will be discussing how leadership skills have been put to the test during the crisis of the last year – the pressure has been on, emotions have been high and it’s been easy to be overcome by fear.
If you want to find out more about Justine – you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Assertive Communication - who gets heard and why with Jenny Garrett OBE
Today we hear from author and trainer Jenny Garrett.
She will be discussing how to handle and manage communication glitches whilst working from home, how to speak so people listen and how to leave a positive and lasting impression.
If you want to find out more about Jenny – you can connect with her on Twitter or on LinkedIn.
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Diversity in Tech: How do we build a culture of inclusion?
Today, we hear from Sheree Atcheson (Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Peakon), Seyi Akiwowo (Founder and Executive Director of Glitch), Christina Scott (Chief Technology Officer at News UK), Shefali Gera (Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Wellness at Goldman Sachs).
The panel will be discussing the best practices lived in organisations to foster greater inclusion. They will focus on examples of how organisations have attracted and nurtured their diverse talent, and also talk about why inclusion and diversity in tech is key to the future success of the industry and to society as a whole.
You can find out more about and connect with our panel on LinkedIn.
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How apps are helping individuals cope with their mental health with Andy Gibson, Mindapples
Today we hear from Andy Gibson.
Andy is the founder of Mindapples, a social business teaching people how their minds work and encouraging everyone to take care of their minds like we take care of our bodies.
Andy will discuss how apps and social tools are helping us to manage our minds more effectively, and the role of technology in a mentally healthy society.
If you want to find out more about Andy – you can connect with him on LinkedIn.
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India Gary Martin in conversation with Vanessa Vallely OBE
Today we hear from India Gary-Martin and Vanessa Vallely OBE.
India is a globally recognized leadership expert and coach with a clientele of Fortune 500 executives from around the world.
They will be discussing what it’s like to be a top woman in tech, India’s career and entrepreneurship more generally.
If you want to find out more about India – you can connect with her on LinkedIn or go to LeadershipForExecs.com
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How is Data Science helping to find a cure for cancer with Professor Bissan Al-Lazikani
Today we hear from Professor Bissan Al-Lazikani – the Head of Data Science at the Institute of Cancer Research.
She will discuss the success, promises and challenges that we face in using data science in the battle against cancer.
You can find out more about and connect with her on LinkedIn, or visit www.icr.ac.uk
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Making Tech Work for All Women with Seyi Akiwowo, Glitch & Sam Smethers, The Fawcett Society
Today we hear from Seyi Akiwowo and Sam Smethers.
Seyi is the Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, a growing UK charity championing digital citizenship and ending online abuse. And Sam is the Chief Executive of The Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights
They’ll be discussing the deficit in digital citizenship education and its impact on women in the workplace. Plus, their key recommendations for a more equal and positive online world.
You can find out more about and connect with them on LinkedIn.
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Building a Bank within a Bank with Marieke Flament, Mettle
Today we hear from Marieke Flament – CEO of Mettle, a unique FinTech proposition as the app-based business account for small businesses, backed by NatWest.
She will be discussing her experience on building Mettle, the technology choices and ways of working to ensure focus is always on delivering features customers need and love.
You can find out more about and connect with Marieke on LinkedIn.
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Opportunities on the path to a carbon negative cloud with Dr Anand Narasimhan, Microsoft
Today we hear from Dr Anand Narasimhan – General Manager for Cloud Supply Chain Sustainability, at Microsoft.
Anand will focus on the urgency of businesses becoming sustainable and the leading steps that Microsoft is taking to become carbon negative by 2030. Anand will discuss the importance of how diverse talent is essential for enabling the creation of strong foundations to ensure that we can and embed sustainability into everything we do.
You can find out more about and connect with Anand on LinkedIn.
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Machine Learning with Inma Martinez
Today we hear from Inma Martinez – a digital pioneer and AI scientist.
She will be discussing why we started teaching machines how to think and how advances in computation is not the end of humanity, but the start of our true nature and cognition purposes.
You can find out more about and connect with Inma on Twitter.
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Leadership Tech Trends
Today we hear from Emma Kendrew (The Intelligent Engineering Services lead in Accenture Technology UKI), Deborah O’Neill (Head of UK Digital and Partner at Oliver Wyman), Tracey Groves (CEO at Intelligent ethics) and Jim Shook (The Director, Cybersecurity and Compliance Practice at Dell Technologies).
The panel will be discussing the results of Accenture’s 2020 report on tech trends, and the fact that people don’t just want more technology in our products and services; we want technology that is more human. They will focus on re-thinking core assumptions about how an enterprise works and redefining the intersection between people and technology.
You can find out more about and connect with our panel on LinkedIn.
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Driving the Digital Innovation Agenda from FinTech and Beyond with Mariquit Corcoran, Barclays
Today we hear from Mariquit Corcoran. Mariquit is the head of Barclays Ventures US and The Global Rise FinTech Platform.
Since joining Barclays, Mariquit has been involved in supporting start-ups from around the world and running world-class programs targeting technological sectors. Mariquit will discuss the latest industry trends alongside investor and market insights and share’s the work that Barclays Ventures is doing to drive innovation growth from health tech, to female founders and so much more.
You can find out more about and connect with Mariquit on LinkedIn.
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Understanding & Procuring Sustainable IT Solutions' with Brittani Bobowick, Dell Technologies
Today we hear from Brittani Bobowick. Brittani leads the corporate social responsibility agenda at Dell Technologies.
Brittani will discuss how digital solutions relate to sustainable IT and how you can make more sustainable procurement decisions for your company. Plus, she shares how Dell Technologies are approaching their own sustainability goals.
You can find out more about and connect with Brittani on LinkedIn.
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SEASON 1
Building Cyber Resilience with Jim Shook & Elizabeth Green, Dell Technologies
Today we hear from Jim Shook and Elizabeth Green – both cybersecurity experts at Dell Technologies.
They’ll be discussing how to build cyber resilience to help protect you and your business and be sharing real-world examples of how businesses have developed their cyber resilience skills.
You can find out more about and connect with Liz and Jim on LinkedIn.
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How to empower young people & schools into tech with Mark Martin, UK Black Tech
Today we hear from Mark Martin. Mark is a computer science teacher and co-leader of ‘UK Black Tech’ – an innovation group trying to solve the biggest problems of today through representation and innovation
He’ll be discussing how young people can get access to opportunities in tech, how we can support and equip them in that and open career pathways for them.
You can find out more about and connect with Mark on Twitter @Urban_Teacher
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How to accelerate your careers - Senior leaders share their tips for the top
Today we hear from a group of incredible senior leaders – Margarete McGrath, Chief Digital Officer at Dell Technologies; Joanne Obstoj, a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs; and Steve Allen, who’s Barclays Chief Operation Officer for the Corporate Bank.
The panel will be discussing strategies that can be used to accelerate your career – focussing on the importance of networking and mentoring relationships, sponsorship, self-awareness and playing to your strengths whilst remaining authentic.
You can find out more about and connect with our esteemed panellists on LinkedIn.
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Senior Leaders Panel: What is next for Tech post pandemic?
Today we hear from a group of incredible senior leaders – Julian David, Dayne Turbitt, Nadine Thomson, Antoinette O’Neill and Paul O’Sullivan.
Dayne is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Dell Technologies, Nadine is Global Chief Technology Officer for MediaCom, Antoinette is CIO for for Risk and Finance for Barclays and Paul is Managing Director of Accenture, looking after innovation in UK technology.
They’ll be discussing how the tech sector navigates through a rapidly changing, and challenging, wider world – and asking, how do we understand the ‘new normal’?
You can find out more about and connect with our esteemed panellists on LinkedIn.
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Technology Trends with Emma Kendrew, Accenture
Today we hear from Emma Kendrew – the Intelligent Engineering Services lead in Accenture Technology UKI.
In 2015 Emma was recognised as one of the UK’s exceptional young businesswomen in Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35.
Emma will discuss the clash between advances in technology, and people starting to express concerns about how it is used and what it is used for – and will explore the role of technology over the next 10 years in the wake of Covid.
You can find out more about and connect with Emma on LinkedIn.
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What can we do to encourage more young girls into STEM
Today we hear an incredible panel, facilitated by Sonya Barlow, discussing how individuals and companies can encourage more young girls to pursue careers in STEM.
We will hear from a number of leaders who are running campaigns and initiatives to support schools and young adults with the skills and encouragement they need to prepare them for a career in their chosen field of technology, science, engineering or maths.
Sheridan Ash works in tech innovation and women in technology at PWC. Rav Bumbra is the founder of Cajigo, a dual app that provides mentoring and support to girls and women to accelerate their growth into tech, digital, engineering and leadership careers. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE is a British computing, mathematics and language child prodigy – and the founder of ‘Stemettes’. Anna Brailsford is the CEO of Code First and was previously the Commercial Director of Lynda.com. Chelsea Slater is the Co-Founder and Director of Innovate – a company getting girls ready for the tech industry, and the industry ready for girls. Sonya Barlow is the Founder of Like Minded Females, a global community dedicated to reducing inequalities and providing a foundation to succeed to women and underrepresented minorities
You can find out more about and connect with the panel on LinkedIn.
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Sue Black OBE in conversation with Vanessa Vallely OBE
Today we hear from award-winning Computer Scientist and Digital Skills Expert, Sue Black OBE.
Sue set up the UK’s first online network for women in tech and led the campaign to save Bletchley Park. She left home at 16, married at 20 and had three children by 23 – becoming a single parent at 25. We hear about Sue’s background and career in tech and her most recent passion ‘TechUPWomen’ – which is all about retraining women from underserved backgrounds into tech careers.
You can find out more about and connect with Sue on LinkedIn.
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'Rose Review: What's stopping female entrepreneurs?' with Wincie Wong, NatWest
Today we hear from Wincie Wong, Head of Rose Review Implementation, in her session about the Rose Review and female entrepreneurship.
The Alison Rose Review for Female Entrepreneurship was commissioned by HM Treasury to look at barriers to female entrepreneurship in the UK. In this session, Wincie will dive into how this review has galvanised the public and private sectors to work together to add another 600,000 female entrepreneurs to the UK by 2030.
You can find out more about and connect with Wincie on Twitter at @WincieWong
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Sharmadean Reid in conversation with Vanessa Vallely OBE
Today we hear from Sharmadean Reid – the Founder of Beautystack.
Her mission is to use technology to economically empower women. She started WAH as a hip hop magazine for girls in 2006 while still at university. She then founded WAH Nails as a side project in 2009. She then wrote two books, delivered global pop up nail salons for 100s of brands, created a product line with Walgreen Boots Alliance and was awarded an MBE from HRH Queen in 2015 for services to Beauty. Sharmadean and Vanessa discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and being female founders
You can find out more about and connect with Sharmadean on Twitter at @SharmadeanReid
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'Data and Trust Beyond COVID-19' with Deborah O'Neill, Oliver Wyman
Today we hear from Deborah O’Neill – the UK head of Digital and a partner at Oliver Wyman, where she leads complex digital transformations at the world’s largest companies.
As the UK looks to further contain COVID-19 through app-based contact tracing, we look at the public’s attitudes towards sharing personal data and how it is evolving.
Deborah will dissect what drives trust and explore whether it is possible to increase the degree to which people in the UK will engage with data sharing and contact tracing.
You can find out more about and connect with Deborah on Twitter at @DeborahLabsOW
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'A Career in Tech' with Jo Hannaford, Goldman Sachs
Today we hear from Jo Hannaford, in her session about her career in tech.
Jo Hannaford is the Head of Engineering EMEA & Head of Regulatory and Business Services at Goldman Sachs. She has spent 22 years at Goldman after joining from RBS in 1997. She was promoted to managing director in 2001, partner in 2013, and became head of EMEA technology in February 2017.
If you want to find out more about Jo, you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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'Agile, DevOps and all the mistakes in between' with James Heggs, Tech Returners
Today we hear from James Heggs, in his session about agile working and DevOps.
James is the CTO and Co Founder of Tech Returners, with over 15 years experience leading tech teams. James is also the creator and lead coach for the successful ‘Your Journey Into Tech’ programme which enables individuals into technology careers through a 15 week programme of technical teaching and career support.
James will be taking us through a journey of some of the experiences, lessons and adaptations he’s had when taking tech teams through a DevOps evolution.
You can find out more about and connect with James on LinkedIn.
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Julia Streets in conversation with Dame Wendy Hall DBE
Today we hear from Julia Streets and Dame Wendy Hall, in their session about the internet.
Dame Wendy Hall, DBE, is Regius Professor of Computer Science, Associate Vice President (International Engagement), and is an Executive Director of the Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton. Wendy has been a member of the UK Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology, the European Research Council and the Global Commission on Internet Governance.
Julia Steets is a champion of fintech and female entrepreneurship, innovation, equality, diversity and inclusion. She is listed in the 100WFinTech Directory and is a mentor for Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab.
Wendy will share with us what she believes is the greatest tech innovation of all time – the World Wide Web and the Internet. And she’ll discuss why there is a growing need for global governance, standards and control in this area.
If you want to find out more about Julia Streets you can find her on twitter @streets_julia and on LinkedIn. And if you’d like to connect with Dame Wendy Hall you can find her on twitter @DameWendyDBE
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'Extending Reality through VR and AR' with Jeremy Dalton, PwC
Today we meet PwC’S Head of VR/AR, Jeremy Dalton in his session about virtual and augmented reality.
Jeremy Dalton helps clients understand, quantify, and implement the benefits of virtual reality and augmented reality technology. He is a regular contributor of thought leadership in the space, giving talks all over the world, from Twitter’s headquarters in London to the SXSW technology festival in Austin, Texas.
If you want to find out more about Jeremy, you can connect with him on twitter @jeremycdalton or on LinkedIn
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Martha Lane Fox CBE in conversation with Jacqueline de Rojas CBE
Today we hear from British businesswoman and co-founder of dotcom boom company ‘Last Minute’, Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE.
She serves on the board of Twitter and Chanel and is Chancellor of the Open University and Chair of WeTransfer.
She’ll be in conversation with Jacqueline de Rojas CBE – the president of TechUK and chair of the board of Digital Leaders.
They will share their experience from the dot com era and discuss their last 25 years in tech – and what we can learn from those years now in light of the problems of 2020.
If you want to find out more about Martha Lane Fox – you can connect with her on twitter at @MarthaLaneFox, and if you’d like to connect with Jacqueline de Rojas, you can find out more about her on twitter @JdR_tech or on LinkedIn.
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The Ethics of Coronavirus Apps | Professor Luciano Floridi, University of Oxford
Today, we hear from Professor Luciano Floridi. Luciano is Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information at the University of Oxford.
Luciano is best known for his work on two areas of philosophical research: the philosophy of information and information ethics. From 2008 and 2013, he held positions of Research Chair in philosophy of information and the UNESCO Chair in Information and Computer Ethics.
Luciano’s session talks more about his work and the ethics of coronavirus apps.
Find out more about Luciano at https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/luciano-floridi/
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The State of Fintech | Tim Dinsdale, OpenFin
‘She Talks Tech’ podcast brings you stories, lessons and tips from some of the top women (and men!) in tech.
Today we hear from Tim Dinsdale. Tim is the European CTO at OpenFin and is responsible for leading the firm’s technology efforts, expanding OpenFin’s London-based development team and driving OpenFin’s desktop services initiatives globally.
Tim’s session will provide an overview of innovation in FinTech in 2020 and share his insight into what FinTech is, and what’s driving innovation from both a retail and institutional perspective.
Find out more about Tim at https://openfin.co or on his Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tim-dinsdale-b9aa30172
Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech’ from https://wearetechwomen.com
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Agile Working in Tech | Rebecca Fairlamb, J.P. Morgan Chase
‘She Talks Tech’ podcast brings you stories, lessons and tips from some of the top women (and men!) in tech.
Today we hear from Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, Rebecca Fairlamb, in her session about agile teams. Rebecca is responsible for the delivery of products which serve thousands of the firm’s application developers – and has been leading agile teams for years, with a specific focus on transformation.
Rebecca talks about the future of agile through the lens of individual experiences, which in turn contribute to the potential of a team.
Find out more about Rebecca Fairlamb on her LinkedIn.
Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech’ from WeAreTechWomen.
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The Internet of Things | Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, Tinker London
‘She Talks Tech’ podcast brings you stories, lessons and tips from some of the top women (and men!) in tech.
Today we hear from Canadian-Italian author, consultant, public speaker and entrepreneur Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino in her session about the Internet of Things. Alexandra co-founded Tinker London, the first UK distributor of Arduino, the open source electronics education platform. Her products are included in the permanent collection of the London Design Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York as examples of the internet of things. She was named in the Top 100 Influential Tech Women on Twitter in 2014 and has been included in the longlist of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in Tech in the UK.
Alexandra talks about the lessons learnt from a post-hype world of connected physical and digital experiences, what ethics and security concerns have cropped up and how they might shape what comes next.
Find out more about Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino at www.TinkerLondon.com or follow her on Twitter @iotwatch
Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech’ from WeAreTechWomen.
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Neurodiversity in Tech | Dr Nancy Doyle, Genius Within
‘She Talks Tech’ podcast brings you stories, lessons and tips from some of the top women (and men!) in tech.
Today we hear from occupational psychologist, CEO and Founder of Genius Within Dr Nancy Doyle in her session about Neurodiversity in Tech. Nancy has 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity and Nancy won Public Policy impact of the year at the BPS division of Occupational Psychology in 2019 for her working lobbying for an evidence based approach to neurodiversity inclusion.
Nancy talks about the benefits of neurodiversity, career progression for neurodiverse people and how to systemically include people to benefit the tech industry.
Find out more about Dr Nancy Doyle www.GeniusWIthin.co.uk or on twitter @NancyDoylePsych
Subscribe, rate the podcast and give it a 5-star review – and keep listening every Wednesday morning for a new episode of ‘She Talks Tech’ from WeAreTechWomen.
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