Our final episode of the 2022 Women in Technology and Innovation series, features Samantha Walravens in conversation with young alumni Samantha Orlan, Senior Program Manager at Narvar. Learn how Samantha Orlan navigated her early career in tech

Success Strategies for Female Founders

Apr 1st, 2022 27m 46s

In Episode 3, we continue our discussion on Women in Technology and Innovation featuring Samantha Walravens in conversation with Jessica Davidoff, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Easton Rae. Listen in as Jessica discusses her experience building

Marketing Leadership Lessons with Aimée Lapic, GoPro CMO

Mar 25th, 2022 29m 48s

In this series on Women in Technology and Innovation, we learn from remarkable female entrepreneurs and technology leaders who are changing the world through innovation and creating new paths for the next generation of female leaders. In Episod

Building People-Centered Tech Products

Mar 18th, 2022 24m 43s

Disrupting Climate Change through Sustainable Building and Green-Tech

May 26th, 2021 31m 1s

Samantha Walravens leads a ranging conversation with Kathleen Egan, the Co-Founder and CEO of ecomedes about how she is building sustainable enterprises. Kathleen discusses how her passion for surfing and background as an engineer and consultan

Modsy Co-Founder and CEO, Shanna Tellerman, on Disrupting Interior Design

May 19th, 2021 40m 7s

This week, Shanna Tellerman, the CEO and co-founder of Modsy, sits down with Samantha Walravens to discuss her passion for design and technology, and how she built this into a virtual interior design company. Before founding Modsy, Shanna was a

The Future of Robotic Vision, Enhanced Perception, and Autonomous Driving

May 12th, 2021 27m 43s

Samantha Walravens and Luis Dussan discuss how AEye is making next-generation transportation a reality using LiDAR systems. Building on his experience as an aerospace engineer, Luis founded AEye in 2013 with a unique perspective on how to effec

Innovation and Disruption in Cybersecurity Using Graph Theory

May 5th, 2021 35m 29s

Host Samantha Walravens leads an engaging conversation with Liz Maida about how she pivoted her career from civil engineering to internet infrastructure and eventually founded her own cutting-edge cybersecurity company, Uplevel Security. As the

Disrupting Data Privacy, Governance, and Security

Apr 28th, 2021 36m 6s

Join Samantha Walravens and Tom Chavez for a discussion about new approaches to data, decision science, and AI. Tom is a technology entrepreneur and is currently building Ketch to automate data privacy, governance, and security. Additionally, t

The Next Big Thing—A Look at Emerging Technologies

Apr 21st, 2021 35m 33s

This week, Samantha Walravens hosted a panel discussion with two leaders at the forefront of disruptive technologies. Jeff Rosedale is a registered U.S. patent lawyer working with clients on the cutting edge of science and technology to develop

What It Takes to Be a Disruptor in Engineering

Apr 14th, 2021 30m 52s

For our first conversation in this series on Disruptive Engineers, host, Samantha Walravens sits down with Dr. Ikhlaq Sidhu, the author of the book Innovation Engineering: A Practical Guide to Creating Anything New. Dr. Sidhu is Chief Scientist

What It Means to Be an Ally to Women and Underrepresented Populations in Tech

Mar 31st, 2021 26m 2s

This week, Samantha Walravens facilitates a conversation with influential thought leaders on the importance of allyship for women and other underrepresented populations in tech. Melinda Briana Epler shares from her experience as a consultant, t

Sara Luchian of Virgin Hyperloop on the Future of Transportation

Mar 24th, 2021 34m 12s

Listen to an inspiring and engaging conversation with Sara Luchian, the Head of Passenger Experience at Virgin Hyperloop, to learn what it was like to be one of the first two people to ride in a hyperloop pod during a successful test run. Host,

Inspiration and Impact for the Next Generation of Women in Tech

Mar 17th, 2021 35m 41s

Join host Samantha Walravens in conversation Ruthe Farmer as they discuss the policies and passions that are inspiring the next generation in tech. Ruthe is the Chief Evangelist at CSForAll and a Former Senior Policy Advisor in the White House

Early Career Professionals Who Are Shaping the Tech Industry

Mar 10th, 2021 31m 35s

Hear from recent graduates and early-career female tech professionals who are creating the tools and services we use every day. This week, our young alumni panel features Emma Catlin, an engineer at Pinterest, Christine Quan, a data scientist &

Leadership Insights with Kelly Steckelberg, CFO of Zoom

Mar 3rd, 2021 35m 1s

This week, Kelly Steckelberg, CFO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc., chats with Samantha Walravens about the path to leadership for women in technology. Kelly discusses the challenges and opportunities for women who aspire to leadership roles.

Dawoon Kang on the Founder’s Journey

Feb 24th, 2021 35m 23s

In Episode 2, join Samantha Walravens for a discussion with Dawoon Kang, Co-founder and Chief Dating Officer at Coffee Meets Bagel. Listen in as Dawoon shares her experience as a female entrepreneur in the tech industry, what it means to be res

Women and the Importance of Representation in Tech

Feb 17th, 2021 36m 2s

In this series on Women in Technology, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and engineers who are changing the world through industry and innovation. In Episode 1, join Samantha Walravens for a discussio

Forward-Looking Technology Trends

Apr 7th, 2020 34m 2s

In Episode 7 of the Women in Technology and Innovation series, we learn from thought leaders who are at the forefront of emerging trends in tech. This week features diverse perspectives across functions and specializations including robotics, A

Inspiring the Next Generation of Technology Leaders

Mar 31st, 2020 37m 17s

Episode 6 of the Women in Technology and Innovation series features Allie Diracles, founder and CEO of VidCode; Sona Dolasia, co-founder of Reaching Out with Robotics; and Dhana Pawar, general manager at VeraTempo. These tech educators, mentors

Early Career Success for Technology Professionals who are Female

Mar 24th, 2020 36m 57s

In Episode 5 of the Women in Technology and Innovation series, we feature a discussion with engineers and analysts who are female and in the earlier stages of their careers in technology. Kati Pease, Deployment Strategist at Stripe; Christine Q

The Path to Leadership for Women in the Tech World

Mar 17th, 2020 38m 54s

Experienced female executives discuss career progression, leadership, and work-life balance in Episode 4 of the Women in Technology and Innovation series. Kathleen Egan, Co-Founder and CEO of ecomedes, Aparna Pujar, Founder and CEO of Zemplee,

Lessons and Insights for Funding Women-Led Startups

Mar 10th, 2020 33m 56s

Episode 3 features a conversation with two guests from the VC world. Lisa Jones is a Board Member and Partner at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund and Susannah Shipton is the Head of Platform at AlleyCorp. Host, Samantha Walravens, continues t

Success Strategies of Female Founders & Entrepreneurs

Mar 3rd, 2020 32m 49s

In Episode 2 of the Women in Technology and Innovation series, Ari Horie, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Startup Lab, and Maci Peterson, Founder and CEO at On Second Thought share success strategies of female founders. With a wealth of unique e

Why Diversity Matters in the World of Technology & Innovation

Feb 22nd, 2020 39m 33s

In this series, we are exploring the topic of women in technology and innovation. Through engaging conversations with female leaders in Silicon Valley, we discuss timely topics such as the importance of diversity and representation in product d

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