The Girls in Tech Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Clyde 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.

On today’s episode, Sandra Lopez 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.

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.

On today’s show, Marina Saint-Lary 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.

Raquel Tamez 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 societ

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.

Today, Christine Johnson 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.