The Other Half Podcast

Chiara Kunnie, Manager, Digital Sales, Social Impact @ Twilio, shares her inspiring journey from investment banking to social impact tech, the importance of trust in crisis tech deployment, and practical advice for women in tech and social impact.

Key Topics

• Career pivot from finance to social impact tech
• The role of trust in crisis response technology
• Balancing revenue targets with social impact
• The importance of community-led design in tech solutions
• The impact of leadership and mentorship on career growth
• Motherhood as a catalyst for professional development

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Zoe Zhao and Annalise Dragic, co-founders of Azlin Software, share their journey from prestigious investment careers to founding Aslin Software, a long-term, values-driven approach to investing in family services software companies. They discuss their unique business model, the importance of shared values, community building, and embracing AI, offering insights for aspiring founders and investors.

Key Topics

• Long-term investment model in software
• Values-driven approach and care
• Community building and asking for help
• Building an AI-centric company

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Annalise's LinkedIn

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Jennifer Fang, Product Leader, Coach and Trainee Therapist, shares her journey from a successful career in tech to training as a Gestalt therapist. She explores how therapy techniques can be applied to workplace relationships, emotional awareness, and personal growth, emphasising experimentation and self-kindness.

Key Topics

• Career transition from tech to therapy
• Gestalt therapy principles and practices
• Applying therapy techniques to workplace relationships

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Jennifer Fang's LinkedIn

Her Next Big Thing

Substack: The Search Within

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Lesley Sackey, founder of Pillow AI, shares her inspiring journey from elite boxing to founding Pillow AI, a trauma-informed recovery platform for women. She discusses resilience, the power of storytelling, and how AI can be used for social good, especially in addressing domestic abuse and empowering women.

Key Topics

• Lesley's boxing career and lessons on resilience
• The founding story of Pillow AI and its social mission
• Using AI for trauma-informed support and recovery
• The importance of storytelling in social impact
• Fundraising challenges and opportunities in impact tech

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Pillow AI

Fight Forward

Antler VC Residency

Lesley Sackey on Twitter

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Clémentine Markman, Head of Operations at Granola, shares her journey from being a lawyer to founding operations leader. She discusses the multifaceted role of operations in a startup, and highlights the transformative impact of AI on operational speed and efficiency, while also addressing the challenges of maintaining quality and understanding in a fast-paced environment.

Key Topics

• Being a founding ops hire in an AI native company
• Prioritisation in operations involves managing risk and blocking growth
• AI fluency for Operations
• Maintaining quality control when using AI tools
• Visibility in operations for career advancement

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Clémentine Markman LinkedIn

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Catt Small, Staff Product Designer, shares expert strategies on building influence without authority, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating organisational dynamics as an individual contributor. Discover practical tips on networking, communicating effectively with leadership, and expanding your impact beyond your job title.

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Key Topics

• Influence without authority
• Stakeholder mapping and relationship building
• Strategies for building social capital
• Effective communication with leadership
• Networking and influence expansion

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Catt Small's Website

Rosenfeld Media - The Staff Designer

LinkedIn Profile of Catt Small

Blue Sky Profile of Catt Small

Julie Ngov, co-founder of Hundun Labs, shares her journey from corporate law to founding sustainable fashion and gaming startups, highlighting lessons on confidence, risk-taking, and navigating fundraising.

Key Topics

• Career transition from law to tech and gaming
• Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Fundraising challenges for female founders
• The importance of diverse teams and representation
• Lessons learned from founding multiple startups

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Julie’s LinkedIn

Hundun Labs

HERmesa Angel Network

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Rhiannon White, CEO of Clue, shares her fascinating journey across global product leadership roles, insights on business models, and her approach to leadership, empathy, and women's health innovation.

Key Topics

• The importance of curiosity in product leadership
• How business model structure influences company performance
• Transitioning from CPO to CEO: surprises and lessons
• The role of empathy and transparency in leadership
• Innovations in women's health and data-driven insights

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Rhiannon White on LinkedIn

Clue - Women's Health App

McKinsey Structure Conduct Performance Model

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This week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss:

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This week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss:

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