The Other Half Podcast

By Gerisha Nadaraju, Josephine Conneely

The Other Half is a podcast for women in tech. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next wave of female entrepreneurs and business leaders. Each week we are joined by industry experts who share t... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

The Other Half Podcast episodes:

November 29, 2023S1 E10: SEASON FINALE - Passion & Action
This week in our season finale, we take a look back at the key insights and learnings shared by our guests including:
Occupying space and why representation matters

How growth is intentional

Why passion and action are more important than domain expertise
Knowing when to walk away

Wearing yourself lightly
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41min
November 22, 2023S1 E9: Building Confidence | Tiwalola Ogunlesi
This week we are joined by Tiwalola Ogunlesi, Founder, Author and Confidence Coach at Confident & Killing It. In this episode we discuss how to build confidence including:
The generational cycle of low self-esteem in young girls and women

Frameworks for building confidence

Why you should shine your own light

The importance of betting on yourself

Taking the leap to start a business
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49min
November 15, 2023S1 E8: Starting a Startup | Jo Goodall & Jas Schembri-Stothart
This week we are joined by Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founders at Luna. In this episode we discuss the practical steps involved in founding a startup including:
How to validate an idea

The thought process behind deciding to go “all-in”

Picking the right co-founder

Raising a pre-seed round as first time founders

The unique challenges of building a product for teenagers
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43min
November 08, 2023S1 E7: Why Culture & Allyship Matters | Philippa Main & Will Ford
This week we are joined by Philippa Main, Lead Product Manager at Protex AI and Will Ford, Director of Music at Wimbledon High School. In this episode we discuss the importance of organisational culture and allyship including:
Gaslighting and the lasting impact of negative organisational cultures

Rebuilding confidence after challenges

Examples of impactful DEI initiatives

How good culture can foster experimentation and innovation

Advice on how to be an ally
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42min
November 01, 2023S1 E6: Becoming a Leader | Marta Jasinska
This week we are joined by Marta Jasinska, VP Product Engineering at Bumble. In this episode we discuss her path to becoming an engineering leader including:
Developing the skills to transition from engineer to leader

The importance of mentors and representation

Why the C-Suite is its own team and how to create it

Burnout and knowing when to make a change

Being a “rare” female engineering leader and advice for others who aspire to it
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40min
October 24, 2023S1 E5: Mid season Recap - Micro-Love & Missions
This week we take a look back at the first four episodes of Season 1. In this episode we discuss our key takeaways so far including:
Personal missions and knowing your why

Authenticity and agency as superpowers

Micro-love and ripple effects

Company values in action

A lot of practical advice
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32min
October 17, 2023S1 E4: Fundraising Advice for Startups | Yvonne Bajela & Deepali Nangia
This week we are joined by Deepali Nangia, Partner at SpeedInvest and Yvonne Bajela, Partner at Localglobe. In this episode we discuss fundraising advice for early stage startups including:
Yvonne & Deepali’s journey into venture capital

What VCs look for in Pre-Seed and Seed startups

How much pitch decks matter

Why low investment rates still persist for women-led businesses

Advice for founders raising early stage rounds
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38min
October 10, 2023S1 E3: Lessons from a 2nd Time Founder | Tracy Young
This week we are joined by Tracy Young, Founder and CEO at TigerEye. In this episode we discuss her lessons from being a 2nd time founder including:
Founding as activism

Hiring and firing for core values

How her gender impacted fundraising

Navigating pregnancy as a CEO-founder

Advice for other aspiring female founders
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41min
October 03, 2023S1 E2: Employment Rights Explained | Clare Fowler
This week we are joined by Clare Fowler, Senior Solicitor at Yesslaw. In this episode we discuss employment rights including:
Layoffs and what to do when it happens

An overview of the grievance process

The subtleness of sexism at work

Maternity discrimination

Fighting against NDAs
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47min
September 26, 2023S1 E1: The Path to the C-Suite | Lizzie Drake
This week we are joined by Lizzie Drake, Chief Compliance Officer at Alipay UK. In this episode we discuss her path to the C-suite including:
The challenges she faced

The power of knowing your “why”

Microlove and creating positive ripple effects

Practical actions managers can take to support their teams

Advice for other women who want to navigate their own path to the C-Suite
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50min

FAQs about The Other Half Podcast:

How many episodes does The Other Half Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.