Women Tech Charge

Fans of the Great British Bake-Off will know Manon Lagrève for her Matcha and White Chocolate biscuit selfie showstopper, and for reaching the quarter finals of the TV baking challenge. But when she's not baking, Manon is a successful technologist with a career in software implementation. In this episode, Anne-Marie catches up with Manon over a Vegan Blueberry cake to discuss how tech has changed her life and her baking - and of course to share some behind the scenes gossip about Britain's favourite baking show.

Follow Manon Lagrève on twitter @MMarla35 and Instagram @manonlagreve. Her website is www.ManonLagreve.com

Anne-Marie Imafidon is on twitter @aimafidon and Instagram @notyouraverageami

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Way back when the iPod Touch was (briefly) the cutting edge of mobile technology, Jenny Griffiths spotted an opportunity to use images to search the web. She combined this with a love of fashion to create a pioneering engine which powers searches for high street fashion giants such as ASOS, TopShop and Gap. She started out wanting to be an artist - but became a computer scientist, pioneer of machine learning and computer vision, and was awarded an MBE for her services to digital innovation in the fashion industry. In this episode of Women Tech Charge, Jenny talks to Anne-Marie about her journey to STEM success, and why she's started speaking her mind on the issues that matter.

Follow Jenny Griffiths on Twitter @JennySnapTech and @SnapFashion

Anne-Marie Imafidon is on twitter @aimafidon and Instagram @notyouraverageami

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When Michelle Kennedy became a mother, she needed a safe place online to connect with other mums. She couldn't find it... so she built it. Her app Peanut has become an international brand, was featured on the Apple Store as App of the day, and has attracted investment from the likes of Ashton Kutcher. Her story is a masterclass in turning a problem you're passionate about into a successful startup idea, and the power of tech to bring people together.

Michelle is on Twitter @shellkennedylon and Instagram @michellekennedylon

Peanut is available on iOS and Android - find out more on Twitter @peanutapp and Instagram @peanut

Anne Marie Imafidon is on Twitter @aimafidon and Instagram @notyouraverageami

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Louise Broni-Mensah was the first black female founder accepted into Silicon Valley's Y-Combinator programme (which counts AirBnB, Dropbox and Reddit among its alumni), and is now taking her urban music party platform global. How did she do it? Her story is incredible - in this podcast she tells it in her own words.

Follow Louise on Twitter: @LouiseBroni and Shoobs at @shoobsonline and www.shoobs.com

Anne-Marie Imafidon is on twitter @aimafidon and Instagram @notyouraverageami

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Rikke Roselund founded BorrowMyDoggy.com which connects dog owners with those who would like to help look after their pup. She's using technology to bring people together, enrich lives and spread 'pawprints of happiness'. She speaks to Anne-Marie about starting a tech business with passion, failing fast, and how tech can enhance human (and canine) relationships.

Follow Rikke on Twitter: @riroselund and @BorrowMyDoggy

Anne-Marie Imafidon is on twitter @aimafidon and Instagram @notyouraverageami

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From fashion to finance, technology is revolutionising every area of our lives. Meet the extraordinary women who are leading the charge.

Hosted by Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, CEO of www.stemettes.org, Women Tech Charge is a series of candid, inspiring and often funny conversations with inventors, entrepreneurs and even real-life spies. These are stories of eureka moments, successes and failures, passions and ideas, which will inspire you to take charge – woman or otherwise.

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