In Her Ellement

  Interested in the not-for-profit sector? Isabella De Mattia is the Acting Vice President of Business Operations & Analytics at the International Rescue Committee, an organization set up by Albert Einstien to help people affected by humanitarian crises. Isabella grew up in Italy but has lived and worked all over the world. Isabella has always been hungry to explore new things and find ou...

In this special holiday episode, we’re taking you back to Season 1 for Andrea Gallego’s conversation with Constance Curtis, Founder of The List. Anyone who has ever dreamt of becoming a tech entrepreneur will ask themselves pivotal questions. How will I raise capital?  Where do I recruit talent? What if I don’t know how to code?  Constance Curtis founded The List to revolutionize modern...

Dr. Beth Willman is a powerhouse in the astronomy space. In this episode, she discusses how she's navigated the changes in her career, taking her all the way from academia to huge sky-mapping projects. This episode was hosted by Dr. Adi Zolotov, Partner and Associate Director of Data Science at BCG Gamma.  In her academic career, Beth is famous for discovering a new class of galaxies, the fir...

Anjana Susarla is the Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business. In this episode, she talks about her journey to becoming one of the leaders in her field, her work advocating for more inclusive AI models, and how she successfully juggled family and work during the pandemic. Anjana’s story is truly remarkable. After suffering financial hardship, Anjana...

Why is it so important to have a seat at the table? Sirisha Kadamalakalva shares how she’s straddled the worlds of investment banking and technology to become DataRobot’s first Chief Strategy Officer. Sirisha began her career in tech as a software engineer at Oracle but decided to pursue a path in investment banking after completing her MBA at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. B...

  We’re kicking off Season 2 with our new co-host Suchi Srinivasan, an AI and digital expert and Managing Director and Partner at BCG Platinion. In this episode, Suchi takes us on the journey that led her to the top of a field that's straight out of science fiction. Suchi grew up with a dad who worked as an engineer, and vividly remembers the tech he brought home with him from work. After her...

We’re back for Season 2 of In Her Ellement , a podcast from BCG! Join AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan and product designer Corin Lines for meaningful and vulnerable conversations with women leaders and allies in business, digital, and technology.  In Season 2 you can expect more deep dives into the often difficult journey to the top, more demystification of the barriers women face in t...

Deciding to move on can be challenging. Andrea Gallego, formerly Managing Director and Partner at BCG Gamma makes her career transitions based on where she can make the most impact. In this episode, we say goodbye to our co-host as she shares a little about her career trajectory. Andrea began her career as a freshman intern at Lehman Brothers, moving on to the Simons Foundation after the bank’s co...

What can we do to invite more diverse talent into our field? Astera Schneeweisz, Partner and Director of Engineering, Information Security and Compliance at BCG Digital Ventures thinks that celebrating curiosity, cultivating a kind listening ear, and demystifying your field are critical elements of active allyship. Like many in tech, Astera started their journey by taking things apart and putting...

How can you succeed in tech if your background is nontraditional? Kalina Nikolova has worked in the advertising industry for over 25 years and now acts as VP of Business Operations & Strategy at Yahoo. In this episode, Kalina talks about her mission to champion a diverse range of talent. How can you succeed in tech if your background is nontraditional? Kalina Nikolova has worked in the adverti...

How can employers keep talented women engaged for the long haul? In this episode, Debika Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Verizon Business reflects on how her supportive and dynamic company has kept her excited about the telecom industry for over 25 years. As a child, Debika had an aptitude for science and technology. This eventually led her to study electrical engineering and physics at MIT...

How can you find your unique value add? Sita Sonty shares how she went from being a multilingual translator and diplomat to working for BCG as its Associate Director of Aerospace. In this episode, Sita discusses her unconventional route into science and technology and the challenge of overcoming imposter syndrome. This episode was hosted by Dr. Adi Zolotov, Partner and Associate Director of Data S...

Kesha Williams, Senior Principal at Slalom, shares how she became an expert across Java, cloud technologies, artificial & machine learning, and AWS. Kesha is a lifelong learner, a passionate mentor, and advocates for more diversity in tech. She firmly believes in paying your experience forward, no matter your seniority or skill level. Since beginning her coding journey in high school, Kesha ha...

To be a great business leader you have to bring your whole best self to your work.  Too often women feel that they need to conceal their emotions to avoid being stereotyped, but empathy is such a critical skill for success. Ashley Grice shares her journey to becoming a leader of purpose & impact at Brighthouse and how to nurture your authentic self.  As the CEO and managing director...

Anyone who has ever dreamt of becoming a tech entrepreneur will ask themselves pivotal questions. How will I raise capital?  Where do I recruit talent? What if I don’t know how to code?  Constance Curtis founded The List to revolutionize modern dating, driven by her frustration with online dating apps.  She shares her founder's journey with us in this episode.  As a consumer in...

How do you manage it all?  That’s a question that Tiffany Dufu used to dismiss.  But after all of the balls came crashing down for her she shared her story of letting go in her memoir manifesto, Drop the Ball.  Now she spends every day committed to her life’s work of advancing women & girls.  This conversation is a “fireside chat” recorded at a BCG Women at Gamma event 06/1...

How do you grow a career in tech?  We speak to Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code—the largest and most active community for technical women in the world.  Her advice is to continually challenge yourself and elevate your voice and goals—remember that you’re in high demand!   Alaina shares her career path; she’s run niche products for Puma in Germany, led developer outreach f...

Each episode our hosts engage with women leaders in technology, business and digital to learn how they’ve built their careers in these rapidly changing industries.  This episode is a little different—it turns the tables on the hosts of the show; AI expert Andrea Gallego and product designer Corin Lines, two leaders from BCG.   Andrea and Corin share how their childhood passions fore...

Dana Karwas, the Director of CCAM (Center for Collaborative Arts & Media) at Yale University shares how her career journey has integrated artistic practice with technological research and data. Currently, occupying an academic leadership position, Dana has the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and approach every day with creativity.  Dana’s work spans large-scale public art in...

What do the women pushing the boundaries of digital think right now about the industry? What does it take to join them? AI expert Andrea Gallego and product designer Corin Lines from Boston Consulting Group talk to the women at the vanguard of technology in business, art, education, and more. They’re digging into how these powerhouse leaders got where they are—everything from the joy of projects g...