Queens of Tech Podcast | 100 Voices of Impact | Representation Matters!

Caroline is a seasoned professional serving as a chairperson and board member, Tech Investor, accomplished CEO, keynote speaker, and author. Her leadership journey includes a significant tenure as the CEO of the Swedish insurer ICA Insurance, accumulating 25 years of extensive experience in various senior management roles within the financial industry. Beyond her roles in line management, Caroline...

ennifer Vessels is a dynamic business leader, consultant, facilitator, and speaker renowned for driving results and spearheading business transformation across startups, mid-cap, and multinational enterprises. In her role as CEO of Next Step, a distinguished Silicon Valley-based consulting company, Jennifer has played a pivotal role in transforming industry giants such as Adobe, Autodesk, Cisco, a...

Winifred Patricia Johansen is an old-school mechanical engineer from the NTNU, the last to adapt to new technology and not yet on ChatGPT. To change phones is worse than going to the dentist. She worked with engine designs, and crankcase ventilation and wrecked a hopeless number of cars as a crush safety analyst. She stretched, yanked, twisted, and afflicted torturous loads to subsea umbilicals to...

Jannecke Drangert-Hveding is a seasoned CX Strategist and fervent advocate for customer-centricity, bringing a wealth of expertise in adopting an "outside-in" approach to strategy and business development. Her extensive background encompasses roles as a business advisor, leader, and board member. Jannecke made a significant mark in the industry by founding one of Scandinavia's pioneering CX and cu...

Anastasia Trofimova is the visionary Co-founder and CEO behind Your Beet, a pioneering Social Commerce platform dedicated to revolutionizing the way we approach food. Your Beet serves as a user-friendly app designed to seamlessly guide individuals towards healthier, more sustainable, and personalized eating habits. Much like the curated recommendations of a Spotify playlist, Your Beet provides use...

Madona S. Wambua is a seasoned professional specializing in engineering exceptional mobile experiences for the Android platform. Currently, she serves as a key player at Jibu Labs, where she not only builds brilliant, human-centered applications but also oversees all aspects of technology development, including product design, engineering, and architecture. Journey in Software Engineering Madona's...

Rebecca Jones is proof that mid-career pivots are both possible and highly recommended. Rebecca went from Capital Markets and Banking into Tech. She continually campaigns for gender and age inclusion in both of these male-dominated industries. Rebecca is excited to discuss all things related to building diverse talent pipelines, befriending AI and digital-touch solutions, and the joys of intergene...

Jyoti is on a mission to narrow the gap between skilled migrants and Norwegian companies, providing support to integrate them into the job market. Through Umbrella, her initiative, she assists companies in attracting and retaining multicultural diversity across all organizational levels. An entrepreneur, recruiter, diversity coach, and educator, Jyoti boasts over 6 years of dedicated work with Nor...

Kamilla, a first-generation immigrant hailing from Uzbekistan, achieved a significant milestone as the inaugural member of her family to pursue education in the United States. She successfully earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where a fortuitous encounter with her mentor laid the foundation for the creation of Rise First. This non-profit organization is dedicated to g...

Jasmine Tagesson, a former Creative Director, transitioned her passion for women's health and equality into a journey as a health tech entrepreneur. With a dedicated mission to create a substantial positive impact on women's lives, she leverages data and innovative solutions to reshape the future of women's health, contributing to advancements for better health globally. Currently serving as the C...

In the realm of disruptive technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a ubiquitous force, shaping various aspects of human existence. From facial recognition on smartphones to supply chain optimization, food production to medical research, and online shopping to human-like text and image generators, AI has permeated diverse facets of our lives. For leaders, understandin...

Dr. Ma holds a Ph. D. in physics and has a background as a researcher in nanotechnology, specializing in the development of optical detection for medical diagnostic processes. Before her role as a vital member of the founding team at Faculty AI , Ma founded Data Science Lab, a community that burgeoned into one of Europe's largest with over 2,000 active data scientist members. The inception of Facu...

Dr. Jane Lovas is a visionary, thought leader, author, and speaker, serving as the Principal and Owner of Lovas Consulting —a leading coaching and consulting provider for Women Leaders in Technology. Renowned for her commitment to fostering powerful leaders who drive high-performing organizations, Jane is sought after by organizations aiming to champion women leaders and ensure their success. With...

Maral serves as the Co-founder of the consultancy firm Mirado and holds the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Werlabs . Her professional journey is characterized by a fervent dedication to product development, where she channels her passion into driving innovation and crafting impactful solutions that cater to both user and business needs. In her role, Maral collaborates seamlessly with t...

Mari is a Principal at Icebreaker.vc with a portfolio boasting 100+ startups. As an ex-growth operator of a 15% profitable MoM startup, she brings a wealth of experience to the table. Additionally, she is the founder of Herizon.io, a non-profit dedicated to creating tech jobs for immigrant women. Notably, she was recognized as the Investor of the Year in NWITA. A self-taught human-centric growth t...

Ilona, the visionary founder and CEO of Slate Digital, is on a mission to empower purpose-led businesses and their teams to unlock growth and realize their full potential. Her unwavering dedication to leadership in the digital age is evident in her podcast, "Still Loading, " where she engages with experts on crucial topics such as the gender pay gap, co-working dynamics, remote leadership, and the...

Hege identifies herself as a curious and passionate individual who, despite her introverted nature, holds a profound concern for people. Both in her professional and personal spheres, she is captivated by the human experience—delving into what it truly means to be human, to think, feel, and engage with our surroundings. Her inquisitiveness is reflected in her diverse professional journey, spanning...

Masoomeh stands as a visionary leader and the Founder/CEO of Mx3P, driven by an unwavering passion for unraveling unique and complex problems. Her commitment lies in crafting and executing innovative solutions that tackle global-scale public and business challenges. Boasting extensive experience in research, innovation, and leadership, Masoomeh has made substantial contributions to the development...

Katherine is a seasoned executive with a rich background spanning over 20 years, dedicated to spearheading innovation and transformation initiatives. Recognized for her expertise in bridging the communication divide between technologists and C-suite executives, she has a proven track record of leading small teams to achieve remarkable outcomes. Currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at...

Nadia serves as Google's Head of Industry in the US, where she plays a pivotal role in steering sales strategy and business development for data and tech services with WPP agencies. Since joining Google in 2009, Nadia has been at the forefront of transformative multicultural global programs, orchestrating the design and launch of new products and sales strategies across the US and EMEA. In her cur...

Karen Dolva serves as the CEO and co-founder of No Isolation , an Oslo-based startup established in October 2015. Driven by the mission to alleviate involuntary social solitude, the company's inaugural product, AV1, is a physical avatar designed to empower children and young adults facing extended periods away from school due to illness. AV1 enables them to maintain a presence in the classroom, co...

Merete Medle’s journey began on a remote island in the sea of western Norway, growing up with two siblings. Today, she is a dedicated professional and mother of five-year-old twins following a separation. With a diverse career spanning telecoms, home alarms, and various startups/scaleups, Merete has honed her skills primarily in insight and analysis. Boasting over 15 years of experience as a CX (C...

Cuky Pérez stands out as an accomplished economist and data scientist, boasting two decades of experience in applied statistics and technology, primarily in Silicon Valley. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph. D. and Master’s degree from the prestigious Stanford University. Initially serving as a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Cuky made a strategic career shift after thr...

Beverly Clarke stands as a distinguished figure in education, recognized as a TechWomen100 Award winner, and a dedicated leader. Formerly a teacher, she has seamlessly transitioned into various roles, assuming the roles of an education consultant , published author, ambassador, board member, coach, mentor, speaker, and trustee. Beverly is committed to elevating educational outcomes for all by fost...

Azra Osmancevic stands as the co-founder of legal tech startup Justic and holds the position of Head of Business Development at Viaplay Group , a globally acclaimed streaming company experiencing rapid growth. Beyond her executive roles, Azra is an engaged angel investor, a board professional, and the visionary force behind Femtorship, a mentoring initiative tailored for young women. With a backgr...