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

Pernilla Vinneby serves as the CEO of Knowit Experience Stockholm, a prominent digital agency counted among the largest in the Nordics. Renowned as a seasoned business developer specializing in digital solutions and e-commerce, she brings a customer-centric approach to her leadership role. Pernilla's career is marked by exceptional ambition, a relentless drive for continuous improvement, and a ded...

Growing up with a rich blend of Welsh and Nigerian heritage in diverse locations such as the Philippines, the United States, Tunisia, and the UK, her fascination with people and cultures blossomed from an early age. This curiosity deepened as she pursued her studies, earning a BSc in Psychology from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Gender, International Development and Globalization from...

Suvi Lindfors stands as the visionary founder of Lumoa , a distinguished Finnish SaaS enterprise dedicated to empowering companies worldwide with profound insights into enhancing their customer experiences. As a seasoned leader, Suvi boasts an illustrious career managing customer experience teams and spearheading projects at renowned organizations like Telia, Nokia, and Microsoft. Her exceptional...

Sophia Matveeva is the visionary CEO and founder of Tech For Non-Techies , a dynamic education and executive coaching company. Renowned for her insights, Sophia has made notable contributions to prestigious publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Guardian, and Forbes, sharing her expertise on entrepreneurship and technology trends. In addition, she hosts the highly a...

Auriole Prince BA MMAA, a registered medical illustrator and forensic artist trained at the FBI Academy Quantico, is the founder of Change My Face. Her expertise lies in providing age progression imaging services through innovative apps and software, particularly for health campaigns and the aging of long-term missing individuals. Auriole's professional journey includes collaborating with the Miss...

Inspired by the success of their coffee catering business, Iranthi Gomes and her partner ventured into the tech realm with the launch of Serviceform . This innovative platform comprises 13 essential tools designed to empower businesses in areas such as website traffic conversion, customer communication, marketing process management, and email marketing campaigns. Originally from Sri Lanka, Gomes c...

Cindy Gallop is a distinguished professional with over three decades of experience in brand-building, marketing, and advertising. She began her impactful career by establishing the US office of the renowned ad agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty in New York in 1998. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored as Advertising Woman of the Year in 2003. As the founder and CEO of IfWeRanT...

Saumya Bhatnagar, Chief Product Officer, and Co-founder of involve.ai, boasts a remarkable track record as a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, recipient of the Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award, and inclusion in the National Diversity Council's prestigious 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech list. With a Master's in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a specialization i...

Lekisha Middleton is the visionary Founder of The Good Success Network, a global management consulting, and executive coaching firm dedicated to cultivating a workforce that is well-prepared and workplaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. With a focus on aligning work with purpose and values, Lekisha guides her clients in crafting a life they love and a legacy they can be proud of. As a...

Karin Hennessy serves as the Director of Product Management for User Trust and Privacy at Google, overseeing consumer privacy and controls in advertising. As a dedicated advocate for users, she is committed to ushering in the next generation of pro-consumer experiences in advertising and ensuring equitable access to information for all. With a robust background in advertising technology, Karin has...

Helena is the visionary CEO and Founder of GLOBHE, dedicated to forging a more sustainable future through the pioneering Crowddroning platform. A staunch advocate for the belief that the future of possibilities is already within our grasp, Helena is fueled by a passionate commitment to leveraging innovative technology and fostering collaborations to showcase and lead the way forward. Her notable r...

Streetbees -the world’s first human intelligence platform. Tugce Bulut serves as the CEO and founder of Streetbees, a groundbreaking global intelligence platform established in 2015. Headquartered in London, Streetbees has revolutionized the gathering of data and insights on human behavior by analyzing real-life moments sourced from its extensive user base and communities worldwide. This innovativ...

Josie holds the position of Senior Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, where she leverages her expertise in developing comprehensive reporting structures and data models. With a focus on supporting organizational performance tracking within product and industry contexts, Josie has been an integral part of executive teams. Her academic background is marked by an MBA with a specialization in ent...

Tonya Makowski has been immersed in the field of Information Technology since 2004 when she initially assumed the role of an "accidental techie" at a non-profit organization. Recognizing her affinity for technology, she pursued and successfully completed a Computer Science degree in 2009, with a specialized focus on data management. Throughout her dynamic career, Tonya has showcased her versatilit...

Dora Palfi stands as the CEO and co-founder of imagiLabs, , a Stockholm-based startup with an all-female founding team, dedicated to bridging the gender gap in coding. Dora brings a wealth of experience to her role, having spent years teaching programming to children and teenagers while being a vocal advocate for women in the technology sector. Before establishing imagiLabs, she co-founded Women@E...

Claire Lebraz, a seasoned professional with a background in economics and a penchant for data, innovation, and computational thinking, graduated from the prestigious Paris School of Economics. Over the past decade, she has made significant contributions in San Francisco, focusing on optimizing asset utilization for marketplaces. Notably, she played pivotal roles at Turo , enhancing the use of cars...

Ran is a dynamic professional with a Master's in Statistics earned from Boston University in 2019. Her journey in the field of data science began with her pivotal role in the Data Science team at Wayfair, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership by spearheading a machine learning work stream. In this capacity, she developed a real-time bidding model tailored for online social and display ads....

Carole boasts an impressive 17-year career dedicated to the development of high-performance integrated circuit solutions. Her comprehensive expertise spans advanced CMOS technologies, cultivated through roles at renowned industry giants such as Intel, Samsung, CSR, and Texas Instruments. Carole’s proficiency extends to analog/RF design methodology and an expert understanding of the backend flow, c...

Ramune Bartuskaite is the visionary CEO and Founder of Spec Matters , a groundbreaking tech advocacy platform dedicated to empowering the building industry in making healthier specifications and more informed material selections. Recognizing the profound impact of these decisions on human health and the environment, Ramune established Spec Matters as a free website and newsletter, providing a cent...

Liliya is a distinguished professional with a robust academic background, having graduated from Moscow State University in 2011 with a degree in Applied Math and Computer Science. She furthered her academic pursuits and earned a Ph. D. in Statistics from Boston University in 2017. Embarking on her professional journey, Liliya commenced her career with Amazon's Alexa team, contributing her skills a...

Melanie is the UX Director within the Google Search Team, leveraging her extensive experience in building and leading UX teams on a global scale, with notable roles at Startups, Schibsted, and eBay. Beyond her corporate endeavors, Melanie is the founder of Rise Network, formerly known as LondonTechLadies, a women's network dedicated to organizing events focused on soft skill development. Her missi...

Anna Loparev stands as a seasoned Senior UX Researcher at New Relic, bringing over a decade of expertise cultivated in both academic and industry settings. Throughout her distinguished career, Anna has demonstrated her ability to build collaborative coalitions across departments, establish effective ResearchOps processes, and contribute to the design and strategic direction of more than 10 product...

Claudia Rademaker holds the esteemed positions of Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Co-founder at Dugga , a cutting-edge digital assessment platform grounded in research. Her professional journey spans international collaborations with start-ups, scale-ups, and contributions to international business development across diverse industries. Claudia’s expertise extends to academia, where s...

Clementine is a distinguished Machine Learning Researcher currently contributing her expertise to Twitter. As a vital member of the RecSys Lab, she is instrumental in crafting the next generation of recommender systems. Additionally, Clementine serves as a consultant to various product teams within the company, aiding them in unlocking the full potential of their data through the application of cu...

Elisa Caballero is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background, holding a degree in Computer Engineering from Madrid and specializing in technology project management at Harvard University. In July 2021, she assumed the role of Global Head of Engineering Strategy and Operations at Glovo, a testament to her exceptional skills and leadership capabilities. With over 13 yea...