Women Talk Tech

In this episode, Sade is joined by Erica , , Managing Director and CEO of Kuno GmbH, who support businesses with HR and payroll services—specifically tailored for start-ups, scale-ups, and small to medium-sized companies. Together, they discuss: Her career journey and what first sparked her interest in HR Her experience at Rocket Internet and the key lessons she took away Her time at Finleap and w...

In this episode, Sade is joined by Anne , VP of Engineering at The Quality Group, the powerhouse behind Germany’s leading supplement brands.  Together, they explore: Anne’s journey as a woman in tech leadership and the challenges she’s navigated along the way How language and communication styles shape the way women are perceived as leaders Strategies to empower women to use language that ass...

In this episode, Sade sits down with two inspiring guests from Wemolo , the company transforming digital parking with AI-powered licence plate recognition. Their innovative solutions, monitoring and management, are making parking smarter by improving efficiency, utilisation, and administration. Together, they dive into: What first sparked their interest in tech, and how their motivations have evol...

In this episode, Sade is joined by Dimitrina , Europe Central Talent Leader at EY for an inspiring conversation about the evolving world of HR, talent and DEI. They explore: Dimitrina’s journey into HR and what sparked her passion for people and culture How EY is driving inclusion and belonging across the organisation The metrics and methods used to measure the real impact of DEI initiatives What...

In this episode of Sade sits down with Silka , DEI Community & Engagement Manager at OLX, whose passion for inclusion is as infectious as her energy. From breaking into the world of DEI to shaping a culture where everyone truly belongs, Silka shares her journey, insider tips, and bold ideas, including the game-changing initiative she’d launch if budget were no limit. You’ll hear: How she carve...

In this episode, Sade is joined by Giovanna Roma , Senior HR Manager at Picus Capital , for an insightful conversation about one of the most critical elements of startup success: hiring the right people at the right time. They dive into: The unique challenges and opportunities of hiring in early-stage startups Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) should be built into hiring practices from da...

In this episode, Sade sits down with Vessela Krissel, the Founder of Tomorrow Belongs to Her. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the initiative, the critical gaps it aims to fill, and why gatherings like these are essential for advancing women in leadership. Vessela shares what truly lifting each other up looks like in real workplaces and what companies can do to better support women at...

In this episode, Sade is joined by Carmen, the Founder of Ivy Tech, who is on a mission to help companies build borderless tech teams for startups and scale-ups globally.  Carmen shares her entrepreneurial journey, from transitioning from events management to founding her own tech company. She reflects on pivotal moments, including embracing the role of CEO, navigating cultural differences, a...

In this episode, Sade is joined by Birte, Co-Founder of Erblotse, where they discussed the following topics: Birte's motivations for founding Erblotse. Developing your go-to market strategy. Her experience being 1/4 founders, including the challenges and advantages. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

In today's episode, Sade is joined by Heleen, Chief People & Impact Officer at ecoligo where they discussed the following topics: Relocating and working abroad in a different culture. The biggest challenge working across different cultures as a woman. Speaking the language of men and the importance of this for women in leadership positions. The future of the world of leadership.

In this episode, Sade is joined by Monica Garza , Global Vice President of Product Creation - where they discussed Women in Leadership. Topic discussed: - Obstacles faced as a Woman in Leadership - Biases experienced - Masculine vs. Feminine traits, the pros and cons of both - Gender gap in leadership positions - Confidence at work - Overcoming obstacles and being bold - The Importance of building...

In this episode, Sade is joined the newly appointed CEO at Clue (ex CPO). Founded in 2013, Clue is a menstrual health app developed by the Berlin-based technology company BioWink GmbH, with over 10 million users from 190 countries. Topics covered: Rhiannon's journey into tech and her main motivations Challenges she faced in the beginning of her career Developing a tech product for women as a women...

We're back! In this episode, Sade is joined by Tessa Menges, Product Manager at Enduco. They cover a variety of topics, including: - Tessa's experience as a Product Manager in a startup. - The pros and cons of working in a startup. - Dealing with lack of confidence and overcoming this.

In this episode, Sade is joined by Mary, CEO and Co-Founder of Enzum, where she shares her founding journey so far. With all the highs and lows of being a founder, Sade and Mary dive into topics such as fundraising, loneliness, stepping out of your comfort zone, as well as going from having a boss to being a boss. Enjoy! Website - https://www.enzum.com/

Back after the summer break 🏝 With many benefits to getting into tech, the financial benefit is one that we do not speak about much, especially amongst women. Anya shares her experience in looking for a job that pays well which ultimately landed her in the tech space and the advice she would give to other women when considering a career with the financials in mind 💸

In this episode, Sade is joined by Andrea Berten. They dive into the concept of modern leadership, and Andrea shares her experiences and insights as a contemporary leader. Andrea offers valuable advice for those beginning their leadership journey in this evolving landscape.

In this episode, Sade and Yolanda engaged in a deep and insightful conversation all about Yolanda's inspiring journey and the driving forces behind her decision to establish The Impact Company.  They explored the various aspects of her personal and professional experiences that led her to create an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. Additionally, Yolanda shared her perspe...

This week, Sade welcomes Niao, the co-founder of Onyo. They talked about Niao's journey of relocating to Germany as an adult and establishing her business there. Despite not having a tech background, Niao offered valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlighted the importance of first-generation immigrants starting their own companies.

This week, Sade is joined by Jenny, who shares her own personal experience of moving to Germany.  As a woman, she discussed how she found not only integrating into a new company, but country and working culture overall.  They spoke about how her experience has helped her to ensure others have a good experience moving to Germany. Jenny also shares what companies can do to ensure the worki...

This week on the podcast, Sade sits down with Lea Frank, the co-founder and CEO of anybill, for an engaging conversation. Join them as they explore Lea's entrepreneurial journey, uncovering the passions and motivations that led to the creation of anybill. Lea also shares invaluable insights into her experiences with fundraising and offers empowering advice for female founders navigating the world...

This week, Sade is joined by the amazing Constanze, and they discuss her journey to becoming a founder. As we all know, in the tech scene, no journey is particularly straightforward, so they look back on her career and what she has achieved. They dive into her main motivations and what about entrepreneurship that inspired her to get where she is today. Constanze also shares her valuable advice for...

In this celebratory Episode 30 on International Women's Day, Sade is joined by Nicola Breyer. Nicola Breyer is Managing Director at Qwist Group, the leading independent European Open Banking platform provider, with key markets in DACH, Spain, and Portugal. Prior to this, she was CEO of finleap connect and Qwist GmbH until the formation of the new Group, and Chief Growth Officer and Managing Direct...

In this episode Sade is  joined by Alicia Riley, Senior People Lead at Ben. In this chat, Alicia shares her take on some of the key challenges when trying to build a diverse tech team and the sheer importance of this. They spoke at pretty good timing as Alicia has just set up a new initiative to increase the awareness of this issue at Ben.  *Please note this episode was recorded prior an...

Susanne and Sade talk all about her journey into tech as a woman from a non tech background, to then working at Microsoft, to then her consulting career at the likes of Accenture and Deloitte.  As group CIO now, Susanne openly shares all of the incredible things her company are doing surrounding various DEI topics, as well as her thoughts on what we can do to encourage more women to embark on...

In this week's episode, Sade and Bryony discussed why the VC world needs more women, especially at the leadership level.  She also shares her thoughts on the positive impact this would have on the journey of female founders, given the current gender funding gap.  We hope you enjoy this one!