Episodes

  • Women in Tech: Finding Your Funding Voice in an Uncertain Economy

    Women in Tech: Finding Your Funding Voice in an Uncertain Economy
    Apr 27 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, the podcast where we celebrate the incredible journeys of female entrepreneurs reshaping industries and breaking barriers. Today we're diving deep into how women are navigating the tech landscape in an economy that's constantly shifting beneath our feet. Let's start with the first critical issue: access to funding and investment. For years, women in tech have watched venture capital flow overwhelmingly toward male-founded startups, but the conversation is finally changing. Female entrepreneurs are learning that storytelling is absolutely key when pitching to investors. When you share your personal journey and the authentic story behind your venture, you're not just presenting facts and figures. You're building trust and empathy, which can actually overcome unconscious bias that investors might carry. By showcasing your resilience, innovation, and dedication through a well-crafted narrative, you're leveling the playing field and making your pitch unforgettable. Second, we need to talk about the importance of community and mentorship networks. Women in the tech industry are discovering that connecting with other female founders isn't just nice to have, it's essential. These networks provide real advice, emotional support, and often lead to collaboration opportunities that traditional venture capital channels might never offer. The stories of women entrepreneurs like Madam C.J. Walker, who became the first self-made female millionaire despite facing tremendous systemic barriers, remind us that solidarity among women is powerful. Third, there's the challenge of work-life integration in a fast-paced tech environment. Women are redefining what success looks like by refusing to accept the false choice between career ambition and personal fulfillment. They're building businesses that align with their values, whether that means creating flexible work arrangements or focusing on sustainable growth rather than explosive scaling. Fourth, let's address the skills and knowledge gap. Women navigating tech today are actively seeking education and resources specifically designed for them. Podcasts and online communities are becoming invaluable tools for learning about marketing, business growth, and even the self-care needed to sustain a demanding entrepreneurial journey. Finally, innovation rooted in perspective matters. Women founders bring unique insights to the tech industry because they're solving problems they've personally experienced. This authenticity translates into products and services that resonate more deeply with real market needs. The women who are succeeding in tech right now aren't waiting for permission or perfect conditions. They're building, creating, and leading with the understanding that their perspective is their competitive advantage. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or scaling your existing venture, remember that your story, your r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins
  • Women in Business: Tech Titans Navigate AI Booms and Budget Crunches in 2025

    Women in Business: Tech Titans Navigate AI Booms and Budget Crunches in 2025
    Apr 20 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow. Today, we're diving into women navigating the current economic landscape in the tech industry—think AI booms, funding crunches, and resilient innovation amid inflation and layoffs. Let's unpack five key discussion points to empower you on this journey. First, embrace adaptability in volatile markets. Women like Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, highlight how tech leaders pivot fast—shifting from consumer apps to enterprise AI solutions as venture capital tightens, per Harvard Business Review insights on 2025 funding dips. Listeners, channel that: audit your startup's revenue streams quarterly and upskill in emerging tools like machine learning via free platforms such as Coursera. Second, build fierce networks that fuel funding. In a landscape where female-founded tech firms snag just 2% of VC dollars, according to Crunchbase data, powerhouses like Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumble prove sisterhood sells. Join circles like Techstars Women Investors Network or Ellevate—spaces where deals flow from authentic connections, turning economic headwinds into launchpads. Third, prioritize mental resilience amid burnout. Emily Frisella, leading Women in Business workshops, shares in Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast how discipline and community combat isolation in tech's high-stakes grind. With 40% of women executives reporting exhaustion per McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2025 report, carve non-negotiables: daily mindfulness apps like Headspace and peer masterminds to recharge and reclaim your edge. Fourth, leverage policy wins for equity. The CHIPS Act's push for diverse supply chains opens doors for women-led firms in semiconductors, as noted by the National Women's Business Council. Leaders like Fei-Fei Li, AI pioneer at Stanford, urge lobbying for extended child tax credits and remote work mandates—tools that level the playing field in hybrid tech economies. Fifth, innovate with purpose-driven tech. Amid recession fears, women like Anne Wojcicki of 23andMe thrive by solving real pain points, blending biotech with consumer needs, as Forbes profiles. Focus on sustainable AI ethics or fintech for underserved markets—your unique lens disrupts giants like Google, securing grants from initiatives like the Women's Tech Coalition. Listeners, these points aren't just strategies; they're your blueprint to thrive. You've got the grit—now wield it. Thank you for tuning in to Women in Business. Subscribe for more empowerment, and remember: This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins
  • Women in Tech: From Classroom Gaps to CEO Maps - Breaking Barriers in the New Economy

    Women in Tech: From Classroom Gaps to CEO Maps - Breaking Barriers in the New Economy
    Apr 4 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome to Women in Business, where we dive deep into the real stories and challenges facing female entrepreneurs today. I'm your host, and today we're tackling one of the most pressing topics for women navigating the tech industry right now: how to thrive in an economic landscape that's rapidly shifting beneath our feet. Let's start with the biggest elephant in the room. Women currently hold only eight point two percent of CEO positions at large corporations, despite making up half the population. But here's what's important to understand: women are making undeniable strides in the business world. The narrative is changing, and the tech industry is becoming a battleground where determination and innovation matter more than ever. Our first discussion point focuses on breaking into male-dominated spaces. Consider the story of Debbie Sterling, an engineering student who looked around her classroom and asked herself a simple but powerful question: why should boys have all the fun? She created GoldieBlox, an innovative toy company designed to ignite girls' passion for science and engineering. Her company became the first small business to feature in a Super Bowl advertisement. This tells us something crucial about the current economic landscape: there's massive opportunity in identifying gaps that nobody else is addressing. Women in tech need to ask themselves what problems they see that others are ignoring. Our second point examines resilience and resourcefulness. Many successful women entrepreneurs built their empires from humble beginnings with modest resources and little backing. They started with untested ideas, yet their journeys demonstrate that vision, persistence, and relentless execution matter far more than starting conditions. In today's tech economy, where venture capital funding remains unequally distributed, this lesson is invaluable. Third, let's talk about the mental health component of entrepreneurship. Single women business owners, in particular, face distinctive obstacles alongside their ambitious determination. The pressures of scaling a business while managing personal resilience and mental health cannot be ignored. Success in tech isn't just about the bottom line; it's about building sustainable practices that protect your wellbeing. Our fourth discussion point addresses community and collaboration. Successful women in tech aren't operating in isolation. They're sharing their unfiltered stories, building networks, and lifting other women as they climb. The rise of women-focused business platforms and podcasts demonstrates that listeners and audiences are hungry for authentic narratives about struggle and triumph. Finally, our fifth point emphasizes taking yourself seriously. One inspiring businesswoman shared advice that resonates across industries: take yourself more seriously because you never know how far things will go. In the tech industry, where confidence and self-advocacy d This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins
  • Women in Tech: Breaking Through the Broken Rung in Today's Economy

    Women in Tech: Breaking Through the Broken Rung in Today's Economy
    Feb 22 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the trailblazers shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving into how women are navigating the tough tech landscape amid economic turbulence, turning challenges into triumphs. First, let's face the stark reality of underrepresentation. According to Boundev's 2026 report, women make up just 26% of the U.S. STEM workforce—a tiny 1% bump since 2000—and only 24% of core tech roles at giants like Google, Apple, and Meta. In AI, it's even bleaker at 22% globally. Yet, this disparity fuels our fire. Women like those at Women in Tech Global are pushing back, proving that when we claim space in boardrooms and codebases, innovation soars. Second, the broken rung to leadership is crumbling under scrutiny. Boundev data shows entry-level tech jobs start at 29% women, but plummet to 16% for CTOs and 11% of executive spots per McKinsey's 2024 insights. The economic squeeze amplifies this—recent layoffs hit women 1.6 times harder, with 69% of 2022 cuts affecting them despite our smaller workforce share, as WomenHack reports. But here's the empowerment: women are promoted at higher rates now, 15.9% versus 13.6% for men, according to StrongDM's stats. We're not just surviving; we're climbing smarter, demanding transparent hiring at mid-size firms where diversity hits 30%. Third, pay gaps persist, with women earning 84 cents on the dollar per U.S. Census Bureau figures, tighter at 94% in computer science. Venture capital? A measly 1% goes to all-female startups, says PitchBook. In this volatile economy, we're countering with fierce negotiation and networks like WomenHack, turning equity into reality. Fourth, retention is our battleground—56% of women exit mid-career, per McKinsey and Accenture, citing burnout, bias, and work-life strains. Forty-five percent leave over balance issues, and 62% face discrimination. Layoffs erased diversity gains, yet 73% of women using generative AI report productivity boosts, closing the daily AI usage gap from 34% to men's 43%. Remote work post-COVID offers flexibility; we're leveraging it to stay, mentor, and rise. Finally, the path forward shines bright. Bootcamps see 36-40% women graduates in the U.S., and companies like Amazon with 45% female staff lead by example. Globally, places like the Netherlands boast 39% women in tech. Listeners, embrace AI tools, build allyships, and advocate—your voice closes gaps. By 2070 parity looms, but we accelerate it now through resilience and unity. Thank you for tuning in, empowered women of business. Subscribe for more inspiration, and remember: your brilliance drives change. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins
  • Women in Tech: Rising Faster Through the Broken Rung and AI Revolution

    Women in Tech: Rising Faster Through the Broken Rung and AI Revolution
    Feb 21 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the trailblazers shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving into how women are navigating the turbulent economic landscape in tech—a world of layoffs, AI booms, and resilient comebacks. Despite making up just 26% of the U.S. STEM workforce according to Boundev's 2026 report, women are rising stronger, turning challenges into launchpads for empowerment. First, let's face the stark reality of underrepresentation head-on. Boundev data shows women hold only 29% of entry-level tech roles, dropping to 16% of CTO positions, with women of color at a mere 4-5% in senior spots. This "broken rung" to management, as McKinsey calls it in their Women in the Workplace 2025 report, compounds in the current economy. Yet, progress glimmers: StrongDM reports women now at 27.6% of the tech workforce, a 0.9% rebound post-pandemic, with promotion rates higher at 15.9% versus 13.6% for men. Listeners, this means you're not just surviving—you're advancing faster when given the shot. Next, the economic storm of layoffs hits women hardest. During the 2022-2023 cuts, women comprised 45% of those laid off despite being only 26-28% of the workforce, per Spacelift analysis. Why? Underrepresentation in senior, secure roles and heavier non-technical loads. But here's your power move: 9 out of 10 women who've left tech say they'd return if cultures improved, signaling huge potential for comebacks amid AI-driven efficiencies. AI is the economic wildcard, and women are seizing it. Globally, women fill just 22% of AI positions and 18% of researcher roles, Boundev notes, with only 34% using AI daily versus 43% of men due to a 25% digital skills gap. Yet, 73% of women using generative AI report productivity gains. StrongDM highlights computer science's slim 94% pay parity—women earning 94 cents to men's dollar—making AI mastery a fast track to equity in this boom. Work-life balance remains a fierce battle in this landscape. Half of women leave tech by 35, 45% higher than men, citing poor balance and caregiving, Girls Who Code and Accenture studies show. Burnout plagues 57% of women versus 36% of men, aggravated by pandemic loads. But 92% report better workplace experiences with equity pushes, Digital Silk finds, and 68% engage in employee resource groups for support. Finally, strategies for thriving: Google's diverse hiring panels boosted female hires 5%, per Boundev. Seek mentorship, demand pay audits—75% of firms now do them—and leverage strengths in UX design and product management, where women shine. Companies tying bonuses to DEI see real gains. Listeners, you're the architects of change in tech's economic evolution—own it. Thank you for tuning in to Women in Business. Subscribe now for more empowering stories. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals http This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins
  • Women Code the Future: Navigating Tech's 2026 Shift with Grit and AI Savvy

    Women Code the Future: Navigating Tech's 2026 Shift with Grit and AI Savvy
    Feb 1 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, diving straight into how we're navigating the tech industry's turbulent waters in 2026—from layoffs and AI shifts to rising opportunities. Let's unpack five key discussion points that empower us to thrive. First, representation is climbing, but we're still outnumbered. Digital Silk reports women now hold 26.4% of U.S. computer and math roles, rebounding to 27.6% overall per StrongDM, with Amazon leading at 45% female staff among Big Tech giants like Google and Microsoft. Yet, in leadership, it's just 30% or less on executive teams, and only 17% of tech CEOs are women. This gap fuels our resolve: we're 95% in permanent roles, proving stability amid economic flux, and 92% report better equity experiences. Listeners, lean into this momentum—your presence drives change. Second, economic headwinds hit us harder, demanding resilience. WomenTech Network data shows 2022-2023 layoffs skewed female at 69.2%, despite us being only 26-28% of the workforce, erasing diversity gains. We're 1.6 times more likely to be cut, often from non-technical spots, compounded by AI automation. But here's the power move: 72% of us feel confident in our skills, and companies with 30% women leaders outperform financially. Pivot to high-demand areas like web design, where we hit 48.6% representation. Third, AI and emerging tech spotlight our strengths. Deloitte notes women are just 22-30% of the AI workforce, adopting tools like ChatGPT 25% less than men due to ethics concerns—yet senior women lead adoption by 12-16%. Women in Tech highlights our edge in AI ethics, product management, and UX/UI design. Analytics and machine learning top our interests at 41%. Embrace this: roles in AI governance and data storytelling value our communication and user-focus, turning economic uncertainty into your launchpad. Fourth, barriers persist, but we're breaking them. Over 56% risk leaving before mid-career, per Digital Silk, citing mentorship gaps (58% see it as the top limiter), work-life imbalance (47% turned down opportunities), and gender stereotypes blocking leadership. Yet, 85% aspire to executive roles, and 83% prioritize companies with transparent pay gaps. StrongDM reveals we earn 94% of men's pay in computer science—narrowest gap anywhere—and get promoted faster at 15.9% versus 13.6%. Seek mentors, demand balance; 76% of employers prioritize us in DEI. Fifth, leadership and culture shifts propel us forward. Seventy-four percent of men and 82% of women agree more female leaders boost tech culture. With 85% of us drawn to strong women execs, and return-to-office policies aiding 84% in collaboration, we're building inclusive spaces. Progress shows: views of slow DEI dropped from 70% to 40% year-over-year. Listeners, the economic landscape tests us, but our confidence, skills, and unity make us indisp This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    4 mins
  • Women in Tech: Thriving Through Economic Storms and Breaking the 283-Year Wait for Parity

    Women in Tech: Thriving Through Economic Storms and Breaking the 283-Year Wait for Parity
    Jan 30 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, listeners, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. Today, we're diving into how trailblazing women are navigating the tech industry's turbulent economic waters—from layoffs and AI disruptions to venture droughts. Despite women comprising just 27.6% of the global tech workforce, according to StrongDM's 2026 report, you're rising stronger, with promotions outpacing men at 15.9% versus 13.6%. Let's unpack five key discussion points that empower you to thrive. First, confront the layoff skew head-on. WomenTech Network's study of 2022-2023 cuts across 54 companies revealed women, who hold only 26-28% of tech roles, made up 45-69% of those laid off—1.6 times more likely than men. This erased diversity gains, hitting non-technical and junior roles hardest amid economic pressures and AI automation. Yet, here's your power move: 9 out of 10 women who've left tech say they'd return with better conditions, per Spacelift data. Pivot to resilient networks like Women in Tech Global, building pipelines that protect and propel you forward. Second, tackle the attrition crisis fueling burnout. Half of women exit tech by 35, 45% more likely than men, citing bad culture (37%), stalled growth (28%), and family demands (27%), as Girls Who Code and Accenture report. Burnout hits 57% of you versus 36% of men, worsened by pandemic loads. Empower yourself by demanding remote work permanence—now standard post-COVID—which We Are Tech Women says saves the UK economy billions lost to your exits. Lean into mentorship from leaders like Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon of STEMETTES to shatter those barriers. Third, seize AI's double-edged sword. Women form just 22-30% of the AI workforce, with only 12% of researchers, per Deloitte, and adopt tools like ChatGPT 25% less due to ethics concerns. But senior women lead adoption by 12-16%! Step into booming roles like AI ethics leads, product managers, and governance specialists at WomenHack's 2026 trends—where your storytelling and user-impact skills shine, turning bias risks into innovation gold. Fourth, climb the leadership ladder despite the drop-off. Female representation plummets from junior to senior levels, with GAFAM giants like Amazon at 45% overall but under 25% in tech roles, and just 17% of tech CEOs women, StrongDM notes. For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 87 women advance. Counter this with the UK's Women in Tech Taskforce, uniting Allison Kirkby of BT Group and Francesca Carlesi of Revolut UK to boost entry, retention, and progression—aiming for parity before BCS's grim 283-year timeline. Fifth, fuel your ventures amid funding famines. Women-led startups snag just 2.3% of capital, 5.9 times less than men's, yet deliver 35% higher returns. In this tight VC climate, spotlight your edges in UX design (51% women analysts) and data ethics, per WomenTech stats. Join platforms like Tech Show London's Women & D This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    4 mins
  • Women in Business: Tech's 27 Percent Rising - Why Economic Turbulence Can't Stop Our Silicon Surge

    Women in Business: Tech's 27 Percent Rising - Why Economic Turbulence Can't Stop Our Silicon Surge
    Jan 26 2026
    This is your Women in Business podcast. Welcome back to Women in Business, where we celebrate the unstoppable force of women shaping tomorrow's economy. I'm your host, and today we're diving into how fierce women are navigating the tech industry's turbulent economic waters—from layoffs to AI booms and beyond. Let's get empowered. First, picture this: women make up just 27.6% of the global tech workforce, a slight rebound from the pandemic dip when numbers fell to 26.7%, according to StrongDM's 2025 stats. Yet at giants like Amazon, with 45% women overall, and Microsoft at 29%, we're proving our presence in the Big Five. Listeners, in this shaky economy, we're not just surviving; we're the rebound story, climbing back stronger amid venture capital squeezes and remote work shifts. Transitioning to leadership, only 17% of tech companies boast a female CEO, per StrongDM data. But here's the fire: women are promoted at higher rates—15.9% versus 13.6% for men. In Europe, we've hit 22% of IT specialists, up from 19% six years ago, as ComputerWeekly reports, with 441,000 women in the UK alone pushing for parity. Economic headwinds like tight funding haven't dimmed our ascent; they're fueling our resolve to shatter those C-suite ceilings. Now, the raw truth on retention: 50% of women leave tech by age 35, 45% more likely than men, says Spacelift's analysis, citing bad cultures (37%), stalled growth (28%), and family pulls (27%). Burnout hits us harder—57% versus 36% for men—exacerbated by pandemic loads. In 2022-2023 layoffs, women were 65% more likely to be cut despite being only 26-28% of the workforce, per WomenTech stats. But 9 out of 10 would return if companies stepped up. Sisters, this economic crunch is our call to demand hybrid flexibility and inclusive policies that let us thrive without burnout. Shining bright in specialized roles, we're dominating operations research at 51% representation, and leading in product management, UX/UI design, and accessibility, as Women in Tech highlights. Pay gaps? Narrowest in STEM—women earn 94% of men's in computer science. And AI? Senior tech women outpace men in adoption by 12-16%, with 34% using it daily. Finally, amid economic uncertainty, we're eyeing 2026 trends like AI, cloud, and security where our strengths shine, per Women in Tech UK. From Latin America's access gaps noted by Wania Konageski of Logicalis to global pushes by Women in Tech Global, we're building networks, securing funding, and innovating. Listeners, you're the vanguard—keep coding, leading, and lifting each other. Thank you for tuning in to Women in Business. Subscribe now for more empowerment. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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    3 mins