The Girls in Tech Podcast

Dr. Megan Greenfield has a Ph.D. in chemical and biological engineering with a background in biotech research. She is a Partner in Healthcare at McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, where she assists healthcare and tech companies in building strategies for revenue growth. In the past year, Megan has been a leader in helping private and public institutions navigate the COVID crisis by implementing accessibility to healthcare services and creating plans for economic recovery. Megan is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and was named a 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Megan joins me today to discuss her role at McKinsey & Company and how she was influenced by her mother's career as a pharmaceutical tech to pursue a career in science and healthcare. She shares insights into the world of data fluency, how to use it effectively and how it can affect your business strategies. She discusses the role of COVID in the healthcare industry and how telehealth has helped to create more equity in access. Megan breaks down mRNA vaccines, how they work and why they are such an exciting innovation for the future. She also shares her thoughts on the role of women in technology and her top advice for those hoping to break into the field. "Always try and find those people that can really support you and push you. Not just make it easy, but really give you the feedback you need to grow." - Dr. Megan Greenfield This week on Girls in Tech: How COVID influenced technology in the healthcare industry What data fluency means and how to use it effectively How to avoid confirmation bias when analyzing data Why thinking outside the box can create a more comprehensive set of data Why telehealth is a vital innovation for increasing access and equity in care What the mRNA vaccines are and how they work Why you should always define your goal when using data to evaluate a strategy What motivated Megan to get involved in science and healthcare Megan's three pieces of advice for furthering your career in science and technology Why finding a mentor is vital for career growth Connect with Dr. Megan Greenfield: McKinsey & Company Website McKinsey & Company on LinkedIn McKinsey & Company on Facebook McKinsey & Company on Twitter Megan Greenfield on LinkedIn Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Marina Saint-Lary is the Chief Solution Officer for Globant, where she has worked in various roles over the past seventeen years. Marina began her career in technology exploring the multiple facets of software development. Her background shaped her ability to effectively communicate with team members from all technology development areas and create a cohesive and collaborative experience. At Globant, she leads teams to develop efficient and sustainable digital journeys for their clients and reinvent the way they connect to customers. Marina is a staunch advocate for women in STEM and works with Globant to create opportunities and remove barriers for those hoping to enter the tech arena. On today's show, Marina and I discuss the future of smart arenas and the possible applications for that technology in everyday life. Marina shares her experience as a woman entering the tech world and why she believes it was invaluable for her to explore all the avenues in software development. She shares her experiences as a leader at Globant and why she's excited about the possibilities for digital transformation through smart technology. We discuss the role of women in STEM and Marina shares some of the key things she thinks women should be doing to push and innovate the industry. Marina also offers insight into the role of loyalty in technology and why it is invaluable for companies offering a digital experience. "Smart venues are a lot of things. There's a magic component to it. It's participation, it's data." - Marina Saint-Lary This week on Girls in Tech: How technology can deepen customer engagement What a smart venue is and why it creates an innovative experience for users How to build loyalty to get and keep users Why digital evolution has cultivated more accessibility and engagement What Marina is doing to boost the involvement of women in tech How to get involved in the software development world Why smart technology has exciting implications for other applications like the healthcare industry Why women in STEM need to be bigger risk-takers How smart venues offer a holistic user experience and why they will likely become more mainstream in the future Connect with Marina Saint-Lary: Globant Website Globant on LinkedIn Globant on Instagram Globant on Facebook Globant on Twitter Globant on YouTube Marina Saint-Lary on LinkedIn Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeartRadio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Sandra Lopez is the VP for Intel Sports and Media. She began her career in the fashion industry, focusing on consumer and corporate marketing. Her experiences led her to the world of technology, where she was able to couple her love of sports with her passion for technology as an outreach and accessibility tool. At Intel, she leads a team that focuses on the future of technology as an immersive media experience for fans and users. In addition to her work at Intel, Sandra focuses on empowering and uplifting future women leaders in the tech industry. On today's episode, Sandra and I discuss the future of technology in sports and its opportunity to be used in innovative ways. She shares her journey to the tech industry and why she's so excited about new immersive experiences to create a more interactive and inclusive experience for sports fans. She details some of the ways she believes technology can break down economic barriers and create accessibility among users. Sandra also discusses her passion for empowering women in business and shares the most important steps you can take for career development. "Allow yourself to do something that you didn't think you were going to do because, most likely, the universe is trying to send you in that direction." - Sandra Lopez This week on Girls in Tech: The history of sports and technology The impact of technology and its ability to create positive growth The power of data to understand the skills and capabilities of athletes How volumetric video can be used to meet the needs of different audiences Why the Metaverse could be a valuable accessibility tool How technology allowed the sports industry to pivot during COVID How the tech industry is being challenged to deliver inclusive experiences How Sandra's nonlinear path shaped her career Why having a board of directors for her career has been an invaluable resource The value in networking and why women need to do it more The most important steps you can take for career development Resources Mentioned: The GIST Connect with Sandra Lopez: Sandra Lopez on LinkedIn Sandra Lopez on Instagram Sandra Lopez on Twitter Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Christine Johnson is the Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She has a passion for innovation economies and digital transformation and holds a BA from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Her work is focused on supporting the entrepreneurial landscape by fostering community growth through brokering relationships and leveraging resources. Christine has been involved in building and enhancing community ecosystems for more than ten years. She is the Strategic Advisor for Miami's Creative Industries initiatives and was selected as one of Miami's Most Influential and Powerful Black Professionals for 2020 by Legacy Magazine. Today, Christine shares how she is driving innovation and encouraging Miami's thriving ecosystem through her work at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. She reveals how her passion for creativity and exploration naturally led her to the technology industry and why making it happen and network power is essential. She highlights the tweet that started the tech revolution in Miami and how the city is attracting some of the biggest names in the tech world. We discuss what Miami-Dade County is doing within its cities to become some of the best Smart Cities in the country and how the unique combination of mindsets in Miami is driving innovation. We discuss how the tech boom is changing the culture and transforming the county's workforce and which technology has created the most significant change. Christine also shares what the future holds for Miami and shares her advice for other leaders that want to become part of the Smart City Movement. "It's that immigrant grit that really drives innovation here. There's a different type of hustle combined with a unique twist of a balance. There's a hustle, and there's time made for the cafecito." - Christine Johnson This week on Girls in Tech: Christine's work of driving innovation at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council How Christine's passion for exploration and creativity led her to the technology industry How Christine created the opportunities to get to where she is today The power of network and making it happen The tweet that started the tech industry revolution in Miami How Miami created an impromptu tech week The strategies the city of Miami is using to attract tech companies How the cities in Miami-Dade County are becoming some of the top Smart Cities in the US The powerful combination of mindsets in Miami that is driving innovation and opportunity The various ways that technology is transforming the workforce and economy of Miami The technology that is causing the biggest change in the county How the tech boom is changing Miami's culture What Christine predicts for the future of Miami Advice for other leaders that want to be part of the Smart City movement Resources Mentioned: Refresh Miami Tech Gateway Connect with Christine Johnson: Miami Dade Beacon Council Miami Dade Beacon Council on LinkedIn Miami Dade Beacon Council on Instagram Miami Dade Beacon Council on Facebook Miami Dade Beacon Council on Twitter Christine Johnson on LinkedIn Christine Johnson on Twitter Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Asha Choksi is the Vice President of Insights, Strategy, and Innovation at Pearson, one of the world's leaders in providing high-quality learning experiences. Their goal is to improve the employability of individuals with the latest in education technology. As Vice President, Asha's role is to head the company's strategy and consumer research, portfolio management, and product marketing and innovation. She specializes in market research, quantitative research, customer insights, and management consulting. Before becoming Vice President, Asha served as Global Vice President for Market Research & Insights from 2016 to 2020. Asha joins me today to discuss how the EdTech industry can innovate beyond video meetings for remote learning needs and explains how the pandemic caught every sector by surprise, especially those in education. She shares why we will never truly go back to pre-Covid-19 learning models, but we'll have more options for the needs of every individual. She discusses the college drop rates in 2020 and why community colleges were among those heavily affected. She describes how tech companies are expanding their reach towards education. Asha also shares actionable advice to those who want to be part of the EdTech industry and what goals they should pursue from the very beginning. "We need to invest in truly digital, immersive, consumer-grade experiences." - Asha Choksi This week on Girls in Tech: Asha's role in Pearson and what she helps the company achieve. Why the pandemic changed education the most and the innovations needed to address these changes. The opportunities that online learning opened for EdTech. Asha's thoughts on remote working and the barriers that need to be broken. How they plan to address the negative perception of value towards higher education. What alternate credentials are and how it can improve employment rates. How data can be used to personalize educational experiences. Why employers will eventually become the new university. Why we may never go back to the pre-pandemic normal of education. Asha's advice to those who want to enter the EdTech space. The future of EdTech and what Asha believes would be the great equalizer. Connect with Asha Choksi: Pearson Pearson on LinkedIn Asha Choksi on LinkedIn Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Asmirh Davis is the CSO and founding partner of Majority, a branding agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Asmirh grew up in Tennessee, and from an early age, had a deep interest in learning and a keen talent for writing. As she entered the professional world, she found that her intellectual curiosity and interest in human behavior formed a natural route to communications. She has had a successful career in marketing and communications in the Atlanta area for over eighteen years. In 2021, she partnered with Ohmid Farhang, Jorge Hernandez and Shaquille O'Neal to form Majority, which she describes as "an agency for the culture." Majority strives to represent its consumers by adhering to a diversity-led talent model and by using data to understand the changing landscape of consumer culture. Asmirh joins me today to discuss her journey to marketing and how being a black woman in the advertising industry has impacted her perspective and contributions. She shares the impact of data and how it can often lead to new and exciting marketing strategies. She discusses the importance of looking at the whole picture when analyzing data and why we should remove our own experiences and biases from the equation when creating a campaign. Asmirh also offers insight into what our changing cultural dynamic means for advertising and marketing and why it's imperative for the industry to evolve with those changes. "With most brands and most projects, it just really comes down to understanding human behavior. And that is agnostic to what your own personal experiences are." - Asmirh Davis This week on Girls in Tech: How Asmirh's childhood strengths created a natural path to a career in communications Tactics and strategies for overcoming the challenges of being a black woman in technology Why the culture of advertising needs to change How allowing data to tell its story often leads to surprising and more successful strategies Why you should have a unique and authentic perspective in advertising Why performative marketing is so detrimental to your business How data informs marketing Why Asmirh doesn't love advertising in general and how she has found a meaningful way to contribute to the campaigns she works on How Asmirh teamed up with Shaquille O'Neal to form Majority Advice for women and people of color trying to get into advertising and marketing How technology will change the advertising industry in the future Connect with Asmirh Davis: Asmirh Davis Website Majority Website Majority on LinkedIn Majority on Instagram Majority on Twitter Asmirh Davis on LinkedIn Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Carolyn Betts Fleming is the Founder and CEO of Betts Recruiting, an organization that helps innovative companies build a solid talent base. Specializing in recruiting for revenue-generating roles, Betts stands at the forefront of what's happening in technology but is also at the helm of changing the future of staffing & recruiting. In addition to her work at Betts, Carolyn is devoted to leveraging her success for the good of many. She is a Pledger at Founders Pledge, which enables entrepreneurs and investors to give back to charity, and a Board Member at BUILD, a group that seeks to ignite the potential of under-resourced youth through entrepreneurship. Carolyn joins me today to discuss why 2021 is an excellent year of opportunity for women in technology. She reveals which technology jobs have the highest demand and explains how candidates can separate themselves from others, especially if they lack experience. She describes how COVID-19 impacted recruitment and how the jobs market is changing in 2021 in light of the "new normal." She also highlights what customer success means and underscores why companies should be intentional when cultivating diversity & inclusion in their teams. "2021 is a great time if you're thinking of making a move, especially for women. Companies are hiring, and they're being intentional about the types of talent they bring in." - Carolyn Betts Fleming This week on Girls in Tech: How job interviews and conversations have become less formal over the years Carolyn's journey of starting Betts Recruiting before the start-up culture What made Carolyn decide to start her company and go on her mission to help companies find the right talent How Carolyn grew Betts from a one-woman operation to a diverse team The reason companies need to be intentional when it comes to cultivating diversity & inclusion How providing training can fill the talent gap at the junior level Technology's impact on the staffing & recruitment industry LinkedIn, its progression, and how it has become a less effective tool for recruiters over the years The status of the recruitment market in the technology sector in 2021 How to get hired in the best technology jobs in 2021 Companies' fear of recruiting candidates with less experience Finding the right way to connect with the right company The difference between going through job postings and working with recruiters Technology job titles currently high on the recruitment list Connect with Carolyn Betts Fleming: Betts Recruiting EMAIL: [email protected] Betts on LinkedIn Betts on Instagram Betts on Facebook Betts on Twitter Carolyn Betts Fleming on LinkedIn Carolyn Betts Fleming on Facebook Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Girls in Tech board member Sandy Carter is a thought leader in technology market entry and the digital business revolution. She is Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services, where she designs and evolves partner models to intensify partner innovation. In addition to her work at AWS, Sandy is an international keynote speaker and author who has written the best-selling books The New Language of Business, The New Language of Marketing, and Get Bold. Highly regarded as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Sandy has received various accolades, including the Franz Edelman Laureate for Analytics Innovation, and has been recognized as one of Forbes' 2016 Digital Influencers and Onalytica's Top 100 for Cloud and IoT. Sandy joins me today to highlight the power of expressing yourself and sharing your ideas to the world to change history. She reveals the skills people need to grow in the technology industry and discusses the power of curiosity and asking questions. She explains why women need to prepare for, spot, and seize growth opportunities and describes why women need to support each other. She also shares her journey as a changemaker in the tech industry and underscores the value of having people who support you in changing the world. "If you have all these ideas and don't express them, you wouldn't be able to change history. Finding your voice empowers you to create change." - Sandy Carter This week on Girls in Tech: The powerful moment of finding your voice and expressing it Sandy's journey to becoming a changemaker in tech and her role at Amazon Web Services How technology is changing businesses and industries How Amazon Web Services supports small businesses on a global scale The important role of small businesses in the public sector How the public sector saw the power of cloud computing in the midst of COVID-19 Technology's transformative power in the world How Amazon Web Services partners with local cultures to serve needs that are different from the needs of the western world The skills individuals need to prosper in technology The power of curiosity and why people need to hone their problem-solving skills How to keep your curiosity alive What it takes to work on a global scale and make the world a better place Preparing for growth opportunities and managing the imposter syndrome The difference between a mentor and a sponsor The role of mothers in Sandy's life and how their lessons impacted her Why women need to help each other Resources Mentioned: The Creator's Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs by Amy Wilkinson Connect with Sandy Carter: Sandy Carter Book: Extreme Innovation: 3 Superpowers for Purpose and Profit Book: Get Bold: Using Social Media to Create a New Type of Social Business Book: The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market Book: The New Language of Business: Soa & Web 2.0 Sandy Carter on LinkedIn Sandy Carter on Facebook Sandy Carter on Twitter Inspiring Girls in Tech...One Conversation at a Time Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Girls in Tech. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

What to expect in Season 2 of the Girls in Tech Podcast.

Businesses use Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to design products, to help customers make decisions, to train employees and more. But it won't be long before VR and AR are a part of everyday life. What will that look like? You can help decide. In today's episode, Christine Cattano, Global Head of VR at Framestore, shares how VR and AR are creating a new world and how you can help build it. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

Domino's journey from a pizza company to a tech giant transformed its entire business — and set a new industry standard in food delivery practices. Today, it ranks among the world's top restaurant brands with more than 17,200 stores in over 90 markets. In this episode, we'll talk about how technology helped fuel Domino's change with Lidia Pomana, Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Domino's Pizza. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

The global spread of COVID-19 has underscored the long-standing racial and socioeconomic inequalities across many industries and sectors. While education has long been thought of as the great equalizer, the relationship between poverty and educational disparities proves otherwise. In today's episode, inspiring EdTech leader Jessie Woolley-Wilson shares how DreamBox and the EdTech industry are using technology to provide high-quality learning opportunities for all. Produced by Tote + Pears Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

Pumpkin-spiced oats, coconut curry, Valencian paella. Getting hungry? With recipes that you would expect central to a sophisticated and well-traveled palate, Betsy Fore, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Tiny Organics, has a science-backed and research-driven mission to introduce young eaters to their first 100 flavors. She'll share how tech and science are being used to make organic food more accessible across social and economic divides. Produced by Tote + Pears Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

By the year 2030, 1 in 10 cars will be driven by robots — yes, robots! As more driverless vehicles hit the road, the automotive industry is relying on tech to make our cars safer and more comfortable. Plus, as intelligent connected hubs, cars also will be able to serve as personal assistants. How will this improve our lives? Stephanie Cherrin, investor for Porsche Digital, shares how Porshe and the auto industry are investing in innovative tech. Produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

A home is one of the biggest purchases many of us will ever make, and here in the States, it can be an overwhelming and cumbersome process that leaves you feeling left out. But not anymore, says our guest Annie Tang, the Designer Manager at Opendoor, a company using technology and innovation to put the power of buying and selling a home back in the hands of the customers. In this episode, Annie shares how she's using user design to reshape an entire industry. Produced by: Tote + Pears Music by: Adrian Dominic Walther

In a post-COVID-19 world, the brick-and-mortar retail model is even more in danger. What does the future of retail/shopping look like? How will companies use technology to manage inventory differently? How does technology provide consumers with a retail experience — from online stylists to sales associates? In this episode, we'll explore the future of retail through the eyes of Sharmeelee Bala, Head of Global Engineering for End to End Supply Chain and Enterprise Data and Analytics, Gap Inc. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

In 2012, Ida Tin saw an opportunity to help women take control of their health, and founded Clue, now one of the most popular period-tracking apps in the world. For millions of women around the world, apps like Clue are vital to helping them understand their bodies — periods, fertility, menopause and more. In today's episode, Ida discusses how data and technology can empower women and the future of femtech. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

This beautiful world has over 7.5 billion people in it, but more than 2 billion of them don't have safe, healthy, desirable housing and 1.2 billion are without access to electricity. What if we could change that by 2035? Do you think we could do it? What if we could also save the planet's forests and create a future where people around the world have access to affordable, sufficient and healthy food? Pipe dream or absolutely possible? Well, this is the very real and bold vision of today's guest, Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, which is funding projects to help build a better, safer, more sustainable world. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

The storytellers behind your favorite Pixar movies — Toy Story, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Coco — are artists. But did you know they're also scientists? Behind the scenes, they use math, science and code to create worlds that audiences can believe in. And as movie-making technology has advanced, these storytellers have been able to tell deeper and richer stories. Plus, notes today's guest — Danielle A. Feinberg, Director of Photography for Lighting and Visual Effects Supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios — they've also discovered the opportunity for broader cultural representation in film. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music By: Adrian Dominic Walther

Previous industrial revolutions launched the railroad and coal industries and sparked the growth of electricity and petroleum. Today, we are at the beginning of another industrial revolution, says today's guest, Joanna Peña-Bickley, Head of Research & Design for Alexa Devices at Amazon and the founder of Designed By Us. As people demand change and solutions to problems, systemic design is crucial. In today's episode, we'll discuss the world's challenges and the role of systemic design in solving them. Episode produced by Tote + Pears Music by Adrian Dominic Walther

Big problems require big thinking — the kind of thinking that tech brings to the table. Tune in to the Girls in Tech Podcast for insightful conversations and stories about the evolution of tech — and how you can be a part of what's next. In this episode, meet host, Zuzy Martin-Aly, and discover what you can expect from Season 1 of the Girls in Tech Podcast. Then, subscribe and watch for Episode 1 on August 11. The Girls in Tech Podcast is produced by Tote + Pears. Music is Written By: Stephen Keech Performed By: Fantoms Produced By: Stephen Keech