Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWomen of today are keen to bring their entrepreneurial spirit to life, invest and take on leadership. Women Authors of Achievement Podcast is the source for your own discovery, where each episode portrays some of the most remarkable women of today.
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E.89 Awakening for change with Susann Sitte and Birgit Amelung (Live Podcast)
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, we dive into the theme of "Awakening for Change" with Birgit Amelung and Susann Sitte, founders of The HER KLUB, joined by a live audience at a gorgeous venue of Princip members club here at Hotel Telegraphenamt in Berlin. As we embrace the arrival of Spring, Birgit and Susann lead us through reflections on pivotal moments in their lives. They share experiences of leaving toxic environments, navigating personal healing, and integrating spiritual practices into their daily liv...
E.88 Exploring the significance of Berlin State Opera in the modern world with Anja Gossens
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBWe recorded a live episode at the iconic Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, as we delved into the world of opera and culture with Anja Gossens, the Head of Development of the institution. The Berlin State Opera holds a rich cultural heritage, dating back to its founding in the 18th century. Seated in the heart of Berlin, this institution has been a beacon of artistic excellence, captivating audiences with its breathtaking performances for centuries. Anja is a trailblazer in the w...
E.88 Exploring the significance of Berlin State Opera in the modern world with Anja Gossens (Live Podcast)
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBWe recorded a live episode at the iconic Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, as we delved into the world of opera and culture with Anja Gossens, the Head of Development of the institution. The Berlin State Opera holds a rich cultural heritage, dating back to its founding in the 18th century. Seated in the heart of Berlin, this institution has been a beacon of artistic excellence, captivating audiences with its breathtaking performances for centuries. Anja is a trailblazer in the w...
E.87 Discovering Mexico City's journey to becoming the World Design Capital with Andrea Cesarman
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBAnother episode which we recorded straight from Mexico City with Andrea Cesarman – a visionary in the world of design, an interior architect with over 30 years of experience, and a key advocate for Mexican design and creativity. In 1990, along with her partners Emilio Cabrero and Marco Coello, Andrea founded C Cúbica Arquitectos, a multidisciplinary Interior architect firm where numerous times their work has earned them prestigious awards. Since 2009 Andrea serves as the Director o...
E.86 Preserving Mexican artisanal craftsmanship with Melissa Avila
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBWhat a special moment and a dream come true to take the Women Authors of Achievement Podcast to a different country. This is our first time doing it and we are grateful for Mexico City to be the starting point for this adventure. Melissa Avila is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in the vibrant city of Tijuana, Mexico. Today, as a founder of M.A Studio, she calls Mexico City her home. M.A Studio is not just a studio; it's a movement, it's a passionate endeavor dedicated t...
E.85 Reflecting on the influence of WAA Podcast and sharing the learnings with Daria Suvorova
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBAs you’ve probably already guessed, today we’re shaking things up a bit. Today, Cara von Beust will take over and put WAA Podcast Founder and Host Daria Suvorova in the interviewee seat. Why? Well, because the extraordinary woman behind this podcast, Daria, has so many insights and learnings from her journey at WAA Podcast that we can all be inspired by. In this episode, Daria will reflect on the story behind the podcast and her personal highlights of Women Authors of Achievement. W...
E. 84 Bridging the gap for female-founded startups in Europe with Bettine Schmitz
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBFor our final episode of 2023, we invited Bettine Schmitz, founder and partner of Auxxo, the Berlin-based Female Catalyst Fund. Tine's work with Auxxo sheds light on the challenges faced by female founders in the startup ecosystem. During her former times at Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator, together with her team, Tine has backed over 100 companies at the pre-seed stage, including N26 and studysmarter. On the show, she shares her advice for those seeking investment and navig...
E.84 Bridging the gap for female-founded startups in Europe with Bettine Schmitz
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBFor our final episode of 2023, we invited Bettine Schmitz, founder and partner of Auxxo, the Berlin-based Female Catalyst Fund. Tine's work with Auxxo sheds light on the challenges faced by female founders in the startup ecosystem. During her former times at Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator, together with her team, Tine has backed over 100 companies at the pre-seed stage, including N26 and studysmarter. On the show, she shares her advice for those seeking investment and navig...
E.83 Celebrating the most powerful women in business with Selma Stern
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MBSelma Stern currently serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Fortune, a legendary name in the world of business journalism. In her role, Selma is at the forefront of driving digital transformation and overseeing the subscription and newsletter business. Today, Selma talks about her Bosnian-German upbringing, her unique life path, fueled by ambition and adaptation and Fortune's secrets to success behind subscriber retention and business growth. We will speak about the renowned annua...
E.82 Building a sustainable future with the help of Artificial Intelligence with Lucile Bonnin
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBLucile Bonnin currently serves as the Head of Research & Development at Cambrium, a company focused on sustainable innovation through molecular design and precision fermentation. As a R&D professional, Lucile's expertise lies in chemistry, predictive analytics, innovation strategy and materials development. In our conversation, we'll explore Lucile's journey to becoming a scientist and how the "informed naivety" approach, as she calls it, has been her weapon against impostor syndrom...
E.81 Exploring hottest trends and communication strategies for brands with Anna Jona Koch (Live Podcast)
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MBToday we speak to a growth strategist, founder and managing director of the consulting company JK Access, Anna Jona Koch. With 15 years of experience in communication and business development in the leading media and lifestyle brand companies such as Philipp Plein, ELLE and the German Football Association, Jona has a lot to tell. In this episode, she shares her take on what is the best investment a brand can make when it comes to their communication strategy. Jona reveals how brands...
E.80 Reimagining the future of food and the next generation of proteins with Tanja Bogumil
October 17, 2023 07:50 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBToday on the show we welcome Tanja Bogumil, Co-Founder and CEO of Lovely Day Foods. Tanja has been an entrepreneur for over 15 years and over these years have experienced the highest highs and lowest lows. She went through the entire lifecycle of a company - from creating a market, to scaling the business, to successfully exiting the company. And a few years ago she made a commitment to utilize her entrepreneurial skills to change the food system by replacing animal-based products w...
E.79 Shifting between professions to become a self-taught perfumer with Marie-Pierre Blanchette
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBAt the beginning of her career, someone told Marie that she should not be defined by her job, but by a verb. She knew instantly that her verb was 'to create’. Originally from Montréal Canada, Marie-Pierre Blanchette is a self-taught perfumer with a background in anthropology, art direction and design. Turning 40 made her reconsider what would truly make her happy in the next 20 years of her career. So she started shaping her process of becoming an independent perfumer based on the m...
E.78 Moving up the ranks at Wall Street and redefining the essence of success with Layla Qassim
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBStarting at a young age, Layla Qassim sought financial freedom and worked at cultural institutions that celebrated Arab heritage. During her university times and while making her first steps at the trading desk at an investment bank in London she faced a life-changing health scare that made her put the brakes on all her endeavors. She took a leap of faith, moved to Paris to live every day as though it was her last. Not long after, she eventually settled in New York for 7 years where...
E.77 Understanding why not all that glitters is gold with Guya Merkle (Live Podcast)
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBAfter inheriting her family's jewelry business at a young age and experiencing its bankruptcy, Guya Merkle embarked on a personal quest to produce high-end jewelry. Inspired by a trip to a gold mine in Peru and witnessing the industry's problems, she founded VIERI in 2015 with a focus on using urban mined gold and ethically sourced gemstones. Despite challenges in the industry and retail hesitancy toward ethical jewelry, Guya is on the mission to make a difference and inspire others...
E.76 Learning how to harness your impatience and turn adversity into opportunity with Annabelle Mandeng (Live Podcast)
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBCelebrated as a versatile actress, presenter, voice-over artist, and author, Annabelle Mandeng opens up about her multicultural upbringing in Germany, Togo, and Pakistan. She describes herself as a “professional autodidact”, where in 1994 she became the first German person of color to be a television presenter. In this conversation you get to hear how she navigated obstacles, including surviving multiple serious accidents and how she emerged from those experiences stronger than ever...
E.75 Smashing taboos surrounding women's intimate health with Dr. Vivien Karl
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBDriven by a clear mission to make intimate health a socially acceptable topic and improve the well-being of women, Dr. Vivien Karl has built a brand that offers natural and science-based intimate care products for women. From the emotional rollercoaster of financing rounds and to winning over Tina Müller, the former CEO of Douglas, as one of her angel investors - Vivien turned her entrepreneurial dream into a reality. In this episode she speaks about the challenges she faced as a ph...
E.74 Empowering women through financial independence with Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer (Live Podcast)
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MBDr. Nakeema Stefflbauer is a software delivery expert with over 15 years of experience leading corporate digital transformations in the US and Europe. Today she is the Director of Digital Client Services at ERGO and the founder and CEO of FrauenLoop, a Berlin-based non-profit computer programming network. Among FrauenLoop's graduates are many women with a migration background, working mothers and women who never previously considered working in tech. According to the Gender Pension ...
E.73 Embarking on a journey from entrepreneurship to the UK's first women-focused VC with Samira Ann Qassim
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 58.8 MBWith a background in solar technology, brand strategy consulting, and digital business development, Samira's journey is a testament to her adventurous and curious spirit. Today Samira Ann Qassim is the founder of Pink Salt Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting female-led technology companies. We discuss her journey from entrepreneurship to starting Pink Salt Ventures, capital funding challenges faced by female founders and solutions that can foster change. We also...
E.72 Romanticizing local journalism and shaping the future of social media marketing with Gesa Mayr
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 54.8 MBToday we are welcoming Gesa Mayr to the show! A self-proclaimed pop culture fan who is in charge of campaign formats, platform strategy and innovation at Netflix. As an expert in storytelling and audience development Gesa's career spans over a decade, including positions at renowned publications like Spiegel and the German franchise of watson. In our conversation, we delve into Gesa's transition to social marketing at Netflix and speak about what the future holds for social communit...
E.71 Unveiling the success story of Cee Cee Berlin with Nina Trippel
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 58.8 MBNina Trippel is the founder of Cee Cee Berlin media platform and a Cee Cee Creative, interdisciplinary agency with a focus on content and design. Alongside her co-founder Sven Hausherr, Nina launched Cee Cee Berlin newsletter in 2011 as a fun passion project that has since become the go-to resource for locals and visitors alike interested in exploring Berlin's cultural scene. In this episode, Nina shares the early days of Cee Cee Berlin, how to build up a strong founder relationship...
E.70 When your heart is beating for brand building and music with Susanna Kim (Live Podcast)
May 30, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 52 MBBorn and raised in Germany, her childhood in classical music set the scene for her entry into DJing. Today you can find Susanna Kim playing house music in Berlin's top clubs like Renate and Katerblau, and festivals all over the country. Parallel to the night scene, by day Susanna is leading brand and PR efforts at exciting projects like KitschKrieg expanding their brand to new markets. Susanna’s career decisions were often based on her curiosity and desire to do something different....
E.69 Navigating women's hormonal health with Roos Jansen
May 16, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 49.8 MBFor this episode we invited Roos Jansen, women's hormonal health expert, born in Amsterdam and currently based in Berlin. For years Roos led HR teams and implemented Period Leave as a health benefit in a local startup. One thing that has shaped Roos, is her very own post-pill experience which she shares on this podcast. She is passionate about removing the stigma surrounding women's health, empowering women to take control of their hormonal balance. Join this conversation as we lear...
E.68 Uncovering East German upbringing and contemporary feminism with Mirna Funk
May 02, 2023 08:39 - 41 minutes - 55 MBToday's guest is one of the most thought-provoking and inspiring voices in the contemporary feminist movement. Mirna Funk is a writer, journalist, and cultural critic based in Berlin. She offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a self-determined, independent woman in the 21st century. In this episode, we discuss Mirna's latest non-fiction book in German translated as: "Who cares! About the freedom to be a woman", which challenges traditional feminist narratives and i...
E.67 Building progressive Hip Hop scene in Germany with Sehriban Cirik
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBMy guest today grew up surrounded by Hip Hop. And back in the days she didn’t really have many role models, and she had to figure out how to turn her passion for music into a profession. Today Sehriban Cirik is a living example of how to turn your wildest dreams into a reality. Before becoming the Head of Hip-Hop at Amazon Music, Sehriban worked in the music industry as a label manager. Today she gets to bring artists closer to their fans in new, creative ways. In this conversation...
E.66 Navigating change in the public sector with Naïs Graswald
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 64.6 MBNaïs Graswald is the Head of Executive and Digital Communications at the Volkswagen Group, she is a systemic coach and simply a loving human. Today we reflect on her family past, as we discover the roots of her value system where she embraces opposing views and continuously questions the status quo. We discuss how she transitioned from her communication work at the German Parliament and the Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure to embracing change in the German i...
E.65 Building financial independence as an artist with Johanna Keimeyer
March 21, 2023 09:48 - 51 minutes - 77.8 MBOur guest today Johanna Keimeyer is a multimedia artist who creates immersive experiences. This can take the form of large scale art installations where she works with video, light, objects, scent and sound. She invites the audience to explore deeper questions about identity and the core fundamental values that make us human. David Bowie, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol - just a few of the names in her Iconic Portraits series where Johanna slips into the shoes of icons like these. As you e...
E.64 On fair trade, social impact and Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation with Aileen Puhlmann
March 07, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBYou probably heard of the Lemonaid and ChariTea before, delicious soft drinks that contain only organic ingredients that also support fair trade. The project was born in the bohemian district of Hamburg called St. Pauli with the intention to change the world drink by drink. Beyond fair trade, every bottle purchased supports the Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation which is managed by our guest today Aileen Puhlmann. Today Aileen shares her story as we speak about identity forming experien...
E.63 Breaking the stigma around burnout and mental health with Alexandra Bondi de Antoni
February 21, 2023 07:53 - 59 minutes - 61.3 MBAlexandra Bondi de Antoni is a writer, director and occasional photographer born in Vienna and based in Berlin. She is the former editor of I-D Germany and former Executive Editor at VOGUE Germany where she was in charge of all things digital. Today she gets to explore the intersection between social political issues, pop culture and fashion in her freelance life. In this episode we speak about her late grandmother Gerti and how her sense for fashion made an influence on Alexa’s de...
E.62 Writing the stories of ‘People of Deutschland’ with Martina Rink
February 21, 2023 07:53 - 26 minutes - 31.6 MBMy guest today, Martina Rink, grew up between Germany and the UK. She landed her first job as a personal assistant of the late Isabella Blow, a legendary English muse, stylist and magazine editor. After Blow's death in 2007, Martina released a coffee table book portraying the impact of her mentor on the fashion industry. Fast forward to today, Martina is releasing her fourth book called People of Deutschland. For Martina this publication is much more than just a book. It covers the...
E.61 Michelberger hotel and Berlin in the late 90’s – experiencing the zeitgeist with Nadine Michelberger
January 24, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 56.7 MBFrom the start Nadine Michelberger together with her co-founder and husband Tom, wanted to create the first hotel in Berlin which replaced the typical lobby, with an open space that invites guests and visitors for encounters. This idea was born back in 2003. As years went by, the hotel has evolved as well. Today the Michelberger team is running the renowned restaurant Ora, they are producing the most sought after coconut water the 'Fountain of Youth', and are practicing regenerativ...
E.60 On traditions, boundaries and mindful health practices with Ann-Kathrin Grebner and Yasmin Poloczek
January 10, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 41.6 MBToday, Ann-Kathrin Grebner and Yasmin Poloczek shared their personal stories of reclaiming control of their own health and wellbeing. As founders of MY INNER HEALTH Club, they are on a mission to provide people with practical, simple exercises that can easily be incorporated into daily routines, empowering people to improve their mental and physical health. In today's episode, we discuss how to integrate traditional wisdom from the past into your life and how just 5 or even 1 minute...
E.59 How to build a conscious beauty brand from scratch with Jennifer Baum-Minkus
December 27, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MBJennifer Baum-Minkus quit her corporate job not knowing what's next. She found her way into the startup scene after realizing how harmful nail polishes can be for people. After a couple of months of deep research, she founded gitti a conscious beauty brand, with the mission to offer products that are good for people, the planet and society. Today we learn how to build courage while listening to one's gut feeling, how to make an impact in the beauty market and ensure gradual evoluti...
E.58 Empowering women through FemTech and giving them agency over their own health with Rhiannon White
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 40.4 MBToday's guest is full of courage and curiosity. In fact, her professional journey has been all about following a thread of deep curiosity for people—trying to understand their motivations and choices they make. Rhiannon White, is the Chief Product Officer at Clue, a period & cycle tracking app. Rhiannon speaks to women on a weekly basis across the globe and gets to hear about their pain and experiences which are still routinely dismissed. She strongly believes that everyone should h...
E.57 Acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses as a founder with Emma Tracey
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 43.6 MBEmma Tracey worked as a journalist in Colombia and founded a communications agency in South Africa. In 2015 she came to Berlin where she found herself doing something completely new - co-founding a recruitment platform called Honeypot. Reflecting back, Emma didn’t feel like she was “qualified” per se to found a tech company. But she also knew that she would figure most of it out. And she actually did. In fact in 2019 XING acquired Honeypot for €57 million, where Emma achieved what a...
E.56 Learning how to scale your expertise and talent with Laura Lewandowski
November 15, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 53.1 MBOur guest today is Laura Lewandowski, the founder of the media brand Smart Chiefs and co-founder of the YouTube show Meet Your Mentor. As one of the leading voices in the German digital scene, Laura writes on social media, in her newsletter and as a columnist for Business Insider about the new work, creator economy and personal development. We talk about her successful career as a creator, self-optimization and how Laura balances entrepreneurship and motherhood. I hope you enjoy tod...
E.55 Unlocking the new age of social commerce with Deann Evans (Live Podcast)
November 01, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday with me live on stage here in London is Deann Evans, Director of EMEA Expansion at Shopify. More and more SMEs and creators are unlocking the power of social commerce through platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Youtube, where social commerce orders grew four times in the beginning of the year. As the bridge from content to commerce gets shorter, Shopify continues to innovate and build tools for the creator economy, where new products like YouTube Shopping are making it easier...
E.54 On mastering Data Science and how one’s path is never linear with Dr. Alisa Kim
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 57.3 MBFirst time in the studio we get to welcome a data scientist! Dr. Alisa Kim is the Head of Data Products at Vestiaire Collective where she follows her passion for machine learning applications to achieve corporate sustainability goals, upgrading traditional business operations. Previously Alisa worked at Amazon Web Services as a research scientist and was an educator at Humboldt University of Berlin. Today we speak how Alisa’s path to becoming a data scientist was everything but line...
E.53 Reinventing the way we find and buy preloved furniture with Gemma Comabella
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 37.6 MBHow can you reduce your ecological footprint and increase your next vacation budget? The answer is simple - by buying and selling only used furniture. Gemma Comabella is the co-founder and CEO of COCOLI, a marketplace for used furniture and interior design pieces. Before COCOLI Gemma was building global fashion and consumer brands like Zalando, L’Oréal, Vestiaire Collective and Showroom, and was running furniture platform Made.com as the Managing Director for the DACH region. Today ...
E.52 How to navigate a company through economically difficult times as a CEO with Lana Wittig
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MBLana Wittig is a true Berliner born in Wedding, she grew up in Tegel. Lana started her career in the music industry and has been responsible for artist management and music marketing since 2006. In 2021 Lana took over as the CEO of the media company called EDITION F, a digital home for strong women and their friends. In this episode, we speak about Lana’s upbringing and how she overcame fear of not having enough financial security, overruling that fear with values and purpose. With ...
E.51 Understanding how traditional and decentralized finance can be bridged with Jessica Holzbach
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 39.2 MBRight after graduation Jessica Holzbach worked as a digital strategy consultant for banks and insurance companies. Quite quickly she realized that traditional banking is not innovative enough. At this moment Jessica decided to not wait any longer and took the initiative in her own hands. She founded Penta in 2017 with the goal of building a bank that offers a user friendly product and a great customer experience. 4.5 years later she stepped down from renowned and successful company ...
E.50 Unlocking the nomadic life and discovering diversity in Dubai with Vera Futorjanski
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 36 MBVera Futorjanski came to the Middle East back in 2015 as a founder at Rocket Internet. She has been leading global communications at The Dubai Future Foundation launched by the office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and was the Director of Innovation at 500Global. Today Vera is the founder of a global strategic advisory firm, Veritas Ventures and is currently building a supportive community for women. Alongside learning about the startup landscape in Dubai, in this...
E.50 Understanding the nomadic life and discovering diversity in Dubai with Vera Futorjanski
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 36 MBVera Futorjanski came to the Middle East back in 2015 as a founder at Rocket Internet. She has been leading global communications at The Dubai Future Foundation launched by the office of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and was the Director of Innovation at 500Global. Today Vera is the founder of a global strategic advisory firm, Veritas Ventures and is currently building a supportive community for women. Alongside learning about the startup landscape in Dubai, in this...
E.49 Building financial independence and living the dream with Cloudy Zakrocki
August 09, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn Germany, she is known as the expert for all things digital media and her name is Cloudy Zakrocki. Up until 2021, Cloudy was the Vice President for International Content & Brand Strategy at Refinery29, she was also the Editor in Chief of German INTERVIEW Magazine and LesMads, the first and leading fashion blog in Germany. Today she is the founder of the interior brand HAND IN HAND and co-founder of creative agencies MIKADO CULTURE and ONLY GOOD PEOPLE. We talk about her year of sa...
E.49 Building financial independence to live the dream with Cloudy Zakrocki
August 09, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn Germany, she is known as the expert for all things digital media and her name is Cloudy Zakrocki. Up until 2021, Cloudy was the Vice President for International Content & Brand Strategy at Refinery29, she was also the Editor in Chief of German INTERVIEW Magazine and LesMads, the first and leading fashion blog in Germany. Today she is the founder of the interior brand HAND IN HAND and co-founder of creative agencies MIKADO CULTURE and ONLY GOOD PEOPLE. We talk about her year of sa...
E.48 Unlocking new ways of rewarding communities via Web3 with Katia Yakovleva
July 26, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFrom a no-name startup to a post-IPO industry giant, Katia Yakovleva joined Spotify back in 2009 as one of the first sales executives. She built out advertising sales both in Spain and Germany and was leading strategic accounts, generating millions of revenue for the company over the years. Today Katia is wearing many hats. She is the Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Beyond, angel investor and a podcast host. In this episode we speak about her wild ride at Spotify, her miss...
E.47 Attracting talent by offering inclusive fertility benefits with Jenny Saft
July 12, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 41.4 MBIn 2019 Jenny Saft turned 32. With no partner and no desire to have kids anytime soon she decided to freeze her eggs. But the issues started to arise even before she found a fertility clinic. Long story short, this experience encouraged her to kick off her own startup called Apryl. According to Apryl, in Germany over 50% of women with academic education do not have kids at age of 35. And it's been Jenny’s mission to educate companies on the huge social challenges infertility may brin...
E.46 On society, racial justice and self-identification with Constanze Osei
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 44.3 MBFrom the German Bundestag to the tech giant Meta. Constanze Osei started her career in politics later on heading the department of economic and innovation policy at the Germany’s digital association Bitkom. Today she is the Head of Society & Innovation Policy at Meta (previously Facebook). We speak about racial justice, explore self-identification and discover the interplay between technology advancements and impact it has on our society. If you want to move things, you have to move ...
E.46 On society, racial justice and self-identification with Constanze Osei
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 44.3 MBFrom the German Bundestag to the tech giant Meta. Constanze Osei started her career in politics later on heading the department of economic and innovation policy at the Germany’s digital association Bitkom. Today she is the Head of Society & Innovation Policy at Meta (previously Facebook). We speak about racial justice, explore self-identification and discover the interplay between technology advancements and impact it has on our society. If you want to move things, you have to move people, s...
E.45 On the creator economy with Jennifer Phan
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 35.2 MBAre you an everyday creator? Then this episode is for you. Together with Jennifer Phan we discover the creator economy and how side-hustlers are developing the passion economy of the future. Jennifer herself left the VC world back in 2021 to build Passionfroot, an operating system that helps creators manage their financing and workflows in one place. In this episode, we speak about why Jennifer is passionate about empowering people to work and live on their own terms and how creators...