Women in Tech
It’s clear that Tech & Comms companies recognise the struggles in regard to underrepresentation within the sector, and are looking at ways to attract and retain talent from a more diverse pool. However, there is still more that can be done to accelerate the pace of change.
We aim to achieve this by bringing a variety of voices together to share insights, and to facilitate discussion on hot Tech sector topics. We hope to provide an international platform for our network to connect with and learn from one another.
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Women in Tech powered by Bird & Bird - In Conversation With: Legal Leaders in Tech
Women in Tech - At the forefront of innovation series
Nima Tisdall, Nordic Makers
Interviewed by Danish Tech & Comms Partner Martin von Haller Grønbæk, Nima outlines her vision for developing an ecosystem in the Nordics that fosters a leading start-up environment, and helps to put the next generation of Scandinavian unicorn companies firmly on the agenda.
Nancy Gleason, New York University Abu Dhabi
In episode 2 – we hear from Nancy Gleason, a disruption expert, and Professor of Political Science & Director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning at New York University Abu Dhabi.
Emma Sinclair MBE, EnterpriseAlumni
In episode 3, we hear from Emma Sinclair MBE, Co-founder & CEO of EnterpriseAlumni, and creator of the recent #BeMyAngel investment campaign, which highlights the longstanding lack of investment into women, and is activating pools of capital in response.
Interviewed by International Business Development Manager Eila Legge, based in our London office, Emma outlines the gender funding gap and the need to democratise access to tech investing.
Dr. Sonja Stuchtey, The Landbanking Group
In episode 4, we hear from Dr. Sonja Stuchtey, Co-Founder and Managing Director at impact-driven startup The Landbanking Group.
Interviewed by Corporate Counsel Andrea Schlote based in our Munich office, Sonja discusses the current challenges and opportunities within the sustainable tech field - particularly around shifts in mindset in regards to nature equity and ESG.
Rena Maycock, Chirp (formerly Cilter Technologies)
In episode 5, we hear from Rena Maycock, Founder of child-protection software Chirp (formerly Cilter Technologies).
Interviewed by International Privacy and Data Protection Partner, Anna Morgan, based in our Dublin office, Rena discusses the challenges and opportunities for female founders, becoming a champion for child protection, operating in the tech for good space, and navigating the technology and business worlds.
Dr. Sabine Wiesmüller, Start2Group
In episode 6, we hear from Dr. Sabine Wiesmüller, Director AI (Europe) at Start2Group.
Interviewed by Corporate Counsel Andrea Schlote based in our Munich office, Dr. Sabine outlines the hot topics and current challenges within the AI and innovation field, particularly for founders.
Andrea Wu, Urban-Air Port
In episode 7, we are joined by Andrea Wu, CEO of Urban-Air Port, the company behind the world’s first vertiport designed for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
Interviewed by James Baillieu, Corporate Partner in our London office, Andrea offers insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced air mobility and the vital role ground, air, and digital infrastructure play in this space.
Eikku Koponen, Renessai
In episode 8, we are joined by Eikku Koponen, a Statistician & Data Scientist, and Chief AI officer & Co-founder of Renessai in Finland.
Interviewed by Jenny Rontu, Dispute Resolution Senior Associate in our Helsinki office, Eikku offers insights into the impact of AI, specifically focusing on the dangers of AI and bias for women and other minorities.
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders series
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders, Episode 1: Inderpreet Sawhney, GC at Infosys
In this podcast, Bird & Bird’s International HR Services Partner Catharina Klumpp, based in our Dusseldorf office, chats to Inderpreet Sawhney, General Counsel at Infosys, based in the US. Infosys is a global leader in technology services and consulting and provides a range of digital solutions to clients in more than 50 countries. Inderpreet leads the legal function and is a strategic business partner ensuring success for Infosys in legal and regulatory matters, while spearheading its compliance and ethics program.
Inderpreet describes her personal journey in the Tech sector, how she overcame various challenges along the way, and offers advice to the next generation of legal leaders within the tech industry.
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders, Episode 2: Carolyn Jameson, Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot
In this podcast, Bird & Bird’s International HR Services Partner Pattie Walsh, chats to Carolyn Jameson, Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot. Trustpilot is consumer review website which hosts reviews of businesses worldwide, with nearly 1 million new reviews posted each month. Carolyn oversees Trustpilot’s legal affairs, global PR, and external communications with the primary goal of ensuring the integrity of Trustpilot’s platform as it continues to grow.
Carolyn describes her motivations to start a legal career in the tech industry, the people who have inspired her to push boundaries, and offers advice to those looking to change the face of the industry.
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders, Episode 3: Emma Johnston, VP and APAC Head of Legal at DXC Technology
In this podcast, Bird & Bird’s Dispute Resolution Partner Sophie Dawson based in our Sydney office, chats to Emma Johnston, VP and Head of Legal for Asia Pacific at DXC Technology. DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader with over 130,000 people in 70-plus countries. Emma leads the DXC Legal Australia and New Zealand team and is a strategic business partner ensuring success for DXC in legal and regulatory matters.
Emma talks about her passion for the Tech industry, how she overcame various challenges along the way, and offers advice to the next generation of upcoming legal leaders in the sector.
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders, Episode 4: Brita Strandberg, Strandberg Strategy
In this podcast, Bird & Bird’s Commercial Technology and Communications Partner Graeme Maguire, chats to Brita Strandberg, Founder and Principal at Strandberg Strategy, based in Washington DC.
Strandberg Strategy is a consulting firm, which helps communications and technology companies design and execute business and compliance strategy. Brita Strandberg, a leader in telecommunications law, launched this new venture in March 2022. Brita helps tech and comms companies to navigate market entry, compliance transactions, and other challenges, drawing on her years working as a trusted advisor to large and small tech companies.
Brita describes her personal journey in the tech sector, the people who have inspired her to drive for change in the industry, and offers advice to those looking to embark on a similar journey.
Women in Tech - In Conversation with Legal Leaders, Episode 5: Gladys Chun, GC at Lazada Group
In this podcast, Bird & Bird’s Technology, Telecoms & Media Senior Consultant Gigi Cheah based in Hong Kong, chats to Gladys Chun, General Counsel at Lazada Group, based in Singapore.
Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part consumers’ daily lives in the region and aims to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Gladys leads the Legal and Compliance department and is responsible for all legal and compliance matters across all countries where Lazada has local presence. Gladys started her career in a corporate, commercial and tax practice before moving in-house into retail, franchising and now, technology.
Gladys describes her personal journey in the Tech sector, how she overcame various challenges along the way, and offers advice to the next generation of legal leaders within the tech industry.
