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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 42 MIN

Role models, AI and the future of women in tech

from Bridging the gap

Why do so many girls lose interest in coding, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, we meet Amani Al Saidan, a computer science student at Lund University and Gen Z consultant, to discuss the importance of role models and mentorship in attracting and retaining young women in tech.Through projects that bring AI innovation into schools and her work with UngDataTjej, she is determined to inspire more young women to pursue careers in IT and tech. Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities. Let’s bridge the gap - together. Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife ? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.  Let’s bridge the gap – together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do so many girls lose interest in coding, and what can we do to change that? In this episode, we meet Amani Al Saidan, a computer science student at Lund University and Gen Z consultant, to discuss the importance of role models and mentorship in attracting and retaining young women in tech.Through projects that bring AI innovation into schools and her work with UngDataTjej, she is determined to inspire more young women to pursue careers in IT and tech. Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities. Let’s bridge the gap - together. Welcome to Bridging the Gap, an Ework hosted podcast where we sit down with experts to discuss the skills and trends shaping the workforce of tomorrow. How will AI transform our worklife ? And what impact will sustainability have on innovation? In this podcast we make sense of change, highlight opportunities, and help bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.  Let’s bridge the gap – together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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