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The Other Half Podcast
by Gerisha Nadaraju, Josephine Conneely
The Other Half is a podcast for women in tech. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next wave of female entrepreneurs and business leaders. Each week we are joined by industry experts who share their experiences and provide practical advice to help ambitious women navigate the way.
Episodes
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S3 E8 SEASON FINALE: On why impact & ambition are not opposites | Chiara Kunnie
Chiara Kunnie, Manager, Digital Sales, Social Impact @ Twilio, shares her inspiring journey from investment banking to social impact tech, the importance of trust in crisis tech deployment, and practical advice for women in tech and social impact. Key Topics Career pivot from finance to social...
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S3 E7: On founding a first-of-its-kind software platform | Zoe Zhao & Annalise Dragic
Zoe Zhao and Annalise Dragic, co-founders of Azlin Software, share their journey from prestigious investment careers to founding Aslin Software, a long-term, values-driven approach to investing in family services software companies. They discuss their unique business model, the importance of…
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S3 E6: On navigating work, people and yourself | Jennifer Fang
Jennifer Fang, Product Leader, Coach and Trainee Therapist, shares her journey from a successful career in tech to training as a Gestalt therapist. She explores how therapy techniques can be applied to workplace relationships, emotional awareness, and personal growth, emphasising experimentation...
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S3 E5: On why you should always back yourself | Lesley Sackey
Lesley Sackey, founder of Pillow AI, shares her inspiring journey from elite boxing to founding Pillow AI, a trauma-informed recovery platform for women. She discusses resilience, the power of storytelling, and how AI can be used for social good, especially in addressing domestic abuse and...
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S3 E4: On being AI fluent without losing your judgement | Clémentine Markman
Clémentine Markman, Head of Operations at Granola, shares her journey from being a lawyer to founding operations leader. She discusses the multifaceted role of operations in a startup, and highlights the transformative impact of AI on operational speed and efficiency, while also addressing the...
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S3 E3: On influencing without authority | Catt Small
Catt Small, Staff Product Designer, shares expert strategies on building influence without authority, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating organisational dynamics as an individual contributor. Discover practical tips on networking, communicating effectively with leadership, and...
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S3 E2: On starting before you're ready | Julie Ngov
Julie Ngov, co-founder of Hundun Labs, shares her journey from corporate law to founding sustainable fashion and gaming startups, highlighting lessons on confidence, risk-taking, and navigating fundraising. Key Topics Career transition from law to tech and gaming Building confidence and…
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S3 E1: On falling in love with the P&L | Rhiannon White
Rhiannon White, CEO of Clue, shares her fascinating journey across global product leadership roles, insights on business models, and her approach to leadership, empathy, and women's health innovation. Key Topics The importance of curiosity in product leadership How business model structure...
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S2 E10 SEASON FINALE: Creating a Trailblazing Career | Cindy Gallop
This week we are joined by Cindy Gallop, Founder and CEO at Make Love Not Porn. In this episode we discuss: Her journey to founding Make Love Not Porn The challenges of running a startup in a “taboo” industry Why she wants women to make a tonne of money Being a board advisor Career advice and why...
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S2 E9: Being a Solo Founder | Amber Hill
This week we are joined by Amber Hill, Founder and CEO at Research Grid. In this episode we discuss: Her journey from academia to becoming a founder AI’s impact on healthcare Inclusivity in patient engagement The pros and cons of being a solo founder The different types of negotiation Show notes:...
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S2 E8: Building a Personal Brand | Chantal Swainston
This week we are joined by Chantal Swainston, Independent PR Consultant & Founder of The Heard. In this episode we discuss: The role of PR When startups should invest in PR Deciding to go freelance How to create a personal brand Turning a passion project into an award winning D&I initiative Show...
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S2 E7: The Impact of Employee Resource Groups | Kevin Sakamoto
This week we are joined by Kevin Sakamoto, Product Consultant at Turnberry, who is also pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on Employee Resource Groups. In this episode we discuss: What prompted him to pursue a doctorate programme Insights from his research on Employee…
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S2 S6: Taking Ownership of your Career | Neha Monga
This week we are joined by Neha Monga, VP Product of Lattice. In this episode we discuss how to take ownership of your career including: Navigating career decisions Overcoming challenges Acting with agency Why “it’s not conspiracy, it’s chaos” Advice for aspiring Product leaders Show notes:...
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S2 E5: Addressing the Motherhood Penalty | Mel Faxon & Siran Cao
This week we are joined by Mel Faxon and Siran Cao, co-founders of Mirza. In this episode we discuss: Their journey to becoming founders The impact of motherhood on women’s careers and salary Why we need to solve structural issues Maintaining good mental health as founders Fundraising and career...
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S2 E4: Executive Recruitment Advice | Lauren Stuart & Jack Bainger
This week we are joined by Lauren Stuart and Jack Bainger from Formula Recruitment. In this episode we discuss: What companies look for in senior hires How to best position yourself in the recruitment process Guidance on discussing compensation Show notes: theotherhalfpod.substack.com...
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S2 E3: From Generalist to General Manager | Isabelle Chiang
This week we are joined by Isabelle Chiang, General Manager at Gelato. In this episode we discuss: Her journey to becoming a General Manager Embracing your strengths The pros and cons being a generalist Building a career outside of HQ Advice on leadership Show notes…
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S2 E2: Building an Online Community | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
This week we are joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, writer, neuroscience PhD student and founder of Ness Labs. In this episode we discuss: Career transitions and going back to university Growing a newsletter to 100,000+ subscribers Creating a paid online community Letting go of linear goals Learnings...
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S2 E1: Being a Mission Driven Founder | Nina Mohanty
This week we are joined by Nina Mohanty, Founder and CEO at Bloom Money. In this episode we discuss building a mission driven startup including: Creating generational wealth for immigrant communities The unexpected path to becoming a founder Meeting your customers where they are Understanding...
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S1 E10: SEASON FINALE - Passion & Action
This week in our season finale, we take a look back at the key insights and learnings shared by our guests including: Occupying space and why representation matters How growth is intentional Why passion and action are more important than domain expertise Knowing when to walk away Wearing yourself...
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S1 E9: Building Confidence | Tiwalola Ogunlesi
This week we are joined by Tiwalola Ogunlesi, Founder, Author and Confidence Coach at Confident & Killing It. In this episode we discuss how to build confidence including: The generational cycle of low self-esteem in young girls and women Frameworks for building confidence Why you should shine…
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S1 E8: Starting a Startup | Jo Goodall & Jas Schembri-Stothart
This week we are joined by Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri-Stothart, co-founders at Luna. In this episode we discuss the practical steps involved in founding a startup including: How to validate an idea The thought process behind deciding to go “all-in” Picking the right co-founder Raising a pre-seed...
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S1 E7: Why Culture & Allyship Matters | Philippa Main & Will Ford
This week we are joined by Philippa Main, Lead Product Manager at Protex AI and Will Ford, Director of Music at Wimbledon High School. In this episode we discuss the importance of organisational culture and allyship including: Gaslighting and the lasting impact of negative organisational cultures...
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S1 E6: Becoming a Leader | Marta Jasinska
This week we are joined by Marta Jasinska, VP Product Engineering at Bumble. In this episode we discuss her path to becoming an engineering leader including: Developing the skills to transition from engineer to leader The importance of mentors and representation Why the C-Suite is its own team…
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S1 E5: Mid season Recap - Micro-Love & Missions
This week we take a look back at the first four episodes of Season 1. In this episode we discuss our key takeaways so far including: Personal missions and knowing your why Authenticity and agency as superpowers Micro-love and ripple effects Company values in action A lot of practical advice You…
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S1 E4: Fundraising Advice for Startups | Yvonne Bajela & Deepali Nangia
This week we are joined by Deepali Nangia, Partner at SpeedInvest and Yvonne Bajela, Partner at Localglobe. In this episode we discuss fundraising advice for early stage startups including: Yvonne & Deepali’s journey into venture capital What VCs look for in Pre-Seed and Seed startups How much...
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S1 E3: Lessons from a 2nd Time Founder | Tracy Young
This week we are joined by Tracy Young, Founder and CEO at TigerEye. In this episode we discuss her lessons from being a 2nd time founder including: Founding as activism Hiring and firing for core values How her gender impacted fundraising Navigating pregnancy as a CEO-founder Advice for other...
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S1 E2: Employment Rights Explained | Clare Fowler
This week we are joined by Clare Fowler, Senior Solicitor at Yesslaw. In this episode we discuss employment rights including: Layoffs and what to do when it happens An overview of the grievance process The subtleness of sexism at work Maternity discrimination Fighting against NDAs You can sign up...
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S1 E1: The Path to the C-Suite | Lizzie Drake
This week we are joined by Lizzie Drake, Chief Compliance Officer at Alipay UK. In this episode we discuss her path to the C-suite including: The challenges she faced The power of knowing your “why” Microlove and creating positive ripple effects Practical actions managers can take to support…
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Intro: Why We Started This Podcast
Welcome to episode 0 of The Other Half. In this episode we introduce who we are, and discuss why we started this podcast to help women navigate their careers in tech. You can sign up to our newsletter and find the show notes for each episode here.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Other Half is a podcast for women in tech. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next wave of female entrepreneurs and business leaders. Each week we are joined by industry experts who share their experiences and provide practical advice to help ambitious women navigate the way.
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Gerisha Nadaraju, Josephine Conneely
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