Women Tech Charge is back!From fashion to finance, technology is revolutionising every area of our lives. Meet the extraordinary women who are leading the charg...
Overcooked Worms! How Debbie Bestwick became a gaming pioneer
Debbie Bestwick is the CEO of Team 17, the studio brought the world classic video games like Worms and innovative recent titles including the Overcooked series. She tells Anne-Marie how she entered the industry before the age of 20 and became an award-winning producer. She also explains how to get a foothold in a competitive field, and encourages parents to let their children explore a job that's far more than just playing games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tech and the City with Billie Quinlan, CEO of Ferly
Billie Quinlan is the co-founder and CEO of Ferly, a female-focussed sexual wellness app. She tells Anne-Marie how technology is helping women discover their sexuality, and change the way people think about sex. They also talk about her journey from aspiring actress to head of her own start-up, including having to learn new skills.ADVISORY: This episode of Women Tech Charge contains adult themes, and references to sexual assault. If you're affected by any of the issues raised, you can get help from places like Victim Support, Rape Crisis, and the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Imogen Heap: How technology is changing music
Imogen Heap is an artist, songwriter and technologist. She speaks to Anne-Marie about how tech is transforming how she makes music and interacts with audiences. She describes how she developed her MiMu smart gloves, which work as a wearable music instrument. And they talk about Mycelia, Heap's blockchain driven project to help musicians with their music distribution, rights and payment management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Black Ballad and how data can tell the black community's story with Tobi Oredein
Tobi Oredein is a journalist and founder of the Black Ballad lifestyle platform that elevates the voices of black British women through content, community and commerce. She talks to Anne-Marie about how her experiences as a black woman in journalism inspired her to create the site. They also discuss the importance of data in telling the stories of black communities, and how difficult it can sometimes be to find.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to be a Venture Capitalist, with Check Warner
Check Warner is a founding partner of Ada Ventures, a fund named after Ada Lovelace that aims to support diverse entrepreneurs. She talks to Anne-Marie about the role VCs can play in supporting start-ups, what the job actually is, and why female founders are considered "niche" in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women Tech Charge is back!From fashion to finance, technology is revolutionising every area of our lives. Meet the extraordinary women who are leading the charge.Hosted by Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, CEO of www.stemettes.org, Women Tech Charge is a series of candid, inspiring and often funny conversations with inventors, entrepreneurs and even real-life spies. These are stories of eureka moments, successes and failures, passions and ideas, which will inspire you to take charge – woman or otherwise.Women Tech Charge is a podcast from the Evening Standard. For the latest news, entertainment and more audio content visit www.standard.co.ukAsk your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from the Evening StandardTwitter: @eveningstandardFacebook: Facebook.com/eveningstandardInstagram: @evening.standardFollow Anne Marie on twitter at @aimafidon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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