Tech Beyond Gender Talks

Tech Beyond Gender
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Welcome to Tech Beyond Gender Talks, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of women and gender-diverse individuals in the technology sector. Through engaging conversations, we uncover their achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and insights into the unique experiences of women and gender-diverse professionals navigating the tech industry. Join us as we explore their stories, experience their journey and celebrate their contibutions.

  1. Episode 59: Breaking the Narrative: Women Building Tech on Their Own Terms with Victoria Vaughan

    26 JAN

    Episode 59: Breaking the Narrative: Women Building Tech on Their Own Terms with Victoria Vaughan

    In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar speaks with Victoria Vaughan, a global tech leader who has shaped some of the most influential narratives in the crypto and technology space.Born and educated in Russia, Victoria began her journey in a deeply technical environment before stepping into leadership roles at an unusually young age. At just 24, she became the CEO of Cointelegraph, helping grow it from a small startup into the world’s largest crypto media platform with over 18 million monthly readers. After leaving Cointelegraph, Victoria went on to build her own ventures, including a blockchain wallet startup and later founding B612 PR, a boutique tech PR agency now working with AI, biotech, and deep-tech founders across the US.A powerful, honest episode about confidence, courage, storytelling, and rewriting your own narrative in technology and life.

    50 min
  2. Episode 58 - From India to New Zealand: Scale, Culture & Learning to Speak Up with Chetna Chaudhari

    14/12/2025

    Episode 58 - From India to New Zealand: Scale, Culture & Learning to Speak Up with Chetna Chaudhari

    In this final episode of the Tech Beyond Gender podcast for 2025, host Meena Satishkumar speaks with Chetna Chaudhari, Delivery Manager for Data & Analytics at Fidelity Life, about her journey from growing up in a small village in India to building a successful technology career across two very different countries.Listen to Chetna's inspiring and heart warming story of her journey and real insignts into how to make the transition in tech from India to NZ smoother. #techbeyondgender #womenintech #MigrantInTech#speakingup #leadershipjourney

    49 min
  3. Episode 57 - Developer to CTO - Julia Bower on Fractional Leadership

    30/11/2025

    Episode 57 - Developer to CTO - Julia Bower on Fractional Leadership

    In this inspiring episode of the Tech Beyond Gender Podcast, Meena Satish Kumar sits down with Julia Bower — Co-Founder & CTO of Fractional Directory — to unpack her remarkable journey from failing high-school computer studies to leading one of APAC’s fastest-growing fractional talent platforms.Whether you’re a woman in tech, an aspiring founder, a parent navigating career transitions, or someone curious about fractional work and portfolio careers — this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and insight.Watch us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yFsHvanuZ8AwfSoSaZNPd?si=jySlPiJ3ShmEdNmXv80Tyw&nd=1&dlsi=c8432d2077754168Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-beyond-gender-talks/id1749944130Youtube:  ⁨@TechBeyondGender⁩

    45 min
  4. Episode 56 - Reinventing Healthcare Through Quantum AI with Dr. Helena Bahrami & Noor Syed

    25/11/2025

    Episode 56 - Reinventing Healthcare Through Quantum AI with Dr. Helena Bahrami & Noor Syed

    What happens when quantum computing, brain-like AI, and neurobiology come together? In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with two extraordinary women:Dr. Helena Bahrami, AI & Machine Learning Lead Expert pioneering quantum-inspired models for neurodegenerative diseases, and Noor Syed, CTO for Health at Microsoft New Zealand. Together, they take us on a journey that is equal parts scientific, visionary, and deeply human.From the complexity of dementia and the future of drug discovery to digital twins and personalized medicine, Dr. Helena explains how quantum-powered models could shrink a 12-year drug development cycle into hours — and why data access, ethics, and equitable healthcare matter more than ever.Noor brings an industry lens: how platforms like Microsoft Azure enable safe research environments, responsible AI, and secure collaboration at global scale.This is a mind-stretching, heart-opening episode about the future of healthcare, the emergence of quantum AI, and the importance of keeping technology rooted in human values.If you're curious about the next big leap after generative AI — this episode is your gateway. Watch us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yFsHvanuZ8AwfSoSaZNPd?si=jySlPiJ3ShmEdNmXv80Tyw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-beyond-gender-talks/id1749944130 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechBeyondGender

    1h 28m
  5. Episode 55: From Drafting Boards to Digital Networks: Andrea Bald’s Four-Decade Journey in Tech

    11/11/2025

    Episode 55: From Drafting Boards to Digital Networks: Andrea Bald’s Four-Decade Journey in Tech

    In this inspiring episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Andrea Bald, a trailblazer whose tech career began by chance in 1985 and evolved alongside the telecom industry’s biggest transformations—from analog to digital, copper to fibre, and now cloud and 5G. Andrea reflects on her accidental start as an engineering draftswoman at New Zealand Post Office, her rise to leadership in her 20s, and how she navigated bias, motherhood, and change through four decades in technology. She shares powerful lessons on building trust as a young leader, creating inclusive hiring practices, and the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning. Tune in to hear Andrea’s thoughtful take on leadership, resilience, and what’s next for Telco in the age of AI — plus how yoga and even competitive pistol shooting shaped her focus and balance along the way. #WomenInTech #Leadership #Inclusion #TechBeyondGender #Telecommunications #CareerStories

    59 min
  6. Episode 54: From Adversity to Empowerment: Priya Mathur on Leading with Purpose

    27/10/2025

    Episode 54: From Adversity to Empowerment: Priya Mathur on Leading with Purpose

    After facing unimaginable loss, Priya Mathur rebuilt her life and career with courage and conviction. From starting as a young data engineer in India to becoming the Head of Enterprise Data at Fidelity Life in New Zealand, Priya’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and leadership grounded in empathy. In this inspiring conversation with host Meena Satishkumar, Priya opens up about: Navigating life as a migrant woman in tech Balancing motherhood and career growth The power of education and financial independence Finding purpose through community and governance roles How data and AI are shaping the future of leadership A powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, you can rise, lead, and inspire others to do the same.

    57 min
  7. Episode 53 - Breaking Barriers: From Classrooms to Boardrooms – Empowering the Next Generation in Tech

    12/10/2025

    Episode 53 - Breaking Barriers: From Classrooms to Boardrooms – Empowering the Next Generation in Tech

    In this special episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar is joined by Noor Syed and Rob Lonie from Microsoft, and Diksha Sandhu from the University of Auckland, for a powerful cross-generational conversation on gender equity in technology. Together they explore what it really means to move from diversity to true inclusion, the unseen barriers women face from school to senior leadership, and how mentorship, allyship, and curiosity can change the game. From Noor’s insights on inclusion, to Rob’s reflections on allyship and parenting, to Diksha’s honest university experiences, this episode is a heartfelt look at the pipeline problem — and what it takes to create real change in tech. 🎙️ Hosted by: Meena Satishkumar🎧 Featuring: Noor Syed, Rob Lonie, and Diksha Sandhu💬 Produced by: Tech Beyond Gender#TechBeyondGender #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion #Allyship #MentorshipMatters #BreakingBarriers #FutureOfTech #GenderEquity #STEMInclusion #RepresentationMatters #Leadership #NewZealandTech #EmpowerHer #InclusiveInnovation

    1h 20m
  8. Episode 52: From Fashion to Tech Leadership: Wendy Stevenson-Vrame on Career Shifts & Inclusion

    28/09/2025

    Episode 52: From Fashion to Tech Leadership: Wendy Stevenson-Vrame on Career Shifts & Inclusion

    In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Wendy Stevenson-Vrame, Engineering Manager at Trade Me, whose career journey spans fashion design, recruitment on Wall Street, and leading tech teams in New Zealand and the U.S. Wendy shares her inspiring story of adaptability and growth, from winning the U.S. green card lottery to navigating the dot-com boom in San Francisco and returning to Aotearoa to lead cloud and database reliability teams. She opens up about: Lessons from thousands of interviews across industries How recruitment instincts shaped her people-first leadership style Creating inclusive spaces where women and underrepresented voices thrive Breaking myths about tech careers and encouraging more women into the sector The importance of empathy, community, and paying it forward in leadership A must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, recruitment, and building inclusive teams in tech. #TechBeyondGender #WomenInTech #Leadership #Inclusion #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #DiversityInTech #Recruitment #EngineeringLeadership #Podcast

    51 min
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Welcome to Tech Beyond Gender Talks, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of women and gender-diverse individuals in the technology sector. Through engaging conversations, we uncover their achievements, challenges, lessons learnt and insights into the unique experiences of women and gender-diverse professionals navigating the tech industry. Join us as we explore their stories, experience their journey and celebrate their contibutions.

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  • Creator
    Tech Beyond Gender
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
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