Techsetters

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“Self-Expression in the Metaverse” with Christina Wootton (VP of Global Partnerships at Roblox) Jul 07, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features Christina Wootton, Vice-President of Global Brand Partnership at Roblox. She shares about bringing authenticity into the metaverse, Roblox’s exciting innovations in the digital fashion space, and the most unique and creative experience she’s seen on the platform.

An Intersectional Path in Cybersecurity with Deb Golden (US Cyber & Strategic Risk Leader at Deloitte) Jun 30, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features Deb Golden, US Cyber & Strategic Risk Leader at Deloitte. She shares why diversity is critical to cybersecurity, what she’s learned from being the only woman in the room, and why she strives for work-life “fit” over work-life “balance”.

The Future of Fashion Tech with Christine Marzano (Co-Founder & CEO of BODS) Jun 16, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features Christine Marzano, Co-Founder and CEO of BODS. She shares her vision for the future of fit in fashion, tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, and the best way to approach computer vision innovation.

Representation in Beauty with Crystal Sai (Executive Director, Chief of Staff for Global Online at The Estée Lauder Companies) Jun 09, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode of the season features Crystal Sai, Executive Director, Chief of Staff for Global Online at The Estée Lauder Companies. She shares about overcoming stereotypes as a Ghanaian-American, finding her home in the beauty industry, and how she fell in love with data.

“Giving Women the Credit They Deserve” with Vrinda Gupta (CEO of Sequin) Jun 02, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features Vrinda Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Sequin. She explains how the financial system isn’t built for women, breaks down her approach to changing that, and reveals why credit may be the most important grade you get.

“When Clarity Happens” with Sarah Adewumi (NASA Scientist & Pageant Winner) May 26, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features NASA aviation scientist, STEM education advocate, and pageant winner, Sarah Adewumi. Sarah shares how she uses her platform to inspire the next generation of BIPOC women in STEM, her favorite time management hacks, and how she turned an internship at NASA into a full time career. Plus, hear what it’s like working at NASA!

“What Would I Do If I Wasn’t Afraid?” with Sam Wiener (Engineer) May 19, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. This episode features Sam Wiener, Head of Product Engineering at Saturn. She walks us through a day in the life as Head of Product Engineering, tips for staying resilient in a male-dominated field, and how a cold DM led to the creation of this podcast.

“Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe” with Marizza Delgado (Etsy Data Scientist & Fashion Model) May 12, 2023

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Season 3 of Techsetters features our favorite moments from the Techsetters LIVE! Summer Series, hosted by Kode With Klossy alumni Etasha Donthi and Maria Herne. We’re kicking off the season with Etsy Data Scientist, fashion model, and STEM Advocate Marizza Delgado. Marizza shares why she switched from Computer Science to IT, the value of diving in before you’re ready, and tips for building community - including her motto “Your vibe attracts your tribe.”

Techsetters is a podcast by Gen Z changemakers, for Gen Z changemakers.

At Kode With Klossy, we believe that you can’t be what you can’t see. On Techsetters, co-hosts 18 year-old Etasha Donthi and 19 year-old Maria Herne sit down with a diverse array of changemakers to talk about their unique journeys in tech and entrepreneurship. In each episode, guests open up about their struggles and successes, how they’re making an impact, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Techsetters is produced by Kode With Klossy and If / Then.

Ebony Beckwith, Salesforce's Chief Philanthropy Officer on the Intersection of Technology and Giving Back Aug 17, 2021

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As Chief Philanthropy Officer and CEO of the Salesforce Foundation, Ebony Beckwith fuels Salesforce’s philanthropic engine. She is responsible for the company’s philanthropic investment strategy, overseeing a global team that fosters a culture of giving back and directing hundreds of millions of dollars in grants focused on education and workforce development programs. Additionally, she leads Salesforce’s community response to hyper-relevant issues, including COVID-19, and co-leads a task force committed to racial equality and justice.

Ebony extends her leadership through her service on the boards of the Warriors Community Foundation, Hamilton Families, and the Women’s Funding Network, and as an advisory board member for PagerDuty.org, Year Up Bay Area, and Women Who Code. She has been recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and was also honored with the 2020 Powerful Women of the Bay Award.

Ebony holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Golden Gate University.

Techsetters is produced by Kode With Klossy and made possible by If / Then. This episode was recorded in August 2021.

Bridget Coughlin, Telling the Virtual Story of Shedd Aquarium Aug 10, 2021

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Bridget C. Coughlin, Ph.D., was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Shedd Aquarium in 2016. Under her leadership, 1.9 million aquarium guests each year enjoy innovative experiences that are focused on Shedd’s Mission of compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world. A relentless advocate for access in all ways, Dr. Coughlin commits the organization to offering tens of millions of dollars in free admission each year; champions varied learning styles and approaches; and is a voice for real diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the business world.A nature lover and scientist at heart, Dr. Coughlin is passionate about animal life in oceans, rivers and lakes and her commitment to learning and conservation extends well beyond the walls of Shedd Aquarium.

She also serves as an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Lyda Hill Philanthropies. A Colorado native, Dr. Coughlin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College, a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Iowa and an executive scholar certificate in finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Enjoy!

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