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The Role Models
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Role Model: Valentina Contini
Fueled by curiosity and set on learning new things every day, Valentina had a very interesting journey into tech. She had to learn early on that there is a difference between great ideas and the actual readiness of some technologies to truly change the world… Read More
![Role Model Tanja Koch](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Tanja-Koch_631x800px-237x300.jpg)
Role Model: Tanja Koch
Tanja is co-founder and CCO at AMPLO, a start-up that helps companies automate their whole diagnostics process using machine learning. Among other things, Tanja moves… well, the e-mobility industry… Read More
![Role Model Inge Kormelink](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Role-Model_Inge-Kormelink_600x600-300x300.jpg)
Role Model: Inge Kormelink
Inge Kormelink started her professional education at the University of Applied Sciences by obtaining my BBA in Economics; specialising in International Marketing, and graduating cum laude. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, she learned early on how to navigate challenges… Read More
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Role Model: Sabine Do-Thuong
Sabine studied Computer Science at ETH, set up a subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh, implemented the basis for a mobile payment ecosystem with her team and now works at the global leader in autonomous indoor drone systems… Read More
![Role Model Sophia Ding](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Role-Model_Sophia-Ding_800px-300x265.jpg)
Role Model: Sophia Ding
Sophia quickly realized that academia was not for her as she likes to see the immediate impact of their work – ideally quickly. She is a Trustworthy AI strategist, intrapreneur* and social innovator by passion… Read More
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Role Model: Isabella Gyr
Meet Isabella, your not-so-average shaper in innovation and facilitation who has found solutions for turning employees into innovators, wearable payment solutions and is currently seeking a mandate as Innovation Board Member… Read More
![Role Model Arzu Coltekin](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Role-Model_Arzu-Coltekin_square_800x800-px-300x300.jpg)
Role Model: Arzu Çöltekin
Arzu has always been fascinated with what’s behind the stuff we take for granted and her wondering ultimately brought her to the tech topic. Enjoy this very open interview where she talks about her geek moments and wonders if “information obesity” is a thing… Read More
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Role Model: Helen Yuanyuan Cao
The use of technology in the fields of biology, life sciences and healthcare piqued Helen’s personal interest. The COO, CIO and “Top 40 under 40” shares insights about her career path in tech… Read More
Want to Work at a Company
That Welcomes Diversity?
Knowledge
Know-ledge
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Breaking down Communication Barriers
Diversity and inclusion have become key priorities for many, but one significant obstacle stands in the way: communication barriers. We’ll explain how to break them down… Read More
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The Power of Self-Care
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s time to prioritize yourself with our 40 Essential Self-Care Tips You Need to Try… Read More
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The Art of Guidance: Coaching vs Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring share the goal of fostering growth. In this article we explain the differences and provide key aspects to choose the right coach or mentor… Read More
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Silencing the
Inner Critic
It is that persistent voice whispering, “You’re a fraud,” and casting a shadow over their accomplishments. Read how to break free from your impostor syndrome… Read More
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Understanding Impostor Syndrome
Feeling inadequate despite your accomplishments? Understand impostor syndrome its causes, and effects… Read More
![Featured image of blogpost "10 Career Tips for Women in Male-Dominated Industries" showing a one red pencil among simple pencils on a gray background](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/10-Career-Tips-for-Women-in-Male-Dominated-Industries_800x800-300x300.jpg)
10 Career Tips for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
As a woman, advancing your career in a male-dominated industry can bring you face-to-face with (unexpected) barriers and biases. Get 10 great tips to keep your career going despite them… Read More
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11 Quick Tips to Be Safe Online
Part of our LGBTQ+ Online Safety series. We have compiled 11 quick tips for you to navigate the Internet safely, whether you are LGBTQ+ or not … Read More
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Take Aways Solving Intercultural Diversity Challenges in Teams
Intercultural communication is key to creating a diverse, top-performing workplace. We considered failings and possible solutions… Read More
Opinions
News
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Role Model Event – Pressemitteilung
Pressemitteilung zum Role Model Event von We Shape Tech. … Read More
![Introduction picture of brand new We Shape Tech Léman chapter, showing Fabiana Mariano Green (Co-Founder at LeadinLife) and Laetitia Bochud (Network Development at Virtual Switzerland)](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Introduction-We-Shape-Tech-Leman-chapter-1240x701-1-300x170.png)
May we introduce you to our We Shape Tech Léman chapter?
A few weeks ago we had the great pleasure of opening a new We Shape Tech chapter in Geneva that is going to be co-lead by Laetitia Bochud and Fabiana Mariano Green… Read More
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One for All –
All for One
Our board member Marike Carsten who supported us for more than 1.5 years is leaving by the end of this year – not without a short recap of her time at WST… Read More
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Shaping Our Digital Futures – WE SHAPE TECH launches in Basel
WST Basel was founded by three women who all have a personal connection to Basel and are related to tech and innovation in different ways… Read More
From Our Events
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WST Bern «Mixology» – Recap
Einen gemütliche Abend mit leckeren Cocktails im Herzen der Berner Altstadt war ein guter Grund für unser Netzwerk, sich wieder einmal zu treffen… Read More
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«Pitch yourself» – Recap des WST Bern Events
Wie kann man sich gut verkaufen? Was ist dieses Pitching? Und wozu kann man das brauchen? Tipps und Tricks, wie man das machen kann… Read More
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Rebel Stories
Everyone has a story to tell. Everybody can draw. Under these assumptions we shaped our last community event in Bern… Read More
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Fireside Chat with Harvard Professor and Credit Suisse Board Member on “Gender Equality by Design”
Two weeks ago, the NEO network and we shape tech hosted their first event together! They filled over 430 seats in the largest auditorium at ETH Zurich… Read More
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Review «Learn to code with Master21 & WE SHAPE TECH Zurich during EU Code Week», 18.10.17
I think back to my first coding seminar years ago and wonder if my basic knowledge will hold up or if it has been outrun by the pace of technology… Read More
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Lebenswege: ein Abend mit Barbara Marti & Susanne Ruoff
Studium oder Lehre? Und wenn ja, welches oder welche? Im Heimatort bleiben oder in die Ferne ziehen? Kinder? Weltreise oder Beförderung? … Read More
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When research and personal experience go for a walk with confidence
79 eager participants showed up to find out more about confidence: to see it demystified, know how to built and leverage it… Read More
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Cracking the Confidence Gap – where confidence wears more than one skirt.
We Shape Tech hosted an event aimed at cracking the Confidence Gap. Over 79 participants joined together to tackle the challenging topic… Read More
Inspiration
Inspire
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
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Measuring AI’s Transparency
Stanford University measured the transparency of top AI foundation models–all failed… and when transparency goes down, bad things can happen… Read More
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Betting on the Future of AI
Sarah Guo, founder of VC firm Conviction, joins Big Technology to talk about generative AI, where the opportunity for new investment lies, and whether the fears surrounding AI are grounded in reality… Read More
![Thoughtworks Tech Podcast; podcast tip](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Thoughtworks-Tech-Podcast.jpg)
The Future of Digital Trust
This episode explores some new concepts in digital trust, such as decentralized identity, privacy protection and identity ownership… Read More
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Coding Is an Art
GirlsCodeToo is a non-profit organisation, who supports and encourages girls to explore a career in tech, by introducing them to software tools, different coding languages and more… Read More
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Books we Recommend
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The Digital Transformation Playbook
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Broad Band
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Organizational Culture and Leadership
![Book cover of "Like, Comment, Subscribe" by Mark Bergen](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Book_Like-Comment-Subscribe_Mark-Bergen_mock-up_321x545.png)
Like, Comment, Subscribe
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The Karpman Drama Triangle Explained
![Cover of book "Go Big Now" by Julia Pimsleur](https://weshape.tech/wp-content/uploads/Book-Tip_Go-big-Now_Julia-Pimsleur_849x1200-1.png)