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The Role Models
Role Model:
Ipek Sahiner Schlecht
Ipek studied Computer Engineering at Istanbul University, worked in telecom and is now COO at Profila, a customer data relationship and permission marketing platform … Read More
Role Model:
Carmen Jenny
To Carmen, it is all about circularity, fashion and tech and to bridge more than one gap by growing a network of innovators, fashion experts, thought leaders and consumers… Read More
Role Model: Carolin Maier
Exposure to a future-oriented, solution-focused approach to problem-solving ignited Carolin’s passion for technology, fueled her desire to learn more, and eventually lead her to found her own industrial tech startup together with two like-minded co-founders… Read More
Role Model: Lidia Panio
Lidia grew up surrounded by tech, was 19 years old when she dissected her first banking software and later on decided to devote herself solely to interface design – and she has some great tips to share… Read More
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
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
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
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
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Knowledge
Know-ledge
15 Lesser-Known Facts About Ada Lovelace
15 lesser-known facts about the pioneering woman often referred to as the world’s first computer programmer… Read More
Impostor Syndrome: Employee Empowerment Strategies
Impostor Syndrome is not an issue that employees should bear the burden of solving on their own. Cultivating a culture that actively prevents Impostor Syndrome is a fundamental part of an employer’s duty to care for their employees’ well-being and ensure their long-term success… Read More
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
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
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
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
Understanding Impostor Syndrome
Feeling inadequate despite your accomplishments? Understand impostor syndrome its causes, and effects… Read More
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
Opinions
Frauen in Vietnam – ein persönlicher Eindruck
Als Tourist lässt man sich sehr einfach über vieles hinweg täuschen, aber in der tagtäglichen Praxis sind die Rechte der Frauen leider nicht viel wert… Read More
Voicing Ambassador: François Montay
François Montay, Sr. UX Designer & Team Lead at Google explains why he supports the idea of a diversity movement such as WE SHAPE TECH… Read More
Voicing Ambassador:
Loïc Schülé
Voicing Ambassador Loïc Schülé talking about We Shape Tech… Read More
Voicing Ambassador:
Christoph Birkholz
Christoph Birkholz on the importance of what We Shape Tech is trying to achieve… Read More
News
Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021
On the eve of the International Women’s Day, we would like to share some thoughts and point you to some awesome women who have been and still are paving the way to diversity.… Read More
Call for Participation: Promote your Product!
By the WE SHAPE TECH Community for the WE SHAPE TECH Community: Promote your Product! Don’t miss your chance… Read More
Interview with Melanie Gabriel by Swisspreneur
Our board member Melanie Gabriel, co-founder of the AI and FinTech startup Expense Robot, had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Swisspreneur… Read More
Revision of the Gender Equality Act – Introduction of Equal Compensation
Revision of the Gender Equality Act – in force from 1.7.2020 – introduction of equal compensation in the company… Read More
From Our Events
Lunch & Learn on Blockchain with Fabian Portmann
Our first digital edition of our new Lunch & Learn series kicked off with a webinar about Farmer Connect… Read More
Opening Doors with Curiosity and Code
We Shape Tech and Master 21.Academy opened the doors in the second week of October 2019 for their fourth annual “Keep calm and learn how to code during CodeWeekEU” evening… Read More
The Lifecycle of Innovation
Today we had the great pleasure to host our community event “The Lifecycle of Innovation” in the premises of the startup Avrios… Read More
Future Trends of Urban Mobility
We had the great pleasure to host the event ‘Future Trends of Urban Mobility’. We’re still delighted thinking back on the insightful talks and different perspectives discussed … Read More
Inspiring Talks Series: «Unsere Kunden sind auf Zak» – bei der Bank Cler
Dieses Mal öffnete die Bank Cler die Türen für uns, um einen inspirierenden Abend voller Tech, Diversity und Innovation zu verbringen… Read More
Inspiring Talks Series with Friederike von Waldenfels – Jubilee Event
WST Basel is proud to announce its one-year anniversary, a moment we celebrated with Friederike von Waldenfels, co-founder and CEO of SwissCommerce… Read More
WST Basel
Talk with Tech Entrepreneur Jonas Felix
‘An inspiring talk with tech entrepreneur Jonas Felix’, a young entrepreneur from Basel and I’m curious what expects me… Read More
WST BERN
«Leistung & Sport»
«Leistung & Sport» – das Motto des dritten Events von We Shape Tech, an dem ich teilnehme. Ich bin gespannt, was mich erwartet… Read More
Inspiration
Inspire
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
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
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
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
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