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by Ursula Choroba | May 28, 2025 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Podcast Series – Lead as YOU – Episode 4

LEAD as YOU – Episode 4. How do I stay true to myself and still play smart in corporate? Because “just be authentic” doesn’t always cut it — not when pressure, politics, or power dynamics are in play. In Episode 4 of LEAD as YOU, we’re diving into the relationships…

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by Ursula Choroba | May 28, 2025 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Podcast Series – Lead as YOU – Episode 3

In Episode 3 of LEAD as YOU, we’re naming what many of us tiptoe around – your presence, your voice and your personal brand. This isn’t about logos or LinkedIn headlines. It’s about being seen for the real work you do — and for the kind of leader you’re becoming.…

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by Ursula Choroba | May 22, 2025 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Podcast Series – Lead as YOU – Episode 2

LEAD as YOU – Episode 2 goes deeper. Lidia and Anca talk about the inner work no one talks about: letting go of people-pleasing and titles, getting honest about the stories you carry, and building self-worth as the foundation of your leadership. This podcast is for every woman who’s ever…

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by Ursula Choroba | May 16, 2025 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Podcast Series – Lead as YOU – Episode 1

LEAD as YOU is a podcast for women ready to lead on their own terms. What does it really take to grow, lead, and stay true to yourself in the corporate world? Anca Iordanescu and Lidia Timkovskaya go deep into the real stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind authentic leadership. No…

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by Anca Iordanescu | Mar 24, 2024 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Protecting Biodiversity – Mette Boye

Women in Tech Alliance spoke with Mette Boye, a Conservation Director at WWF Denmark, about why we need to pay more attention to biodiversity loss, how nature can be a solution for climate change and why we need to involve more women in climate adaptation. The conversation explores conservation projects,…

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by Anca Iordanescu | Mar 24, 2024 | Vodcast | 0 comments

AI and Ethical Design with Sonja Rattay

Sonja Rattay is an interdisciplinary designer and researcher pursuing a PhD in Human-Centered Computing at the University of Copenhagen. The conversation explores ethical automated systems, bias in AI, responsible design, sustainability, inclusion, democratic technology and the relationship between academia, industry and communities.…

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by Womenintechalliance | Jan 23, 2024 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Yuliia’s Journey in Tech

Women in Tech Alliance spoke with Yuliia Panchuk, a software developer at Playtech, about her journey pivoting into software development and successfully getting multiple job offers in Sweden. She shares practical advice about bootcamps, internships, building portfolio projects, networking, LinkedIn visibility and staying committed to an individual career path.…

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by Womenintechalliance | Jan 16, 2024 | Vodcast | 0 comments

FundingBox – Interview with IKEA

Anca Iordanescu discusses the Store of the Future, digital customer journeys, operational efficiency and how technology can support new retail formats. The interview covers immersive experiences, in-store apps, AI-enabled assistants, digital twins, personalization, generative design, sustainability and data-driven experimentation.…

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by Womenintechalliance | Dec 18, 2023 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Nordic podcast – Ladies in the tech

Anca Iordanescu joins Cris Vega to share experiences and insights as women in the tech industry. Their conversation explores journeys, challenges and successes, highlighting the valuable contributions of women in tech while encouraging listeners to follow their passions and overcome barriers in the industry.…

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by Womenintechalliance | Dec 18, 2023 | Vodcast | 0 comments

Disruptive Innovation with Anca

Dr. Iordanescu discusses IKEA’s advancements in artificial intelligence, focusing on customer service and business process optimization. The interview covers experimental approaches, scalability, reliability, sustainability, future retail technologies, barriers to innovation and the importance of data-driven decisions.…

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