Ep. 19: Biased Algorithms, Sexist Apps & Humane Leadership in Tech with Sara Wachter-Boettcher

FemInnovation

This episode of FemInnovation offers a revealing look at the tech industry, including the sexist apps and biased algorithms that may harm women and minorities and the need for inclusive and humane leadership in the tech industry. Host Bethany Corbin sits down with Sara Wachter-Boettcher to discuss how women can thrive in tech leadership positions, why authenticity and humanity are essential for leaders, how to identify and handle team stress, how to turn confrontational situations into problem solving opportunities, and much more. In addition, Sara talks about her research for the book “Technically Wrong” and whether society today has pushed past the sexist apps and biased algorithms that were prevalent in 2017. Don’t miss this exciting discussion to enhance your leadership skills, strengthen your team, and help ensure tech reaches maximum inclusivity.

About Sara Wachter-Boettcher:

Sara Wachter-Boettcher is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and the CEO of Active Voice, a company dedicated to creating bold leaders and better workplaces in design and tech. She started Active Voice after spending a decade running a content and UX consultancy. Her books include Technically Wrong, Design for Real Life, and Content Everywhere.

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• Learn more about Sara Wachter-Boettcher at this website.
• Learn more about Active Voice at this website.
• Purchase “Technically Wrong” on Amazon.
• Watch Sara’s “Technically Wrong” Book Club Discussion on the FemInnovator Community (login required – sign up for a FREE membership to the FemInnovator Community here to access the content and use coupon code FREEMEMBERSHIP).

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