Tech. Strong. Woman.
Driving Open Source Success: Insights on Innovation, Inclusive Leadership, and Culture in Tech - Tech.Strong.Women. EP40
47m
In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Percona CEO Ann Schlemmer and CTO Liz Warner who share insights on open source innovation, company culture, and their unique leadership journeys as women in technology. Percona, an open source database company, is dedicated to making databases accessible and secure, with a focus on community, ease of use, and robust documentation to drive adoption.
Ann and Liz emphasize the transformative impact of open source, which allows for rapid innovation and fosters trust through transparency. They also highlight Percona's inclusive culture that values equity and diversity, believing that a balanced leadership team leads to better outcomes. Ann’s background in team sports and all-girls education instilled a competitive yet team-focused approach, while Liz’s journey reflects resilience, challenging early discouragement to become a leading tech executive. Both women aim to empower more women in tech and continue driving Percona’s mission of open source excellence and community-focused growth.
Up Next in Season 1
-
Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Gender ...
In this episode, join us as we delve into an important discussion on gender, equity and diversity in the AI industry with Paula R. Bratcher Ratliff. Paula emphasizes the imperative of incorporating diverse thought leadership, particularly from women, to combat gender bias in AI. Highlighting the ...
-
Navigating the Tech Job Search: Insig...
The tech job market is fiercely competitive, with AI screeners prioritizing keywords and hundreds of applicants per role. In this episode, Caroline Wong shares her job search journey and offers practical advice for standing out, from optimizing resumes and LinkedIn profiles to mastering remote in...
-
Breaking Barriers: Tackling Sexism an...
In this episode, hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan are joined by Katherine Druckman (Intel) as they delve into the troubling sexism still present in the tech industry, sparked by a recent incident at the Black Hat conference. We explore the broader challenges women face in tech — especially in op...
