WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation

In this episode, Jelena Joffe Weil, Worldwide Venture Innovation Lead at AWS, discusses the importance of curiosity and creativity in driving innovation, the challenges of establishing a venture innovation program, and the role of failure as a learning opportunity. They share insights on managing stakeholders and complex challenges, using real-world examples. Key Takeaways:How to navigate starting a corporate venture 0-to-1The need for respectful persistence in execution and strategy What the role of leadership is in fostering innovationThe importance of staying present and engaged in both work and familyLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaJelena Joffe Weil (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-joffe-weil-8456242a/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andrea Hopelain, GM and SVP of Publishing at EA Sports, discusses her career in the entertainment, media, gaming, and sports industry. She focuses on emotional connections with fans and the intersection of entertainment and sports participation. She also shares insights on engaging with Gen Z and Gen A, brand changes, innovation, and the role of women in sports and gaming.Key Takeaways:How to stay closely connected with large-scale audiencesThe impact of Gen Z and Gen A on brand engagement and innovationUnique challenges and opportunities in the gaming & sports industry for gender advancementLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaAndrea Hopelain (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahopelain/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia Kozakov, the host of the WIN/WIN podcast and Head of Device Digital Wallets @ JPMorgan Chase, shares her journey of launching the podcast and how it has shaped her, along with how she's evolved throughout her career. Zoia emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and continuously learning and growing, talking about the shift in her definition of success and power, focusing on being true to herself and embracing her vision. Key takeaways: Using a passion project as an entrepreneurial experience to broaden horizons and solve problemsDefining success and power on your own terms, while embracing your true self and visionHow to navigate change and give yourself and others grace during transitionsWhy softening and being present can lead to a deeper connection with oneself and others.Learn more:Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/Zoia Kozakov (Guest): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she faced in building her startups. She discusses her experience as a first-time founder and the lessons she learned from her first company and its acquisition process. In a conversation focused on both Cheryl's trajectory and her experience building Tiny Health, a microbiome testing the episode reveals the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs and how they can approach growth and expansion for their ventures. Key takeaways: Adapting the startup ecosystem to the local culture is crucial for success.Passion and a mission-driven approach are key to overcoming challenges and building a successful company.Raising funds from a position of strength and being disciplined with spending can lead to better outcomes.Building credibility and partnerships are critical for ventures in the healthcare industry. Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaCheryl Sew Hoy (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylyeoh/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy Divaraniya, Founder & CEO of Oova, shares her unexpected journey to becoming a founder of a data-first, at-home hormone-tracking solution. She shares the ins and outs of building a multi-sided marketplace and how she turned her own struggles with fertility and the medical system into Oova. Throughout the conversation, Zoia and Amy touch on the challenges of the medical system that are specific to women and women's health and how data can be used to empower women to ensure that they are advocating for themselves.Key takeaways: Imposter syndrome can be overcome by surrounding yourself with mentors and being open to asking questions.Women's health care needs better solutions that empower women with data and enable them to advocate for their own health.Building a strong network and relationships with investors and mentors is crucial for success as a founder.The future of women's health care lies in data-driven approaches and conversations prioritizing women's needs.Learn more:Get 10% off an Oova product - URL: oova.life/win OR use "WINOOVA" on the siteZoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaAmy Divaraniya (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-amy-divaraniya/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer at Skyflow, shares her journey in product management and discusses the challenges and decisions she has faced throughout her career. Amruta also explains the role of a Chief Product Officer at a Series B company and the need for a strong partnership between product and engineering. Amruta encourages women to overcome imposter syndrome and seek feedback to grow their careers.Key takeaways: Surround yourself with intelligent people who challenge and inspire you.Believe in yourself and your ability to learn and grow.Build a strong partnership between product and engineering for successful innovation.Protect and use sensitive data while preserving privacy.Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaAmruta Moktali (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrutamoktali/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Nisreen Hasib, CEO and founder of Signoff, shares her journey from being the COO of Unbound to starting her own company that focuses on solving the housing crisis. Nisreen challenges the traditional definition of success in the startup world and shares insights on getting into Techstars.Key takeaways: Align your career choices with your foundational values.Trust your intuition and take risks when making career decisions.Challenge the traditional definition of success and choose your path.Focus on building a scalable impact rather than solely raising venture capital.Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaNisreen Hasib (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisreen-hasib/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores Betsy Cohen and Amanda Abrams' journey and experiences in the finance and investment industry. They discuss the skills and qualities they seek in founders, the vision for Cohen Circle and Radiate Capital, and their role in innovation in fintech. Through a discussion of their personal and professional experiences, Zoia, Amanda, and Betsy touch on what diversity means to them and conclude with a discussion on gender dynamics in the workplace and the industry.Listen for advice on: How thinking outside the box and reinventing oneself plays a unique role in the financial and investment industriesWhy financial inclusion and impact investing are essential areas of focus for innovation in fintechHow diversity can drive innovation and successThe challenges and opportunities within fintech and the future outlook on its next phaseLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaCohen Circle: http://cohencircle.comWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov shares her personal experience with elective egg freezing and interviews Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician at KindBody. They discuss the importance of proactive fertility care, the challenges and barriers in the industry, and the need for accessibility and equity in women's health. They also provide an overview of the egg-freezing process, debunk misconceptions, and highlight the benefits of being proactive about fertility. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make choices about their bodies and the future of reproductive health.Listen for advice on:Egg freezing is a proactive and preventative approach to fertility care, allowing women to preserve their eggs for future use.Access to fertility care and egg freezing should be improved to ensure equity and empower women to make choices about their bodies.The egg-freezing process takes about two weeks, with minimal disruption to daily life and a short recovery period.KindBody is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in the fertility care industry, focusing on improving the patient experience and providing transparent pricing.Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaDr. Fahimeh Sasan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, join Zoia as she interviews Patrice Meagher, CEO and founder of Milkmate, a revolutionary breast-pumping solution for the workplace. Milkmate's solution is comprised of modular furniture components, including a multi-user breast pump, and single-use parts that are all ready for immediate use. Patrice shares her journey, from her career in commercial real estate to developing and running her own company. They also discuss the importance of inclusive workplaces and the power of advocating for yourself.Listen for advice on:Navigating the nuances of being a working parent in the workplaceInclusive workplaces and the need for better maternal benefits and wellness solutionsThe power of advocating for yourself and creating change as a minority or as a ‘first'Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaPatrice Meagher (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-hayden-meagher-268a7a19/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, join Zoia as she delves into the world of brand building and direct-to-consumer (D2C) innovation with Suze Dowling, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern Brands. Discover how Suze and her team are revolutionizing the D2C industry by combining acquisitions and in-house incubations to create a family of home brands. Gain valuable insights into their approach to building successful brands, overcoming challenges, and the importance of staying customer-centric in a rapidly evolving landscape. Listen for advice on:The key feature of a winning team is How to approach equity as a founderGoing from being a brand builder to a product builderRe-thinking consumer brands and D2C's business modelsLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaSuze Dowling (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzedowling/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia and Emi Neitfeld, writer of “Acceptance: a Memoir,” have a captivating conversation as they delve into the gripping story of navigating workplace challenges, transitioning from engineering to writing, and challenging societal expectations. Explore the power of personal narratives, resilience beyond traditional narratives, and the future of innovation in journalism. Listen for advice on:Transitioning from engineering to full-time writingChallenging resilience narratives and embracing honest conversationsRe-thinking validation from others vs. self-importanceNavigating workplace challenges and gray areas for womenLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaEmi Nietfeld (Guest): https://www.eminietfeld.com/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia interviews Courtney Carlsson, the founder of Paradym, a mental health platform. They discuss Courtney's journey as a founder, how she approaches building her startup, and the unique features of Paradym that set it apart. Listen for advice on:What's it like fundraising as a pregnant female founder How to innovate a two-sided marketplaceWhat makes a successful mental health product Why prioritizing healing is vital to making the most of a maternity leave Learn more:•Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia•Courtney Carlsson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycarlsson/?originalSubdomain=uk•Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jameelah Calhoun, Eventbrite's Vice President and Global Head of Product and Customer Marketing, sits down with Zoia. Together, they discuss Jameelah's tremendous trajectory, ranging from financial services to working at Amazon's Audible and Eventbrite. Jameelah's visionary thinking and authentic speaking make for another meaningful conversation about innovation, leadership, and intersectionality on the podcast. Listen for advice on:How to go about launching a 0-to1 initiative at a corporationWhy curiosity and portfolio-career thinking are critical to leadership Navigating innovation at a time of renaissance (vs. wartime)Balancing the impacts of being different from others in a companyLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaJameelah Calhoun (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameelah-calhoun/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Zoia sits down to talk with Shyvee Shi, Product Lead at LinkedIn. They discuss everything from navigating unconventional careers to mentorship, and the impacts of artificial intelligence on education. Listen for advice on:The most critical skills to future-proof your career growth How to navigate artificial intelligence advances in a tactical and additive way Balancing non-conventional careers and side hustles when working in corporationsImplementing innovation initiatives at large corporations Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaShyvee Shi (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyveeshiWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Zoia connects with Inna Lobel, Creative Director, Head of Industrial Design, North America at frog, a leading innovation consultancy. Inna discusses the craft, art, and science of innovation, along with her role in enabling Campfire to raise $8 million in funding. Listen for advice on:The differences and similarities of working in-house vs. agency-sideHow to stay user-centric without having all of the data The skills needed to succeed in innovationThe role of experimentation in building hardware productsLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaInna Lobel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/innalobel/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Zoia sits down with Evelyn Chou, Senior Product Manager at Coursera, one of the most prominent innovators in the edtech space. Evelyn breaks down the journey of finding her voice through her various career stops and how she embeds innovation into her products (hint: she weaves it into her planning!). Listen for advice on:Navigating the likability trap at work Why this is the most pivotal time for edtechApproaching prioritization as you consider growth opportunitiesEvaluating innovation projects without emotionLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaEvelyn Chou (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynchou/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Sharifa Murdock, KITH's Chief Impact Officer and founder of ENVSN Festival. She shares her journey going from working in retail to now leading impact initiatives for one of the most established and fashion-forward brands. Sharifa also discusses how she approached building out ENVSN Festival, a culture-first experience to inspire the next generation to be innovative with their careers. Listen for advice on:Finding a career and company which aligns with your visionWhat makes someone stand out when seeking a mentor/sponsorWhy women's superpower is reinventing themselves at all ages and stages of their livesThe retail landscape and the importance of innovation in fashionLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaSharifa Murdock (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharifa-murdock-a0a5024/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Anomaly's Chief Innovation Officer, Natasha Jakubowski. Natasha is an "innovation veteran" with over 20+ years of experience in the industry, building out her own innovation practice, and growing it within Anomaly. Natasha has helped build new brands as well as put others, such as EOS (beauty brand) on the map. Listen for advice on:How to lean into your communication and leadership styleWhy innovation has no singular definition or outputThe importance of using innovation to solve business problems How to get into leadership roles without over-engineering or over-planningLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaNatasha Jakubowski (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashajakubowski/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cynthia Plotch shares how running into her boyfriend's mom while buying a pregnancy test factored into her journey to start a company focused on women's healthcare. One of Inc.'s 100 Female Founders in 2021, and the co-founder of Stix, she aims to create better experiences and solutions with women's healthcare products and talks about the challenge of raising funds from male VCs. Listen for advice on:Getting close to your customers The importance of building and maintaining resiliency The extreme optimism and pessimism of being an entrepreneur Holding yourself accountable when success comes Learn more: Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaCynthia Plotch (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiaplotch/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Jess Houlgrave, who heads up crypto and go-to-market strategy at Checkout.com, an international payments platform valued at over billions of dollars. The conversation touches on how Jess navigates being a leader in an industry that often draws criticism and doubt, while leaning into being at the helm of innovation. Listen for advice on:How to balance helpful feedback while blocking out the noiseChoosing the right team for innovative projectsBalancing learning a new industry while knowledge-sharing with othersHow to have conversations about inclusivity with othersLearn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaJess Houlgrave (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/houlgrave/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we celebrate the 100th episode of the WIN/WIN podcast by bringing back the incredible Enshalla Anderson, who is the Global Head of Brand & Creative at Google Cloud. Enshalla was the very first WIN/WIN podcast guest, and she comes back to discuss her trajectory since the podcast and what she's learned about the world of innovation through her new role and experiences.Listen for advice on:How to create impact in meetings as an introverted personBuilding in learning opportunities to develop and learn new skillsetsThe importance of the customer experience when building technical productsRethinking imposter syndrome at all stages of your career Learn more:Enshalla Anderson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/enshallaanderson/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaWomen in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Whitnee Hawthorne, Chief Customer Officer of Navan (formerly TripActions) joins the podcast to discuss innovation in the world of travel, and how she's thinking about it in her current role. Whether it is exploring the consolidation of expense management, travel bookings, and corporate cards or imagining the airport of the future, Whitnee is a multi-faceted leader with tangible and tactical advice on how to succeed in the field.Listen for advice on:How to implement customer insights into features and innovationsPrioritizing between the customer and business to reach goalsFinding the balance between being authentic and professionalPositioning yourself to be considered for innovation roles/projectsLearn more: Whitnee Hawthorne (guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneehawthorne/Zoia Kozakov (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaWomen in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Sharon Gauci, Executive Director, of Design at Global Buick, GMC, and GMC Hummer at General Motors. They discuss Sharon's career and rise in the world of automotive. They touch on big trends in the electric car industry and how Sharon thinks beyond innovating on a “feature level.”Listen for advice on:Navigating innovating 5-10 years ahead (vs. for the short-term)Working cross-functionally with Engineers, Designers, and Product managersThe importance of finding the right mentorsHow to think about career growth in traditionally male-dominated industriesLearn more: Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaSharon Gauci (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-gauci-0780207/Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia live-podcasts from Las Vegas with May Zabaneh, Vice President of Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies at PayPal at Money 20/20, the world's most prominent financial services and payments conferences in the world. May shares what it's like to lead next-generation payment innovations at a major financial institution and how she thinks about leadership in the space.Listen for advice on:Approaching risk-taking in an innovation careerHow to get onto 0-to-1 or start-up teams in large companiesWhat it means to be an innovation leaderMeasuring success across next-generation initiativesLearn more: May Zabaneh (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayzabaneh/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: https://www.womenininnnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kat Wang, Head of Product at Jasco Games talks about what it's like to develop a card game and player experience for one of the most loved anime series in the world, “My Hero Academia.” Kat breaks down how she is building out her team and thinking about innovation simultaneously, and balancing forging ahead. Learn more about: Why being a different background and demographic from your customer can help you build better productsHow to develop complementary and additive digital experiences to physical products What it means to execute and innovate in a start-up settingHow to grow digital communities and garner customer feedback Links: Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovKat Wang (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-wang-6760026a/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, April Koh discusses her journey to starting Spring Health, a precision mental healthcare platform. April is the youngest woman at the helm of a unicorn (Spring Health was valued at $2 billion dollars when April was just 29) and is tirelessly working to innovate mental health in the hopes of breaking all barriers to fixing problems around it. Listen for advice on:Finding the balance between intuition and tactics when it comes to your MVPHow to approach the notion of failure as a start-up founderThinking about KPIs and scale as it pertains to your company missionNavigating preconceived notions about women in leadershipLearn more:April Koh (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilyjkoh/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we feature our first ever solo male guest, Chairman and Chief Purpose Officer at co:collective, Ty Montague. Ty sits down with WIN's very own Global Development Lead, Lizzie Azzolino, to discuss purpose-driven innovation and business models, and opine on what it takes to successfully run and stand up such an organization. Listen for advice on:How to distinguish between purpose-driven and share-holder-driven firmsThe role of marketing and communications in innovationWhy design is the most critical function in innovationTactical ways to implement purpose into a company's operationsLearn more:Ty Montague (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tymontague/Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia Kozakov sits down with Jennifer Smith, Founder & CEO of Scribe, who raised over 30 million dollars to battle the innovation antithesis: over-indexing on processes. Jennifer shares her start-up founder journey and her trajectory to building and launching her product, which is used by thousands of companies and users around the world.Listen for advice on:Going from consulting and investing to being an operatorHow to approach go-to-market while being agile and iteratingWhy you should build B2B companies to focus on the end-user firstBalancing processes at large companies while continuing to innovateLearn more:Jennifer Smith (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferreneesmith/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with the two co-CEOs at Splendid Spoon, Nicole Centeno and Elise Densborn, to talk about what it means to share a leadership role while staying agile in a start-up environment. The two leaders discuss how their own lived experiences have inspired the trajectory of the company and their views on what it takes to make it as a blooming start-up. Listen for advice on:What it means to co-create in positions of leadership The role of trust in enabling innovationPositioning a multi-faceted company for fundraisingThe benefits and drawbacks of a D2C company Learn more:Nicole Centeno (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolecenteno/ Elise Densborn (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-densborn-597505b/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.coThis episode is sponsored by frog: www.frog.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Latoya Tucciarone, CEO & Founder of SustainAble Home Goods and Amazing Women in eCommerce 2022 honoree, and Ruthie Berber, Head of Community at Yotpo and Program Director at Amazing Women in eCommerce. The conversation discusses the current state of affairs in the start-up world, how retail is evolving and changing to keep up with the times, and how women are showing up and innovating in the world of eCommerce.Listen for advice on:Navigating fundraising during a challenging economic and social climateThe importance of platforms in eCommerce and true end-to-end customer experiencesWhy brands must continuously connect to a customer's identity and values How innovating in retention versus acquisition can enable meaningful growthLearn more:Latoya Tucciarone (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriayoung/Ruthie Berber (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravimehta/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.coPrevious Yotpo episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SffnGYZ4H2Y7xo4TYtG9k Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Zoia hosts Victoria Young and Ravi Mehta, co-founders of Scale Higher, a company reinventing how people learn and grow through its development courses and coaching platform. Victoria and Ravi are both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, who have launched and worked on world-class products including Uber Pool, Trip Advisor, Tinder, Facebook Live, and more.Listen for advice on:How to approach your career as an innovation professionalLessons to be transferred from big companies to start-upsEmbedding diversity at every stage of a businessHow to evaluate product-market fit in a new categoryLearn more:Victoria Young (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriayoung/ Ravi Mehta (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravimehta/ Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Kirin Sinha, CEO & Founder of Illumix, a leading augmented reality (AR) technology, and media company, focused on developing immersive experiences. They discuss the value of the metaverse and AR and the opportunities for women to create and innovate in hard sciences, and STEM industries. Kirin shares her observations about how women speak to themselves versus men and why she focuses on delivering a quality product over her founder story. Listen for advice on:Why the metaverse is a natural progression of today's worldThe biggest blocker between women and innovation industries How to weave experimentation and innovation into every stage of your business Transitioning into STEM as a second or third careerLearn more: Kirin Sinha (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirin-sinha-791b8828/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Lizzie Azzolino, the founder of Until Now, a coaching & culture transformation design and consulting practice and WIN's very own Global Development Lead to talk about all things innovation mindset, actionable takeaways for aspiring (and current!) innovation leaders, and, of course, how to advance and develop your leadership capabilities. Lizzie shares insights and lessons from WIN Relay, a first-of-its-kind program for innovation leaders with 12+ years of experience, and draws from her wealth of experience in the space to give WIN/WIN listeners the latest and greatest on innovation leadership. Listen for advice on:Why leadership in innovation has an added set of considerations to traditional leadership The common thread amongst top innovation leadersHow to approach the idea of ‘risk' to succeed in changing and dynamic timesWhat listeners can do to cultivate their own innovation leadership pathLearn more:Event Details: https://themindsetofgreatinnovationleaders.splashthat.com/Lizzie Azzolino (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/Zoia Kozakov (Host): www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Cassidy Fein, Director of Product, Enterprise at Vimeo, talks about the power of video and the challenges and opportunities it brings when it comes to balancing launching innovative products to market while maintaining focus on the user. The conversation also dives deeper into pivots, decision-making frameworks, and leadership in innovation. Listen for advice on:Understanding when incremental innovation can be valuable How to think about prioritization in a B2B businessLeadership in wartime vs. peacetime innovation The role that video plays in the creator economy and beyondLearn more: Cassidy Fein (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidyfein/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Zoia is joined by Vrinda Gupta, CEO & Founder at Sequin a fintech behind the first debit card to build credit. Vrinda talks about how her mother's fears around the financial system fueled her desire to build tools to empower women to better leverage and gain access to credit. She shares how she entered a rotational program at Visa, applied for and got rejected from the Chase Sapphire Reserve card — a product she helped build, and ultimately founded her own FinTech company. Listen for advice on:Why your credit score is the only grade that matters after school Ensuring that investors align with your mission-driven company Exploring ways to tackle logistical challengesNavigating the lows of being a company founderLearn more: Vrinda Gupta (Guest): www.linkedin.com/in/vrindag Zoia Kozakov (Host): www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Tui Allen talks about how adaptability and curiosity created opportunities for her career pivots, moving from consulting at EY and Disney to product management at Blackbaud and Shopify. She shares how growing up in Montreal with an entrepreneurial mother fed her desire to learn, and why she wants to use technology to solve problems in the social good space. Listen for advice on:Creating trust with stakeholders How to think about customer pain points What's coming next in eCommerceTaking a global view of innovation Learn more: Tui Allen (Guest): http://linkedin.com/in/tuiallenZoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Lucie Buisson, Chief Product Officer of ContentSquare discusses her transition from being a Customer Success Manager to heading up Product and the lessons she's learned along the way. Whether it is immersing herself in qualitative or quantitive research or restructuring company processes at every step of ContentSquare's scaling, Lucie is quite the expert on consumer-centric innovation and product development.Listen for advice on:Prioritizing innovating consumer behavior over searching for new technologiesHow to determine whether an idea will work for the majority of customersCreating communities around your product to gather feedbackA company's responsibility in promoting equality in Europe vs. the United StatesLearn more about:Lucie Buisson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucie-buisson-3195b272/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Elyssa Byck shares her path from creating her own roles at Buzzfeed to founding her own company, focused on reimagining corporate leadership training and building values-based communities. She talks about how her entrepreneurial upbringing ignited her to be relentless and scrappy, enter situations with a learning mentality, and embrace vulnerability in professional settings. Listen for advice on:How to bring your whole self to work authentically Figuring out what to evaluate in the short term to have a long term impact Why 2022 will rewrite the leadership playbook with respect to employee happiness Three questions to ask yourself and your team each weekTo learn more: Elyssa Byck (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyssabyck/Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anne Olderog highlights the importance of having a different point of view when it comes to problem-solving — something that's been essential during her 25-year consulting career, including time at McKinsey, BCG, and Goldman Sachs. She talks about how having a global outlook, leading with compassion, and reading a lot of novels has helped open opportunities for connecting with consumers and colleagues.Listen for advice on:How AI and human intelligence can best work together Ways to integrate innovation into a client's workplace Granularly defining a problem before taking it on Navigating mid-level career roles to move into leadership Learn more about:Anne Olderog (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-olderog-84b41a/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, Joy Phua, Chief Operating Officer at fintech start-up Heka Global, breaks down how she approaches solving multi-billion dollar problems in the financial ecosystem while applying her liberal arts background and hunger for entrepreneurship in the process. The conversation touches upon the importance of diversity at any scale of a company, why innovation careers are not linear, and how saying yes to challenges has skyrocketed Joy's trajectory and ability to operate in unknown territories.Listen for advice on:Picking the right career challenges for growthLeaning into human-driven design to solve complex issuesEcosystem problems in the fintech industry and how they impact consumersHow to kick-off innovation while executing on 0-to-1 projectsLearn more about:Joy Phua (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyphua/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, Sarah Lux-Lee, founder and CEO at Mindr Global, discusses her journey to building out a consultancy and technology platform to help the world's leading workplaces develop their workforces. Sarah's path has always encompassed social impact through her work at the UN's campaign to End Violence Against Women and at the World Health Organization, but she shares how she's built a company focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion at scale and the intricacies of her entrepreneurial journey. Listen for advice on:Developing an ecosystem approach to a problemGetting customer feedback and choosing when/how to implement itThe critical infrastructure gap companies are missing within the DEI spaceExtending the ways in which we think about human capital and innovationLearn more about:Sarah Lux-Lee (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahluxlee/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, the WIN/WIN podcast celebrates Black History Month through a conversation with Netflix's Head of Product Innovation, Animation, Laura Teclemariam. Bringing a plethora of innovation roles at companies like Electronic Arts, Tapjoy, Deloitte, and Microsoft as well as experience as an entrepreneur, Laura breaks down what we can all learn from the innovation and experimentation in the worlds of gaming and animation. Listen for advice on:The importance of finding your people & advisory board within an organizationDomain expertise within gaming, effects, and animation as a form of change management Referencing the contextual historical information in order to gage actionable insightsGuiding your team through the risk spectrum of innovating in an ecosystemLearn more about:Laura Teclemariam (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurateclemariam/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, Zoia is joined by Brittany Driscoll, Co-founder & CEO of Squeeze, a completely fresh approach to a way better massage experience, brought to you by the founders of Drybar. The conversation covers the importance of creating delight in commoditized experiences in order to infuse hypergrowth in a business as well as Brittany's journey scaling Drybar from $30M to $100M business and then launching Squeeze as CEO. Listen for advice on:Finding the right moments to infuse surprise and delight into a businessForging opportunities to fast-track your career through building relationshipsCreating plug & play solutions to enable scale and growthBeing strategic about the use of technology in problem-solvingLearn more about:Brittany Driscoll (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-driscoll-59157a5/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we hear from Lisa Wang, a board member and contributor to Fast Company, Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, and former Head of Brand and Communications at Republic. Lisa actively invests in the crypto space as well as advises blockchain companies on establishing their brands and marketing practices to help them to connect with consumers. In this conversation, Lisa uncovers the future of innovation, the importance of women in crypto and Web3 as well as the role that gender and race have played in her own trajectory: Listen for advice on: Uncovering your personal and professional 'why' The most coveted skills in innovation and Web3The role of NFTs in the start-up and investing ecosystemHow women can use brand principles to elevate their careersLearn more about:Lisa Wang (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacarmenwang/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we hear from Cara Shortsleeve, who is CEO at The Leadership Consortium, a leadership development company that helps organizations create the conditions for all leaders to accelerate and thrive. Pulling from over ten years at Google, her tenure at Morgan Stanley, as well as experiences at New Balance and Saucony, Cara discusses the role of leadership development in innovation. Listen for advice on:How a culture of curiosity can spark innovationWhy leadership development should happen continuouslyFactors to consider when evaluating growth opportunitiesDistinct qualities and skills of innovation leadersLearn more about:Cara Shortsleeve (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/carashortsleeve/ Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Neetu Rajpal shares how her passion for problem-solving led her to study computer science and her time navigating an 18+ year career at Microsoft — starting with Internet Explorer 3. She talks about finding her voice as a woman in STEM, employing her identity as an immigrant to adapt and solve problems, and entering the health care space —joining OscarHealth nine days before the pandemic began.Listen for advice on:What questions to ask before a career transitionHow to combat being fearful of taking on a C-Suite title Best practices for creating an environment where people can ask difficult questionsHow tech can solve some of healthcare's biggest problemsLearn more about:Neetu Rajpal (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeturajpal/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anastasia Leng recounts her journey from working on an ad product team at Google to bootstrapping a business and finding her way to becoming a CEO. She talks about how a side-project turned into a company, navigating through receiving “nos” at over 100 investor meetings, and how listening and project management helped her build a tech company without a tech background. Listen for advice on:Navigating difficult conversations as a team leaderHow the labels of “analytical” and “creative” can coexistDeveloping AI through trial and errorCreating infrastructure around creativityLearn more about:Anastasia Leng (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleng/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Vanessa Liu talks about how working on building digital products at McKinsey spurred her to want to run businesses herself; thinking about her career as an opportunity for creating a diverse portfolio. She shares her approach to generating access for underrepresented founders through her time at SAP's accelerator, and how her college behavioral neuroscience major is impacting her new work on a venture in the longevity and aging space. Listen for advice on:Putting diversity at the core of leadership teams Engaging customers to examine product-market fit Evaluating employee happiness as a business metric Hiring a team with the right values Learn more about:Vanessa Liu (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessawliu/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, Renan Gutman talks about her trajectory to becoming a product leader and what she believes to be innovative product leadership, especially in her role as Executive Vice President, Product. She shares what it was like to move from a large-scale company such as Microsoft to a growth-stage start-up, Kaltura, and the role of video in our ecosystem, while constantly embracing changes as an innovator. Listen for advice on:The ways that video can be used to enhance a product & user experience What having product perspective means The multitude of measurement tools that are being underutilized with videoHow to decide what sort of start-up is right for your careerLearn more about:Renan Gutman (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/renangutman/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jil Dasher, Managing Director at Corsica Partners, explains how she transitioned her skill set from leading in the events planning space for over a decade to tackling a new career opportunity in executive search. She talks about summoning her inner Nancy Drew and love of learning to problem-solve and how she approaches bringing diverse candidates to roles, conferences, and events. Listen for advice on:Aligning your values with your career Being authentic and real in job interviews Showing yourself as “happy and hungry with horsepower” Recruiting with a lens for diversity, equity, and inclusion Learn more about:Jil Dasher (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jildasher/Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovWomen in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.coBrand Copy by Nicole Beckley See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.