Podcasts about aniyia

What could the tech world look like if it served the needs and interests of people instead of bots? If it tackled the world's most pressing problems instead of creating memes? If it created communities of founders who change the system that funds innovation?Aniyia Williams has some ideas about that.In this week's episode, Aniyia Williams—inventor, “systempreneur,” and Director of the Responsible Technology team at the Omidyar Network—shares her mission to rid the tech world of dependence on VCs and help build a more healthy & responsible tech future for everyone.To learn more about Aniyia Williams' work helping to make a more diverse and responsible culture for founders and tech, visit her website aniyiawilliams.com.And if you haven't yet read Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows (highly recommended by English and Aniyia) you can find it here:https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Bio: Aniyia L. Williams '07 Arts & Architecture is a serial entrepreneur and inclusion advocate. She is a principle at the Omidyar Network after previously founding and serving as chief executive officer of Tinsel, executive director of Black and Brown Founders, and co-founding Zebras Unite. She previously held roles at Voxer and in the arts administration space. As an African-American woman in Silicon Valley, Williams is breaking down barriers for others now and in the future. She has also been featured in Forbes, Ebony, and many tech and fashion websites and publications; and speaks through the country on diversity in tech, fashion tech, and entrepreneurship/startups. Williams has been the entrepreneur-in-residence for CODE2040, which also focuses on Black and Latinx Entrepreneurs and is powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. She is also a board member for Women's Audio Mission. Aniyia graduated from Penn State's College of Arts & Architecture with a bachelors of art in music with honors, as well as minors in business and Italian after beginning her journey at Penn State Berks. Episode Specifics: In this episode, Aniyia shares her insights on: · Building an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age · Starting at a Commonwealth Campus and perspectives on the Bunton Waller Fellows program · “DIY-ing” a major from available programs when Penn State doesn't have a major! · Getting involved in both student governments and in the performing arts · “Nerding out” by combining academic and personal interests and study abroad into the honors thesis · Working in arts fundraising and then moving into for-profit startups and then back into non-profit · Insights on the ups and downs of the startup ecosystem – and efforts to fix problems for Black & Brown founders in tech · Making the leap to start a company after finding an unmet need in the market and learning along the way from idea to manufacturing to consumer · Creating spaces for others, especially women of color, to excel as founders and funders · Lots of practical advice for start-up founders · Thoughts on parenthood, especially as a founder ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn • Upcoming Events • Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment! • Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer • Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the Penn State Alumni Association ----- Credits & Notes: This content is available in text form here. This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College's Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via Pixabay and used under Creative Commons License.

In this episode, your co-host Nikishka Iyengar talks to tech entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, Aniyia Williams about a framework they call ‘systems entrepreneurship'. Systems entrepreneurship directly addresses systemic inequities while building ecosystems and movements (rather than just companies or industries). Highlights: • The journey to becoming a systems entrepreneur and what it entails • The tech industry's broken-ness as it relates to venture capital, and alternative financing tools • Building ecosystems of support for tech entrepreneurs of color • The importance of conflict resolution skills as a tool for a more liberated economy • Mutualism and re-building the social safety net Full episode details and transcript available here: https://www.theroadtorepair.com/season1/ep5-systems-entrepreneurship-and-mutualism-with-aniyia-williams

James and Jane are joined by Aniyia Williams, a co-founder of the Zebras Unite movement, to speak about what they're up to and why they want to change the world of start-up funding.

The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.   LONDON, United Kingdom — Aniyia Williams is ready for difficult conversations. The opera singer-turned-fashion tech entrepreneur has navigated systemic racism within corporate culture for years. And as companies slowly begin the process of dismantling policies and norms that harm Black people within them, Williams has a few ideas on where they go from here.“The biggest thing that gets in the way is self-interest,” Williams told BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed in the latest edition of the BoF Podcast. “Discomfort is the key ingredient to getting to the other side.” Self-examination is critical. “It starts with the blind spots,” Williams said. “You are going to find things you don’t like about yourself.” Companies should look to their own practises and corporate culture to understand who they benefit and what needs to change. You’re not going to hire your way to diversity, inclusion and equity. “What’s more important,” said Williams, is the environment that exists to support those people once they’re hired. Diversity and inclusion initiatives can only go so far, and it starts with senior leadership recognising the need to change both policies and company culture. “If the leadership isn’t buying into those ideals... I don't know how you can expect anyone else to,” Williams added. Act to make it true. Aside from social media posts and one-time donations, fashion companies need to push for a larger, longer-term change. Diversity and inclusion at its core is about creating shared realities that understand what each employee is facing. “What is our relationship to each other going to be and is it going to be as fair and equitable as it can be?” asked Williams.   Related Articles:When Your Corporate Diversity Strategy Isn’t EnoughHow to Navigate the Workplace as a Minority VoiceHow to Create an Inclusive Workplace   Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter here. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail: podcast@businessoffashion.com. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com.

Podcast Description “I honestly think that fairness just in terms of everybody having the same or some equal thing. I don’t think that’s realistic and I don’t think we’ll ever get there. I don’t think that is possible.” Aniyia Williams is a creator, inventor and tech changemaker. She is a co-founder of Zebras Unite, an entrepreneur-led movement focused on creating a more ethical and sustainable startup ecosystem, and Executive Director of Black & Brown Founders, which provides education and resources to Black and Latinx tech entrepreneurs. Additional Resources Aniyia's Website  Black & Brown Founders Zebras Unite Twitter Aniyia L. Williams Become a #causeascene Podcast sponsor because disruption and innovation are products of individuals who take bold steps in order to shift the collective and challenge the status quo. Learn more > All music for the #causeascene podcast is composed and produced by Chaos, Chao Pack, and Listen on SoundCloud. Listen to more great #causeascene podcasts full podcast list >

So you want to start a tech business... but your cash is a little tight. How do you get from idea to revenue when your resources are limited? Do you pitch investors right out of the gate? How does venture capital work, anyway? In this episode, Aniyia and Deldelp share a model for getting your business off the ground when you’re broke. (Note: this podcast may contain some adult language!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh haaay! Let's take a trip to Austin, TX. Your hosts, Deldelp and Aniyia, are kicking off the first season of this podcast by sharing interviews from #HustleHouse at SXSW. Get to know us and listen to Black and Latinx tech leaders share their definition of “Hustle”. Featured voices (in order of appearance): Patrice Drayton, Marilyn’s Secret; Andre Davis, Humble Genius Media; Chris McLemore, Kapor Center for Social Impact; Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Huston-Tillotson University; Francesca Escoto, Startups for Social Change; Chinedu Enekwe, Affiniti VC; Ogden Payne, For The Students Tour; Minda Harts, The Memo; Michael Henderson, A Tribe Called Brunch; Jordan Hayles, The Radical Brand Lab; Jasmine Edwards, Facebook; Yscaira Jimenez, LaborX. (Note: this podcast may contain some adult language!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this week is Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of Basecamp (formerly 37Signals). Topics discussed include avoiding growth in favor of stability, a spirited debate about being a lone wolf versus relying on your community, and what it's like to be an "elder zebra." For this week's news item we talk about the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, and Aniyia gives her impressions of the first DazzleCon! And don't forget to check out the four zebra ladies who were named 4 of 30 world-changing women in conscious business in the January issue of Conscious Company magazine!

Fashion tech journalist Amanda Cosco speaks with Aniyia Williams of Tinsel, makers of the Dipper Audio Necklace, a pair of bluetooth headphones that sound as good as they look. This San Francicso-based female founder says consumer electronics aren't designed with women in mind, but she's out to change that with a line of products that are both functional and fashionable.

Tinsel Founder and CEO, Aniyia Williams chats with Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett about her experience building a hardware product, why you should generate revenue before seeking Venture Capital and how the birth of her child went viral.

Aniyia Williams is Founder and CEO of TINSEL, a creator of tech jewelry for women. She is also the Google for Entrepreneurs and CODE2040 Entrepreneur in Residence at Galvanize in San Francisco. This episode is powered by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center in support of the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub network. Find out more about the EC and at ec.co. Techpreneurs is a production of Relationary Marketing. This episode was produced by Chuck Bryant and host Clark Buckner, with editing support from Jon Martz and music by Andrew Malone.

Aniyia L. Williams saw a gap in the market and a product that needed to be created. Tinsel creates tech jewelry to ensure that fashion-savvy women can enjoy technology without sacrificing their style. How did Aniyia bootstrap her hardware startup? She explains the concept, funding, prototypes, development, and manufacturing on this episode.