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Warning: This episode includes descriptions of graphic violence. In the latest instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by LGBTQ+ activist Alexandros Popis to discuss a range of DEI topics, including the power of creativity and art, the myth of truly safe spaces and staying informed in the digital age. Alexandros is a Community Engagement Specialist at InterNations and has been an active voice within LGBTQ+ communities across Europe for years. Always looking to connect and mobilise people towards furthering inclusion and diversity, Alex was an invaluable guest and shared brilliant insights with us. If you'd like to read the episode's transcript, click here.

In the fifth instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by the brilliant Savier Osorio. With a tonne of HR experience across a number of brilliant organisations, Savier is currently a Director at Hims and Hers, where he is helping to steer the company's people and HR strategy. As a vocal and passionate ally who is dedicated to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion across the globe, he was able to bring some fantastic insights to our conversation, including how to navigate the current "Call-Out Culture" and why you should approach DEI from an angle of curiosity. If you'd like to read the episode's transcript, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

For episode four of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we were joined by Resourcify's Chief Commercial Officer, Angeley Mullins⁠. With a boatload of experience in leadership roles across the US, EMEA, UK & APAC, there are few people better equipped than Angeley to talk about the importance of inclusive work cultures and processes, and we were delighted to have her on the podcast. With Angeley's help, we delved into the differences in continental and national work cultures, why we see fewer women in tech leadership roles and how speaking up for yourself and your beliefs can make all the difference in your career. To read the article that Angeley references in the episode, click here. If you'd like to read the episode's transcript, click ⁠here⁠.

In this instalment of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we're joined by Senior Software Engineer and Unmute It host Ellen Schwartau. We delved into a number of great topics, such as the problems that women in tech face, how an ally can ensure their support is authentic and effective and how overcoming stage fright can serve you in more ways than you think. Ellen is a leading voice in the DEI space and utilises her experience and platform to support engineers and developers when it comes to career decisions, public speaking and creating blogs and podcasts of their own. She is currently offering 1-on-1 mentoring to women and non-binaries who have a background in or are moving towards tech. You can find out more by clicking here. Ellen is a fantastic guess, and we'd wholeheartedly suggest that you head over to Unmute It to hear more from her. To read the study that Ellen references in the episode, click ⁠here⁠. To read the episode's transcript, click here. You can find all of Ellen's socials below Ellen's LinkedIn Ellen's Blog Ellen's 1-on-1 Mentoring Unmute It LinkedIn Unmute It Instagram Unmute It Spotify

In our first full-length episode of the Inclusive Code Podcast, we're joined by Career Advisor Amy Weidner. With our host, Amy discusses a variety of crucial DEI topics, such as the importance of inclusive hiring processes, how social media should be approached for social justice, why meeting people halfway can make all the difference within difficult conversations and how spaces can be changed to accommodate neurodivergent people. Amy is a leading voice in the DEI recruitment and career space, especially when it comes to salary negotiations and inclusive hiring. Constantly offering advice and support for those looking to change or start their career, there are a plethora of companies and candidates who look to Amy for her expertise and authenticity. For a full transcript and overview of the episode, click here. If you're interested in finding out more about Inclusive Code, click here. You can find Amy's website here. For her full range of channels and content, click here.

Join the Oakwell Hampton team for an overview of how the Inclusive Code Podcast will look and what you can expect from the series. For a full transcript and overview of the episode, head here. To learn more about the Inclusive Code platform and the events and safe spaces that it offers, click here. To follow us on LinkedIn, click here.

David Arnoux is a growth hacking expert. He is the co-founder and Head of Growth at Growth Tribe, which coaches and trains organisations and individuals to improve their digital skills. David has a long entrepreneurial history, launching an import/export business in China straight out of university, then building a fashion brand in France, before moving to the Netherlands and getting involved with Amsterdam startups. David has been in and around startups for a long time, and he has tons of insight to share. In the episode, David covers how to find a customer base, why investors look for traction, gaining product/market fit, utilising data, why focus is crucial, and much, much more. It's a little longer than our other episodes, but trust us, this episode is overflowing with information for entrepreneurs. Get your notepad and enjoy the episode!

Diversity and inclusion are two of the biggest topics circulating in businesses and startups, but it's not an easy discussion to have. Luckily, we've got some amazing guests lined up for this episode to help. Will sat down with three influential women that are making an impact on the Amsterdam startup scene and beyond. Semra Çelebi works at StartupAmsterdam as the Female Entrepreneurship & Women in Tech Lead, and she also coaches women to meet their business and life goals through her own company Female Works. Semra was instrumental in creating We-Rise, a female hub that collaborates with organisations around Amsterdam to drive diversity and inclusion, where Dieuwke van Buren is Project Coordinator. We were lucky enough to also speak with Iffat Rose Gill, Founder & CEO of The Code to Change, a nonprofit that mentors women to gain technology skills to address gender diversity in the tech industry. There's plenty of wisdom to pick up on for women and men alike, as all three of our guests have many years of experience dealing with the subject of diversity and inclusion. Enjoy the podcast!

Kees van Nunen has seen the Amsterdam startup world from every angle. In his career, he's worked at corporate venture incubators, co-founded multiple startups, and worked as a startup coach and consultant. He has coached over 60+ corporate innovation, product & marketing teams, departments and their senior leaders in adopting new mindsets and ways of working. He brings tons of advice for entrepreneurs to this conversation. Kees stresses that startup founders and entrepreneurs need to get comfortable with failure. To Kees, a failure is only a true failure if you don't learn anything from it. In the episode, Kees discusses failure, the importance of vulnerability, how to develop as a leader, what success looks like, and much more. Kees has seen a lot of startups in his career and knows what it takes to succeed, so listen up and enjoy the episode!

Will is joined by Christina Caljé, an amazingly accomplished woman in the Amsterdam startup world. Christina co-founded Autheos, which was recently named 'Startup Disrupting Media' by EU Startups, after over 10 years of Executive experience in finance and e-commerce companies across New York, London and Amsterdam. On top of that, she sits on the Rotterdam International Advisory Board and was listed as one of the 'Most Inspiring Women in Tech' in 2019 and appeared on the EUtop50 'Top Woman Entrepreneur' list in 2020. See? We weren't lying. In this episode, Will digs into Christina's background to understand the journey that she's been on to get to where she is today. They also discuss diversity and inclusion in the Netherlands and what it's like to be a woman in the Tech industry, before drawing on her own startup founding experience to talk about the main challenges and how to attract investment. This one is packed with value from top to bottom, so don't miss out.