⟡ Hosted by Foras Ventures and Generalist World at WeWork Waterloo, this panel brought together global founders, investors, and operators to discuss building meaningful products and resilient teams in today's fast-paced tech landscape.

Takeaways from the talk:

• A dev team can't save a product no one wants

• Run POCs, but build a strong foundation to scale

• Support your team, but push for adaptability and growth

• Culture matters—at work and in your community

• Build your network before you need it

⟡ Hosted by Zebra Talks Tech, this session focused on practical strategies to introduce AI into organisations in ways that drive measurable return on investment.

Highlights included:

• Starting with execution, not planning paralysis

• Measuring business outcomes, not just model accuracy

• Building hybrid teams that blend technical and business skills

• Establish baselines first. You can’t prove ROI without knowing your starting point.

⟡ Hosted by IBM, this panel explored how cultural identity shapes leadership in the global tech industry and the positive impact of diverse perspectives on innovation and collaboration.
Key discussion points included:

• Building environments that empower global and diverse teams for success

• Leveraging diverse leadership to enhance problem-solving, creativity, and business outcomes

• The role of community and collaboration in fostering leadership growth

• How cultural background influences leadership styles and strengthens team dynamics

• Balancing authenticity with corporate expectations while driving meaningful progress

⟡ London Tech Leaders hosted a panel discussion on the evolving role of the modern CTO. During this engaging session, the expert panelists delved into the following pressing topics:

1. Does the CTO need to be able to code? How technical does the CTO need to be?

2. Are you smarter than a CTO? What does the new ‘CTO’ look like?

3. Is the role of the CTO market, or trend driven?

4. Does fractional working make you less of a company person?

Available in Youtube

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⟡ Spoke about cloud technologies and how they can be used to learn and process data in a simple and scalable way

⟡ Discussed the common way of processing data, and spreadsheets

⟡ Explained that when dealing with bigger datasets and more complex processing rules need to be applied, different tools need to be used.

⟡ One of five consultants who participated in a panel discussion, sharing my experience of adapting to the London job market and offering advice for the recruitment process.

⟡ Topics discussed:

* Comprehending the UK market dynamics at work.

* Understanding the needs of clients in dispersed geographies.

* Different work styles and team dynamics.

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⟡ Yelp and Latinas in Tech London hosted a panel discussion to celebrate Latinas in the tech industry and learn about their experiences navigating their professional and personal lives in the UK, both as members of the Latinx community and as advocates for women in technology.

⟡ Spoke about my journey in tech, from working for corporations to starting my own company.

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TED talk style event organised by NYT Network & Skyscanner to showcase Women in Tech

⟡ Katherine Mora shared her strategies as a business owner in the tech world. As a woman in the tech industry, she shared her experiences and how she was able to grow a successful business. Her insights, catered to small and medium business owners, will help propel you to greater success!

Available in Youtube, Spotify and Apple podcast.