B2B Tech and Beating Cancer with Siobhan Mondesire-Jukes

Building a more equitable AI future with Kishawna Peck

What does it really take to build a career in data—and shape the future of AI while doing it? In this episode of Tech State of Mind, we sit down with Kishawna Peck, founder and CEO of Woven, a global community on a mission to make the AI and data space more inclusive. Kishawna shares her journey into data and analytics, how she navigated her career in tech, and what inspired her to build Woven. We dive into the realities of working in data, the rapid rise of AI, and why representation in tech has never been more important. If you're looking to break into tech, pivot your career, or better understand where AI is heading—this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

From Uganda to Canada | Changing Education and Consulting with Dhiraj Hariramani

In this episode, we sit down with Dhiraj Hariramani to explore a journey that spans continents and industries. From his roots in Uganda to making a mark in the Canadian tech landscape, Dhiraj shares his unique perspective on the evolution of consulting and education. We dive deep into the founding of LearnIT, how AI is fundamentally shifting career paths for the next generation, and practical steps for anyone looking to break into or pivot within the tech sector. Whether you’re a student, a career switcher, or an entrepreneur, Dhiraj’s insights on navigating the modern workforce are invaluable. Check out the LearnIT podcast right here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learnit-podcast-with-dhiraj-hariramani/id1833698556 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VfwfhIe8x8FLzzXHGm4lx

B2B Tech and Beating Cancer with Siobhan Mondesire-Jukes

In this episode, we sit down with Siobhan Mondesire-Jukes, the VP of Marketing at Loopio, to explore a career journey marked by ambition, leadership, and incredible resilience. Siobhan shares advice for the next generation of talent looking to break into the tech industry and provides a raw, honest look at what it’s like to maintain a high-level executive career while successfully battling cancer. This is a conversation about more than just marketing; it’s about the strength of the human spirit and redefining what "success" looks like under pressure. 📌 Key Takeaways: The Tech Climb: How Siobhan navigated her path to the VP level. Breaking Into Tech: Practical advice for Gen Z and career-switchers entering a competitive market. Resilience in Leadership: Navigating a cancer diagnosis while leading a marketing organization. Finding Balance: How personal health challenges change your perspective on work-life integration. 🔗 Links & Resources Connect with Siobhan Mondesire-Jukes: Siobhan's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanmondesire/ Check out her podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-me-lemons/id1797486146