Tech Inspired

Tech Inspired with Intissar Ghozlani

Turning Imposter Syndrome into a Tech Superpower   What happens when the path you planned doesn't pan out - yet leads you somewhere better? In this episode of Tech Inspired, we meet Intissar “Inti” Ghozlani, a back-end software engineer at Swiss digital bank Alpian. She’s reshaping how we think about women in tech - and showing that confidence isn't a requirement to start, it's a result of staying in the game. From growing up in Tunisia with access to both science and the arts, to battling silent self-doubt during her early career in Europe, Inti opens up about her journey through fear, failure, and finding her voice in tech. She shares what it really felt like to step into rooms where she thought everyone else “just knew” - and how she learned the truth behind the imposter syndrome illusion. 💡 What you’ll take away from this episode: * Why early career struggles don’t mean you’re in the wrong place - and what helped her push through them. * What it’s like to be a woman of colour navigating tech in Europe - and why representation still matters. * The power of emotionally intelligent workplaces - and how they can make or break your growth. * Why asking the “stupid question” might actually be your smartest move. * Her take on why domain knowledge matters in tech - and how working in finance changed her own mindset about money. This is an honest, empowering conversation for anyone who’s ever doubted they belonged in tech - but showed up anyway. 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by Inti’s story of resilience, self-awareness and rewriting the rules of what a tech journey should look like. 👉 Want to connect or learn more about her work? Connect with Intissar on LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ighozlani/]

Tech Inspired with Afke Schouten

You don’t need to code to lead in AI. You need to translate. And Afke Schouten is building the bridges where others see barriers.  In this episode of Tech Inspired, Priska Burkard sits down with Afke - Founder and Managing Partner of AI Bridge - to explore how she turned frustration with miscommunication into a business model that’s helping companies unlock real ROI from AI. From her unconventional journey into mathematics to becoming a voice for human-centered AI transformation, Afke shares how she scaled from analyst to founder, teacher, and ecosystem shaper. Her message is clear - AI isn’t just about data. It’s about dialogue, design, and deep change. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll hear: ·       Why most AI projects fail, and what it actually takes to get them into production. ·       The missing skill set no one talks about in data science (and why it might be your superpower). ·       How Afke helps companies move beyond proof-of-concepts to building AI with real-world impact. ·       Her take on the growing AI economy, and why collaboration between industries is the next big unlock. ·       Why understanding people, not just models, is the future of responsible AI adoption. Whether you're a business leader struggling to make AI stick, a data scientist eager to scale your influence, or a curious mind watching the field evolve - this one’s for you.  🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by Afke’s vision for AI that’s not just smart - but strategic, inclusive, and built to last. PS: Want to connect or learn more about Afke’s work? Find her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/afkeschouten/].

Tech Inspired with Catherine Kosten

Tech wasn’t on her radar - until she discovered how it connects with the things she already loved. Catherine Kosten started out painting, drawing and sculpting, not coding algorithms. Now? She’s Head of AI at a Zurich-based law firm, helping legal teams understand and integrate powerful tools like large language models - safely and smartly. 🎯 In this episode of Tech Inspired, Priska sits down with Catherine as she unpacks her fascinating pivot from the fine arts to AI, from language studies to machine learning, and how she turned self-doubt into a PhD and a leadership role in one of the most conservative industries around. 🔍 What you’ll love in this episode: * What it’s really like going from zero coding experience to leading AI strategy (while learning in a second language). * How Catherine found the intersection between language and tech - and built a career around it. * The bold question that unlocked her first tech job (Hint: you can ask it too). * Why law is the next frontier for generative AI - and how her role bridges legal expertise and deep tech. * What it takes to survive (and thrive) in a PhD program, and why crying over broken code is sometimes just part of the process. * The one piece of career advice she swears by - especially for women breaking into tech. 💡 This one’s for the career-changers, the self-taught coders, the curious creatives - and anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to start over. (Spoiler: it’s not.) 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by Catherine’s story of reinvention, resilience, and rewriting what a tech career can look like. 👉 Want to connect with Catherine and learn more about her work? Find her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-kosten/].

Tech Inspired with Alexandra Grozea

Tech Inspired with Alexandra Grozea    On this episode of Tech Inspired, the Managing Director of TechFace, Priska, sits down with Alexandra Grozea, Partner Solution Sales Lead for Data & AI at Microsoft [https://www.microsoft.com/de-ch/], as she shares her unexpected - and empowering - journey into tech. From teaching in a classroom to driving innovation at global giants like HP, IBM, and Microsoft, Alexandra’s path is anything but linear - and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.    🔍 What you’ll love about this episode:  * The “aha” moment that made Alexandra leave teaching for tech - and what gave her the courage to follow through.  * How she built a thriving tech career without a traditional background, and why soft skills are her secret weapon.  * What it actually means to work in Data & AI at Microsoft (spoiler: it’s not just about coding).  * How she navigated imposter syndrome - and turned it into fuel for growth.  * Her bold take on the future of AI, why ethical frameworks are non-negotiable, and what’s still missing in the conversation.  * Why adaptability, curiosity, and stepping outside your comfort zone are the ultimate career accelerators.    🎧 Whether you're thinking about a career pivot or already deep in the tech world, this episode is your reminder that there’s no one way to succeed in this space - just your way.    Tune in now - and connect with Alexandra on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexagrozea/] to keep the conversation going.

Tech Inspired with Dona Smith

Engineering the Future: Dona’s Journey in Robotics  How do you go from dreaming of teleportation as a child to leading a robotics team building the eyes and brains of autonomous machines? In this episode of Tech Inspired, Priska sits down with Dona, the Robotic Systems Team Lead at Sevensense Robotics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sevensense-robotics/], to talk about her incredible journey from Romania to Berlin and Oxford, from aerospace to AI-driven robotics. What you’ll love about this episode: - From Space to Startups: Dona’s path from working at the European Space Agency to taking a leap into the fast-paced world of robotics startups. - How Education Changes Everything: How an exchange year in the U.S. transformed her view on learning and led her to pursue engineering. - Big Career Shifts: Why she swapped the slow-moving space industry for the fast-paced startup world and how she managed the transition. - The Future of Robotics: From AI-powered automation to collaborative robots, hear Dona’s take on where the industry is headed. - Power Skills for Success: Learn Dona’s secret weapon for juggling leadership, innovation, and teamwork in a competitive industry. Making your mark in robotics Thinking about breaking into robotics? Dona shares actionable advice on how to transition into the field - even without direct experience. From online courses to hands-on projects and strategic networking, she reveals practical steps to get started. Whether you're already in tech or looking to make a career shift, her journey will inspire you to pursue your passion, tackle challenges head-on, and find your place in the industry. 🎧 Tune in now to get started! Want to connect with Dona and learn more about her work? Find her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dona-smith/]. 🚀