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Belma Ibrahimović, Head of AI at saas.group, explores the growing gender gap in SaaS and what it means for the future of AI.

Mariia Rymar, Senior Product Designer, shares her journey into product design, the challenges of working in complex technical domains, and how curiosity, continuous learning and adaptability have shaped her career. She also offers valuable advice for women looking to build confidence and achieve their goals in technology.

ARTICLE SUMMARY Madeleine Barnes, Director at Robert Half, explores what tech recruiters are really looking for in today's evolving job market.

Nazia Majeed, Director of Adjacent Markets at SSP UK & Ireland, shares lessons from her career in technology. She explores the importance of being vocal about ambitions, embracing feedback, building skills and stepping outside your comfort zone, while highlighting the value of supporting others and creating opportunities for the next generation.

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Eva Spatz, VP, Head of People Experience at Staffbase, shares her perspective on leading people and culture through the age of AI. Eva discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of psychological safety, and why human-centricity and AI must go hand in hand. She also highlights the value of mentorship, collaboration, and women supporting one another to succeed in technology leadership.

Julaine Speight, Co-Owner and Marketing Director at First Internet, challenges the narrative around imposter syndrome, arguing that perception (not confidence) is often the real barrier to women's progression. Drawing on her own leadership journey, she shares honest insights on authenticity, resilience, and why owning your career is the key to long-term success.

Jade Denby, Head of Digital PR at Marketing Signals, shares how embracing a remote-first role transformed her career and enabled her to stay in the tech industry without compromising her ambitions or family life.

Maira Ata, Director of AI, shares insights from her career journey across software engineering, machine learning and AI.