Aflevering Episode 70: Creating The Culture Shift Towards Inclusion With Constantijn Van Oranje

Constantijn van Oranje, special envoy of Techleap, joins me on a special episode of Women Disrupting Tech to discuss a topic that's near to his heart and crucial for the future of tech: making inclusion the new normal. Key highlights: - The influence of Neelie Kroes and his late father on his leadership approach. - How small, targeted interventions can increase diversity awareness. - The need to promote entrepreneurship in education as a viable alternative to traditional employment. Timestamps: 03:20 How Constantijn Became Special Envoy at Techleap 05:21 Organizing StartupFest with Airbnb, Uber, Google, and Apple CEOs 08:41 Concerns and Opportunities on AI in the Netherlands 10:44 His Leadership Role models 13:40 Neelie Kroes' influence and the importance of diversity 16:07 Building an Inclusive Environment at Techleap 21:11 The importance of inclusive recruitment practices 24:30: Bringing your whole self to the office 30:03: How his father inspired him 34:21: Changes in gender equality in the Dutch Tech ecosystem 39:00: The need for more entrepreneurship education 46:07: The role of men as allies in promoting diversity 49:02: Creating a cultural shift towards more inclusion. More information about the episode For more information about the show and links to connect with Constantijn van Oranje and Techleap, please check the show notes. Remember to follow the show for your weekly dose of Women Disrupting Tech and their male allies.