Nicole Cacal is the Founder and CEO of Forbes Ignite; an independent social enterprise and license partner of Forbes Media. Forbes Ignite broadly functions as a consultancy advising leading companies on sustainable transformation, underpinned by a leadership network that unites global changemakers at the centre of technology, sustainability and social impact, including healthcare and unmet needs in the healthcare industry.  Nicole is also a Professor at the Parsons School of Design, and has previously worked in venture capital and product development at a global start-up incubator with a focus on emerging technologies. More recently she is the co-author of the forthcoming human-centred design and AI book, “What’s Your AI Strategy?” from Wiley Press.  In this episode, we talk about her journey in design, technology and teaching, what it’s like to sit at the intersection of these fields, and Nicole shares her honest experience of what it is to be a female founder and how she has dealt with the challenges she has faced along the way.  You can find out more about Nicole’s work and follow her next venture at:  www.nicolecacal.com  Find out more about Forbes Ignite at: www.forbesignite.com  Twitter: @forbesignite  Instagram: @forbesignite Find us on:  Website: www.founders-keepers.com  Twitter: @founders_pod  Instagram: @founderskeepers.pod  Get in touch: hi@founders-keepers.com