Stephanie Kee - The Rise of Women in Alliances

In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Stephanie Kee, co-founder of Women in Alliances, to explore the very real challenges, and untapped potential facing women in the partnerships and tech ecosystems.

Stephanie unpacks the catalyst behind Women in Alliances, now a global community of over 1,300 members, and the mission to forge meaningful networks and career advancement for women based on merit. With honesty and wit, she addresses uncomfortable truths around gender bias, explains why meritocracy and DEI must coexist, and shares how organizations can rethink hiring and leadership to drive true inclusion.

We also delve into Stephanie’s expertise in turning around struggling partnership programs. She explains why communication is often the root cause of failure, how to harness the VST (Vision, Skills, Trust) framework to revive value in alliances, and why partnerships remain one of the most human, irreplaceable parts of business, even in the age of AI.

What you will hear:

• Why only 3% of women choose tech as a first career and what it means for our industry
• How to build alliances rooted in merit while navigating the realities of DEI
• Proven tactics for diagnosing and revitalizing underperforming partnerships
• Why human connection, nuance, and follow-through will always outpace AI in this space

Whether you're building a partner strategy, advocating for equity in the workplace, or just looking to lead with more impact, this episode offers both challenge and inspiration.

Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-kee/

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