If you're a female or minority leader, this episode is your beacon of empowerment.  Michelle Tran, Head of Strategic Partnerships SVP at Vestwell and Co-Founder of NYC FinTech Woman—a thriving 10,000+ member organisation, is a passionate advocate for diversity in leadership. Join us as we discuss the challenges faced at the intersections of being female and a person of colour. Michelle highlights the alarming funding disparities, revealing that institutional investment in female founders is a mere 2%, dropping even lower for female minorities. It's time to amplify diverse voices and bridge the gap in entrepreneurial support.Michelle touches on her personal experiences of the impact of perceptions on Asian Americans in leadership, the significance of names, and the inspiration behind Tiger Collective, a venture she co-founded with Ling Zhao.  This really is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in to gain insights, challenge perceptions, and be inspired by Michelle Tran's commitment to reshaping the landscape for leaders of all backgrounds. This episode covers:Leadership challenges as a woman of colourEmpowering women in fintechChallenges faced by Asian female leaders in various industriesDiversity and inclusion in leadership rolesLeadership, networking, and mentorshipVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

In the dynamic landscape of global leadership, the significance of Diversity and Inclusion strategies cannot be overstated. This is such an important episode for all leaders - from D&I strategies to the power of listening and alignment, this episode is filled with indispensable value. Sheree Atcheson is a multi-award winning diversity and inclusion executive, Group Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Valtech, keynote speaker and published author. It’s fair to say that Sheree knows her stuff…We discussed her experiences of leading global teams, why the discovery process is so critical for new leaders in a business and the significance of alignment and collaboration.This episode covers:Leadership, diversity and inclusion in the tech industryGlobal diversity and inclusion strategies Collaboration and data-driven approaches in D&I workLeading in a global environment with a focus on listening & empowerment Visit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

Becoming the first of anything puts you on a precipice, makes you a pioneer, and brings the best out of budding leaders-to-be… that’s where Dan Storms stepped up.Dan has been the first executive hire at several startups, pushing him to develop small businesses FAST, and he’s now a driving force as VP of Product & Engineering at The Rounds.It’s a pleasure to hear from Dan as he shares first steps after joining a startup, his four principles for working with Founder-CEOs, the three types of product leader, and so much more.This episode covers:Leading for the first time with lots of eyes on youThe issue with an ‘outcomes over outputs’ approachWhat makes an ideal, successful roadmapThe three types of product leader, and their specialitiesKeen advice for first time executivesVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

Edwina Johnson, GM of MoneyGram Online International, shares her experience building and leading teams without functional expertise. She discusses the challenges and rewards of managing a cross-functional team, prioritizing hires, and overcoming self-doubt as a jack of all trades. The podcast also explores the complexities of compliance in the fintech industry and the power of analytical thinking in team building and leadership.

James Trunk, VP of Engineering at Griffin, shares insights on scaling decision-making at a fintech startup. They discuss Griffin's new framework, the implementation of ADRs and RFCs, the importance of self-reflection for leaders, incorporating feelings into the decision-making process, recognizing ineffective decision-making, and a six-step decision-making process.

In a business as huge and culturally diverse as Netflix, it’s imperative that you value all of those voices in your team.Culture is a living organism, and curating that culture at Netflix is firmly within Shweta Saraf’s sights, in her role as Director of Platform Networking.She’s worked within companies like Cisco, Digital Ocean and Equinix, and shares with us on the Leaders Unscripted podcast just how those experiences have shaped her leadership approach today.This episode covers:How Shweta helps people do the best work of their livesAvoiding a one-and-done approach to cultureGuiding culture vs letting it happen naturallyHelping leaders understand their impact on cultureVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

David Yee, VP of Engineering at The New York Times, discusses his journey from startup founder to large media company leader. Topics include the tension between personal leadership style and company culture, the transition from startups to larger organizations, and the differences between leading in startups and enterprise companies.

Backing a budding leader is always easier when you’ve already been a successful one…Once a Founder & CEO, now investing in technical founders as Partner at ‘boldstart ventures’, Ellen Chisa’s enlightening story covers a seldom spoken topic - transitioning out of leadership.Her perspective is a fascinating one; join us on Leaders Unscripted to discover how the CEO role has shaped Ellen’s wise perspectives.This episode covers:Common issues for first time CEOsParticular challenges in startupsThe compromises you make with yourself, and implicitly with your teamTransitioning into a VC roleManagement vs leadershipSuzan & Ellen’s childhood experiences in MichiganVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

When Namrata Sarmah became a CPO, the job role didn’t really exist the way that it does today. Two CPO roles later, and she’s using her power to transform product teams.INTO University Partnerships marked a vital role in her journey, getting comfortable with the unteachable nature of the CPO position. She’s also the Founder of Women in Product UK. She joins us on Leaders Unscripted to uncover how CPOs become change agents, which unexpected aspect of strategy is hardest, and embracing the transformational nature of the job.This episode covers:How Namrata developed naturally into the CPO roleWhy nobody can truly teach you how to become a successful CPOPicking your battlesThe unexpected, hardest aspect of strategy, and a need to be flexible with itAdvice for other CPOs finding themselves as a change agentVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/

We’re more aware of burnout than ever before, but are we looking out for leaders as much as our teams?As GitHub’s Anjuan Simmons can attest, burnout is an equal opportunity force, which affects teams, managers, VPs and CEOs alike.His advice on spotting and dealing with burnout within yourself and your team is absolutely inspired, and makes for an incredibly powerful episode of Leaders Unscripted.This episode covers:How Star Trek influenced Anjuan’s careerSpotting the signs of burnout, and how it happensLeaders’ experiences with burnoutThe art of ‘self-arresting’How to build burnout-resilienceUsing human relationships to work through periods of stressRecognising signs of your team burning outVisit Suzan's website: https://www.constellaryhq.com/