{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65df3bfd5422320015fbd8a1/661feaa9e1b2a40012137815?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Voice of Influence: Leveraging Public Speaking and Fundraising as a Female Founder","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65df3bfd5422320015fbd8a1/1716667138268-b9a3d5339f528229d1fed1fc071359b7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Voice of Influence: Leveraging Public Speaking and Fundraising as a Female Founder</strong></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Leaders in Tech,</strong> host Emily Parker welcomes Rebecca Griffiths, Founder and CEO of Primis, to discuss her journey in the tech industry, focusing on her experiences with fundraising, leading as a woman in tech, and advice on public speaking. Having started Primis during COVID-19, Rebecca shares insights into creating a successful retail tech company, the significance of women's representation in tech leadership, and tips for effective public speaking. Through their conversation, Rebecca emphasises the importance of just starting, learning from failures, and surrounding yourself with good people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Rebecca</p><p>01:48&nbsp;Path from Colleague to Tech CEO</p><p>02:42&nbsp;Founding Primis: Filling the Tech Gap in Retail</p><p>06:08&nbsp;Navigating the Fundraising Landscape as a Female Founder</p><p>16:48&nbsp;Balancing Work and Family Life</p><p>21:50&nbsp;Navigating Parenthood and Professional Identity</p><p>23:45&nbsp;The Impact of Public Perception on Working Parents</p><p>26:16&nbsp;Mastering Public Speaking: From Nerves to Confidence</p><p>34:31&nbsp;Empowering Advice for Aspiring Public Speakers</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on LinkedIn:</p><p>Guest: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-griffiths-726ab0a3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rebecca Griffiths</strong></a></p><p>Host: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-jane-parker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Emily Parker</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>LeadHERs in Tech</strong> on Social Media:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/leadhersintech/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@leadhersintech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@LeadHERsinTech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/leadhersintech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Linktree</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Emily Parker"}