If the system keeps erasing you, maybe it was never meant to see you.
This week, we go deep with Verena Weber -AI consultant, former Amazon data scientist, and founder of Women in Tech- to unpack the hidden architecture of exclusion in AI. From microaggressions and confidence myths to systems that literally ignore female users, Verena reveals why so many women feel like they’re falling behind, even when they’re doing everything “right.”
We talk strategic self-promotion (without selling your soul), rebuilding confidence from the inside out, and how to thrive in spaces never built with you in mind. Plus: vibe coding, DEI theater, and why real innovation starts by redesigning power, not just products.
🤖 Additional Яesources:
- Verena Weber's website: https://www.verenaweber.de/
- Verena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verena-weber-134178b9/
- Women in Tech Newsletter: https://verenas-newsletter-63558b.beehiiv.com/
- Verena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viaviawe/
- UNESCO. (n.d.). Gender equality in science, technology and innovation. https://www.interface-eu.org/publications/ai-gender-gap
- Siddhi Pal, Ruggero M. Lazzaroni & Paula Mendoza, “AI’s Missing Link: The Gender Gap in the Talent Pool,” Interface, Oct. 10, 2024. https://interface-eu.org/publications/ai-gender-gap
- Diversity wins: How inclusion matters: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters
🤖 Connect with Juan Faisal:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/
- Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/
- Website: https://juanfaisal.com/
🤖 Creativity & Robots:
Host Juan Faisal interviews creative professionals to discuss how generative AI influences our creative process, work, and media consumption. Join us to learn how AI can enhance your creativity, and dive into the ethics and realities of the tech. For experts and beginners alike.
🤖 Timestamps:
00:00 - Verena Weber's Background
01:04 - Why Tech and AI Workplaces Exclude Women
02:08 - The Cost of Gender-Blind Tech
03:22 - Barriers to Confidence in Women
09:00 - AI Enablement for Non-Technical Roles
10:40 - Concerns About Vibe Coding
13:12 - DEI Pushback and the Business Case for Inclusion
15:53 - Rethinking “One-Size-Fits-All” Work Culture
18:04 - Final Advice and Where to Follow Verena
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