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Women In The Building

Women In The Building

By: The Aurora Tech Award
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Women in the Building is a podcast for female entrepreneurs in emerging markets. In each episode, guests share real stories and hard-earned lessons, covering everything from raising capital to building strong teams to navigating cofounder relationships. Part business playbook, part community of female founders. Hosted by Bella Gassemi-Smith, head of the Aurora Tech Award. We back the boldest female founders. About the Award: https://www.auroratechaward.com/?utm_source=podcast_description&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=women_in_the_building_271125© 2026 The Aurora Tech Award Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • “The VC Shine Has Worn Off”: Debating If and How to Raise
    Feb 5 2026

    Venture capital used to be the default path for growth. That’s no longer the case, as VC capital is no longer a default requirement to launch and build a company. In this episode, we look at how the role of VC has changed, what alternatives founders have today, and when raising venture is still the right move.

    We’re joined by a VC operator, and a two-time founder who’s seen both sides: building one company with VC funding, and another entirely through bootstrapping.


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    Contact us:


    Email: aurora@auroratechaward.com

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    Website: https://www.auroratechaward.com/?utm_source=podcast_description&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=women_in_the_building_271125

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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-tech-award/

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroratechaward

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    This podcast is produced by Libo/Libo studio


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    32 mins
  • Your First Hires: How to Recruit, Motivate, and Build a Team
    Jan 22 2026

    When you start a business, you are everything: accounting, customer support, product development. But at some point, you have to hire someone. Where do you find that person? Should it be an employee or a contractor? Where do you find them? And what if you just don’t have the money, how do you incentivise the talent you need? To answer these questions, we brought together two founders who’ve built teams in very different ways, alongside a certified psychologist.

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    Contact us:


    Email: aurora@auroratechaward.com
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    Website: https://www.auroratechaward.com/?utm_source=podcast_description&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=women_in_the_building_271125
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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-tech-award/
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroratechaward

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    This podcast is produced by Libo/Libo studio


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    38 mins
  • Fintech in Emerging Markets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
    Jan 8 2026

    Building fintech in emerging markets comes with massive opportunities, but also imperfect systems. You have to navigate fragmented financial infrastructure and low user trust shaped by instability, adapting your product and strategy on the fly. In this episode, we bring together three founders who have built thriving businesses in emerging markets. Tune in for their stories and practical advice.

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    Contact us:


    Email: aurora@auroratechaward.com
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    Website: https://www.auroratechaward.com/?utm_source=podcast_description&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=women_in_the_building_271125
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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-tech-award/
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroratechaward

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    This podcast is produced by Libo/Libo studio

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    35 mins
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