Join us this time for an exciting conversation with apaleo's Founder Stephan Wiesener and special guest star Rita Varga the  Raizup's CEO and Co-Founder at Hotel Resbot.

Your host Alicia Wahlberg will take you through an inspiring conversation around diversity in regards to funding and entrepreneurship with AI/Tech. Other areas we dive into include unconscious biases around hiring and funding, inclusion in the workplace, and as well as how to help your team and increase their success and diversity.  Listen to the episode to find out more!

Who's Rita?
Based in Berlin, Rita is the Managing Director of Raizup, a personalized career pathing platform, fueled by community and Founding Team Member of HERA by Hotel ResBot, AI-powered Email Reservation Assistant for Hotels.

Before shifting focus to EdTech, Rita has been involved with mainly travel technology, in various sales and account management roles with organizations, like BudgetPlaces, Vueling Airlines, Availpro / D-Edge, Infor. Her work with Raizup (WHTT) led to her being selected as Phocuswright Young Leader 30 under 35 twice.

Rita is also a certified #IamRemarkable by Google trainer, empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings.

Originally from Hungary, Rita lived in 6 countries during the past 18 years and
is mother to a young daughter.

“With individual action and collective effort, we can change the world.”

“The biggest advocate for your career is yourself. Learning how to talk about your accomplishments and promote yourself is part of the journey to self-confidence. It is part of my personal mission to thrive sustainable change and it starts with you.”