SaaSy

The Lessons from a Female Founder with Oana Manolache, CEO at Sequel.io

In this episode of SaaSy, host Annie Murkowski interviews Oana Manolache, CEO of Sequel.io, about her journey from marketing leader to tech founder. Oana shares candid insights on navigating male-dominated spaces, overcoming fundraising challenges, and building confidence through preparation. She emphasizes the importance of humility, authentic leadership, and fostering a supportive company culture. 
 

Can You Really Have It All? The Balancing Act of a Tech Sales Leader with Meggie Dials

In this episode, Maggie Dials shares her journey from Salesforce to Data.ai and now Iterable, revealing how career pivots and persistence drive success in tech sales. She discusses the importance of work-life integration, setting boundaries, and choosing companies that align with your values. Maggie's powerful story about embracing her femininity in a male-dominated industry demonstrates how authenticity can be your superpower, while her experiences navigating early-career bias offer valuable lessons on turning uniqueness into an advantage and building a memorable personal brand.

Breaking the Mold with Bo Bandy: Redefining Leadership in a Male-Dominated Industry

In this episode of SaaSy Annie Murkowski interviews Bo Bandy, CMO at Alchemer, about her journey as a marketing leader in tech. Bo discusses building scrappy marketing teams, the importance of early marketing investment, and the impact of AI and data on personalization. She shares her collaborative, empowering leadership style and offers practical advice for women in tech leadership: be direct, build cross-functional allies, and use data to support your perspective. The conversation highlights career growth, inclusivity, and strategies for thriving as a woman executive in the tech industry.

Embracing Change: Patricia DuChene on Merging Cultures and Products in Tech Leadership

In this episode of SaaSy Annie Murkowski sits down with Patricia DuChene, SVP of Marketing and Growth at Sendoso, to discuss her unique path from agriculture to tech leadership. She delves into the challenges and opportunities of merging company cultures and products during a major M&A, sharing how she navigated organizational change and led teams through the transition.
Patricia also emphasizes the importance of intentional diversity in hiring and fostering inclusive environments, particularly in male-dominated sales teams. The conversation touches on balancing executive leadership with parenting, offering practical advice and inspiration for women facing career pivots and driving change in the tech industry.

Navigating Change and Championing Diversity: Insights from Conga's New CMO Celia Fleischaker

In this episode of SaaSy host Annie Murkowski interviews Celia Fleischaker, the new CMO at Conga. Celia shares her journey from coder to five-time CMO, highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, supportive networks, and transparent leadership. She discusses navigating change, fostering inclusive cultures, and the evolving landscape for women in tech. Celia offers actionable advice for aspiring female leaders, emphasizing the power of kindness, direct feedback, and building advocates. This inspiring conversation provides practical insights and encouragement for women driving change and growth in technology leadership roles.

Breaking Barriers: How Women are Redefining Marketing Operations with Arianna Cignarale

In this week's episode Anne interviews Ari Cignarale, co-founder and CEO of Nomad, about her journey as a female founder in technical consulting.
Ari shares how she built Nomad’s innovative flat-fee business model, fostered a collaborative in-person culture, and prioritized talent development—especially for women in marketing operations.
The conversation covers evolving martech trends, the importance of cross-team alignment, and strategies for sustainable growth. Ari’s insights offer actionable inspiration for women in tech leadership, emphasizing the value of mentorship, continuous learning, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Breaking the Silence with Lindsay Rios: How to Confront Microaggressions in Your Career

In this episode of SaaSy, Annie Murkowski interviews Lindsey Rios, a fractional CHRO and LinkedIn content creator, about the subtle microaggressions women face in tech leadership. Lindsey shares personal stories that inspired her to raise awareness on LinkedIn, highlighting the importance of authenticity, advocacy, and community-building. The conversation explores the realities of fractional work, the power of relatable content, and strategies for curating a supportive online presence. Lindsey’s insights offer practical advice and inspiration for women leaders navigating gender dynamics, career transitions, and personal branding in today’s evolving digital and professional landscape.

From Bossy to CEO: Alina Vandenberghe's Journey of Empowering Women in Tech

In this episode of SaaSy host Annie Murlowski interviews Alina Vandenberghe, CEO and co-founder of Chili Piper. Alina shares her journey from aspiring Fortune 500 leader to tech founder, discusses embracing authentic leadership as a woman in tech, and highlights the impact of building in public on LinkedIn. She reflects on motherhood’s influence on her leadership style and her commitment to mentoring women. The conversation offers practical advice on conviction, fostering inclusive communities, and balancing personal growth with professional ambition—providing inspiration and actionable insights for women in tech leadership roles.

From Enterprise to Startup with Kate VanLue

In today's episode of SaaSy Kate VanLue, VP of Sales and Partnerships at The Juice shares her journey from larger companies to a small startup, highlighting her transition challenges, especially as a working mother. She discusses the importance of work-life balance, gender bias, and pay transparency in the workplace. Kate also emphasizes the value of strong leadership, mentorship, and self-advocacy for women in tech. The conversation provides valuable insights for female leaders navigating career transitions and balancing professional and personal responsibilities.

Navigating the Work-Blur with Christina Vanecek

The pandemic has transformed work-life balance into a "work-life blur." Christina Vanna Check and I discussed how our roles as tech leaders and parents have evolved in this new normal. From juggling late meetings to attending children's activities, Christina emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and giving oneself grace. Flexibility has become essential in our interconnected world, enabling us to fulfill professional responsibilities while being present for our families.