What does it take to reinvent yourself and build technology that makes a real difference?

In this episode of the Women in Tech Podcast, hosts Gaby de Jong and Mariska Kleiss welcome Faviola Dadis, Founder & CEO of BrainBoostXR, together with Lea Lieke Lamb, Chapter Lead of Women in Tech Netherlands.

Faviola shares her remarkable journey from international fashion model to neuroscientist and health tech entrepreneur. Together, they discuss how AI and Extended Reality are transforming cognitive rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injuries, the challenges of building and scaling a health tech startup and why diverse perspectives are essential for creating technology that truly serves people.

In this episode, you'll discover:
• How Brain Boost XR is transforming cognitive rehabilitation through AI and Extended Reality.
• Why diverse teams create better technology.
• The importance of visible role models for women and girls in tech.
• Why collaboration, not competition, is key to building a more inclusive technology ecosystem.

If you're passionate about technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship or innovation, this episode is for you.

Special thanks to our partners NoCowboys for their professional production, podcast studio and amazing crew and H20 Esports Campus for sponsoring the Women in Tech Podcast and supporting our mission to empower 5 million women and girls in STEAM by 2030.

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