This is #5 episode of the podcast 'Show Me Your Actions' where we dive deep into conversations with industry experts on entrepreneurship, circular economy, sustainability, and startup life.This time our guest is Teresa Hernandez Martin, an experienced innovation professional and the project lead of the Women TechEU, an initiative dedicated to empowering women in deep tech and shaping the future of women in the technology industry. Driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of technology, Theresa has created a successful career in innovation spanning over 15 years and encompassing both intrapreneurial and external consulting engagements. She believes that innovation is not just about creating new technologies but also about empowering individuals and communities to realize their full potential.
In this episode, Teresa shares how Women TechEU is helping women break into deep tech and why support like this is still so needed. We talk about the invisible barriers women face: from being judged on achievements rather than potential, to how these challenges vary by region. Teresa reflects on her own journey, what keeps her inspired, and the lesson that stuck with her: make the impossible possible. We explore how different countries approach innovation, what Europe needs to stay competitive and why finding the right allies matters — especially in a male-dominated field.
Teresa Hernandez MartinJulia BialetskaS.LabS.Lab produces green packaging combining only two plant-based components. By harvesting the strength of agricultural waste and the binding power of mycelium [the network of mushroom roots], S.Lab creates strong and reliable material capable of fully replacing foamed plastic. The material has all the same features as polystyrene in terms of thermal insulation and water resistance, but after the usage it will fully biodegrade in the soil without any trace in 30 days. Today S.Lab has developed its proprietary production technology designed explicitly for plant-based packaging, making it possible to adjust production capacity to meet growing demand.