How To Be A Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana

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Women Disrupting Tech

Dirkjan Hupkes

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In Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan Hupkes gives the mic to women building bold tech companies. Each week, a founder shares how she tackles big challenges like climate, healthcare and inequality, and what it takes to lead. Their stories spark ideas, open doors, and show what’s possible when more women lead in tech. Whether you’re a founder, future entrepreneur, or someone who wants to see more women at the table, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. Subscribe now and join the growing force of women disrupting tech.

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How To Be A Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Ep 128

Women Disrupting Tech

1 hour 6 minutes 22 seconds

6 days ago

How To Be A Compassionate Ally for Women in Tech with Salmaan Sana | Ep 128

What if feeling good about yourself was a precondition for being a good ally?

In this episode, Salmaan Sana shares how allyship connects leadership, emotional health, and inclusion.

A former medical student turned leadership facilitator, he explains why vulnerability matters, how overcompensation can repair old imbalances, and how small, human moments can drive real change.

Listen to learn how men can become more effective allies for women in tech—starting with awareness, compassion, and action.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Chapters
03:00 - Journey into Healthcare and Leadership
10:30 - The Role of Medical Education in Leadership
20:06 - Understanding Allyship and Its Importance
31:45 - Men's Vulnerability and Emotional Health
51:32 - Practical Steps to Become an Ally
59:04 - Closing the Funding Gap for Female Founders

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You can connect with Salmaan on LinkedIn or via his website.

You can learn more about the episode on Substack.

You can connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes on LinkedIn.